For Owners
About Brightleaf Holdings
We are trusted partners to small business owners seeking to transition their business to the next generation of leaders.
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 grow our operating companies and acquire new ones with $1 – 3 million of EBITDA.
We have invested in over a dozen small business acquisitions and understand what it takes to close transactions and transition leadership. Our team includes small business leaders who are well-prepared to step into the CEO role post-closing.
Our process
Explore how we work with our partners
Building a trusted
relationship
Understanding your
goals
Creating a shared
vision
Structuring the
partnership
Transitioning ownership
and leadership
Life
beyond
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.
What makes Brightleaf different
We’re intentionally unlike most of your other potential partners. We like it that way.
Not jerks
Respect and integrity are the foundation of every partnership.
We truly care about people
Businesses are about people, and we’re committed to supporting every person we work with.
Long-term owners
We’re here for the long run, dedicated to building lasting success together.
It’s our money
We invest the earnings from our existing business - not money from outside investors. We couldn’t have more skin in the game.
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Why partner with Brightleaf Holdings?
We designed Brightleaf Holdings to be the ideal permanent home for small businesses and their teams. Here are a few of the commitments we make to our partners.
Fair Value
We respect that owners put their lives into their businesses and think they deserve fair, full valuations for their businesses. We don’t waste time making “low ball” offers or trying to short-change our partners.
Deep Experience
We are experienced acquirers and small business leaders. Trust that we will be professional, confidential, and move quickly during the transaction process. Post-closing, you will be proud that your company continues to be well-run.
Culture and Legacy
We understand that selling your business is more than a transaction. It is a life transition where people, culture, and legacy must be honored. We commit to operating with integrity so you are proud that you partnered with us.
Our Investment Criteria
Brightleaf Holdings invests in lower-middle market businesses in the United States, with a focus on Texas and the Southeastern US.
Our primary investment criteria include:
- Cash flow between $1 million and $3 million
- Durable demand for the company’s services
- Happy, loyal customers
- History of consistent profitability
- Capable team with a healthy culture
If you’re thinking about selling your company, we would enjoy learning more about your goals, and sharing any help we can, even if we aren’t the right partner for you.
They treated us as we would like our customers and employees to be treated. We knew they were going to take care of the people and relationships most important to us and our business. It’s not an overstatement to say how fortunate we feel to have partnered with them.”