A permanent home for your business and team
We help business owners to transition seamlessly, ensuring their legacy is honored, their team is respected, and they capture the full value of their business.
Brightleaf Holdings is a holding company that acquires and grows small businesses over the long-term. We own a group of companies and reinvest the earnings they generate to build our operating companies and acquire new ones. We take a people-first approach and succeed by investing in our people.
Our Purpose
We empower our people and companies to flourish.
Our story
Motivated to create a place where companies and their people could flourish, and frustrated by the values and misaligned incentives in the private equity industry, Grant McClure founded Brightleaf Holdings. The foundation of our work is acquiring and building great businesses by empowering people to achieve their full potential.
Our story
Motivated to create a place for companies and their people to flourish, and frustrated by a private equity culture at odds with the values in his family of small business owners, Grant McClure founded Brightleaf Holdings. The foundation of our work is acquiring and building great businesses by empowering people to achieve their full potential.
We help owners transition to their next chapter
We support entrepreneurs and families achieve their goals.
Transition out of the business into their next life chapter (often to retirement)
Monetize their business at a great valuation
Ensure peace of mind that their business is in good hands after a transition
Avoid hassle of wasting time with a difficult process or a rocky transition
Common challenges for Business Owners
No successor
Concern about future continuity
Need funds
Essential to secure a strong valuation for retirement
Unfamiliar process
Overwhelmed by complexity and potential mistakes
Risk to legacy
Fear of losing control over values and reputation
High financial stake
Largest asset, wary of risky buyers
Avoid lengthy, risky transition:
Desire for a smooth, quick process
What partnering with Brightleaf means for you
Your company
We’re caring business builders who act with integrity; you’ll be proud we are stewarding your business over the next generation
Your people
You care about your people. We do too. Our mission is to ensure both our companies and our people flourish.
Your future
This is a major personal, emotional, and financial decision that most owners only experience once. We’ll guide you through the process and support your transition.
Why Brightleaf: We're a trusted partner
Kind, ambitious culture
We’re caring business builders who act with integrity; you’ll be proud we are stewarding your business over the next generation
Business builders
You care about your people. We do to. Our mission is to ensure both our companies and our people flourish.
Long-term owners
This is a major personal, emotional, and financial decision that most owners only experience once. We’ll guide you through the process and support your transition.
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Simple, transparent process
Building trust with a new partner takes time, and we understand that it’s a significant step. Don’t worry—we’re here to make it easy. We’d love to meet you for a relaxed, no-pressure conversation to get to know each other. Even if you’re not ready for a partnership now, we’re happy to help you explore your options for the future.
Intro call
We start with a confidential, 30-minute introductory call to get to know each other. We’re excited to hear your story and understand your goals.
Dive deeper
Once we sign a confidentiality agreement, we’ll review your financial statements and spend an hour learning more about your business.
Get feedback
Many owners are curious about what a buyer might pay for their business and how a transition could unfold. Within a week of reviewing your financials, we’ll provide preliminary insights on how we’d approach a partnership.
Transition planning
If you’re ready to move forward and the fit feels right, we’ll discuss a tailored transition plan, guiding you through every step of the process.
Let’s start a conversation
We’re looking to partner with a few exceptional businesses. To honor their legacy and help them grow. To support your team in becoming even more productive and profitable with our guidance.
- (737) 345-2665
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- 5900 Balcones Drive, Austin, Texas 78731