At every pivotal transition, you, the founder, stand at the heart of our approach. We’re here to amplify your efforts, offering you a path to capitalize on the next chapter of your journey.
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OUR APPROACH
Empowerment and Excellence
At 1876 Partners, we’re not just investors; we’re your partners, committed to nurturing growth, ensuring sustainability, and elevating the legacy of your company.
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We are more than just capital.
We have high expectations of excellence, for ourselves and the companies we work with, underpinned by a culture of meritocracy. We understand that every founder’s story and every transaction is unique, but the end goal is always the same: optimizing value creation.
SUCCESS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH:
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Clear strategic direction
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Empowerment of management team
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Fostering a culture of fairness, honesty, and candor
Strategic Investment Focus
Our investment strategy is tailored and focused. We target verticalized software, technology-enabled services, and data companies that demonstrate strong management teams and operate within the lower middle market. Here’s what we look for in a potential partnership:
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EBITDA
Profitable companies with up to $10M in EBITDA.
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Market Position
Mission-critical with a focus on vertical markets.
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Revenue Model
A strong emphasis on recurring revenue.
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Ownership
Preferably family or founder-owned entities.
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Market Dynamics
Operations in fragmented markets with low customer concentration.
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Leadership
A robust and experienced management team that possesses deep domain expertise.
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Geographic Focus
Companies based in the US or Canada.
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M&A
An actionable acquisition pipeline.
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Partner With Us
How can we help start your next chapter?