Acquire one business to operate and grow, delivering exceptional value for for all stakeholders – customers, employees, partners, and shareholders.
Endurance Square is an operator-led private investment firm focused on acquiring, developing, and actively managing one company. The firm was founded to take a long-term stake in one company and play an integral role in driving its growth.
Private business with annual cashflows of $750k to $5 million and owners seeking a full exit.
FOCUS
We are looking for a lower-middle market business based anywhere in the United States. The quality of the business and sustainability of its competitive advantage are critical criteria. We are industry agnostic and will consider businesses in all sub-sectors
WHY ENDURANCE SQUARE?
THE ACQUISITION PROCESS
We will proceed discreetly and efficiently, with minimal disruption to your daily operations. We recognize that a lengthy diligence process puts unnecessary strain on the business, and will work to complete the acquisition within an agreed upon time-frame, while still taking measured steps in due diligence to ensure a successful outcome for both parties. We use a five-phase approach and will tailor it for a specific partnership in collaboration with the business owner.
> Initial discussion about the company, market and your expectations
> Determine fit between our investment focus and your objectives
> Determine whether Endurance Square is a good partner for you
ESTABLISH MUTUAL FIT
> Execute NDA/confidentiality agreement and request for additional information
> Schedule follow-up call to determine next steps, including site visit, if we mutually decide to proceed
> Better understanding of our ability to close the transaction
> Agreement on our roles for rest of process
INDICATION OF INTEREST (IOI) SUBMITTED AFTER REVIEW
> Request for detailed information
> Evaluate company
> Develop preliminary view on fair value of company and appropriate transaction structure
> Preliminary discussion on key deal terms
> Provide input into the long term strategic direction of the business
> Onboard with approach to key stakeholders such as customers, management, and suppliers
LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) SUBMITTED AFTER REVIEW
> Thorough review of customers, accounting, tax, and legal
> Discussions with key stakeholders
> Develop ownership transition plan
> Agreement on deal terms
> Support discussions with key stakeholders
AGREEMENT REACHED
> Develop Purchase Agreement and other legal and tax documents
> Prepare organization for change
> Funding completed and ownership transferred
> Transition support kicks off, as agreed
ACQUISITION COMPLETED
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ENDURANCE SQUARE
We will look to develop a growth strategy that may include a combination of geographic expansion, added investment in sales and marketing, new location openings, new product introductions, pricing changes, or a combination of strategies that make the most sense for your business.
The investor team and Board of Director’s will bring broad experiences with companies in different industries to implement applicable best practices typically found in much larger companies, such as sales and marketing improvements, operational efficiency, etc.
We will look to hire the best talent needed to take the company to the next level. We will fully involve the existing management team in hiring to ensure a healthy cultural fit in the group.
If needed, Endurance Square’s investors may reserve additional capital for add-on acquisitions, capital expenditures, and working capital or expansion projects in the company’s future.
ABOUT ENDURANCE SQUARE
Endurance Square is backed by a group of seasoned operating executives, entrepreneurs, investment professionals, and high net worth individuals that will provide capital for equity. Additionally, this team adds substantial value to the investment process, from quickly evaluating potential deals to efficiently structuring acquisitions and introducing operational best practices to the acquisition and subsequent company operations.
Our investors share a long-term perspective and vision for creating sustainable value for the company, while ensuring continuity to employees and customers. Their commitment allows us to close a deal quickly and to bring significant capital and expertise to the acquired company, on a long term basis.
Additional investor information is available upon request.