We primarily partner with established, profitable businesses in North America, often generating between $250,000 – $1,500,000 in annual profit/EBITDA (Adjust range based on final criteria). We look for companies with strong fundamentals, a proven track record, and clear potential for growth or operational improvement where our active partnership can add significant value. We are often a great fit for founders seeking a transition, succession plan, or a strategic partner to reach the next level. While largely industry-agnostic, we appreciate businesses with straightforward models and lower regulatory complexity.

1. We’re Operators, Not Just Financiers: Our team has experience building and running companies. We focus on driving real operational improvements not just financial adjustments.

2. True Partnership Approach: We prioritize transparent collaboration, working with you and your team as genuine partners.

3. Long-Term Perspective: As a holding company, our goal is sustainable growth over the long haul. We invest with the intention of building enduring value, not necessarily engineering a quick flip.

4. Founder-Focused: We understand the founder’s journey because we’ve lived it. We structure fair terms, ensure clear communication, and prioritize protecting the legacy and team you’ve built.

Our involvement is strategic, not operational day-to-day. We partner with your existing leadership team (or help build one) to implement robust systems, set clear strategic direction, provide marketing expertise, and offer financial oversight. We focus on building the framework for success and holding the team accountable for results, but we do not step in to run the daily operations. We empower your team to execute effectively within the structure we help create.

We recognize that your team is a critical asset and integral to your company’s success. Our approach is typically to retain and empower your key employees. We work collaboratively with your team to implement systems, which often provides them with greater role clarity and structure. We believe strong businesses are built on strong teams, and our goal is to provide stability and opportunities for your people as we grow the company together.

We strive for a straightforward and efficient process, respecting your time. After an initial conversation to determine mutual fit (usually within a few days of contact), we can typically provide an indication of interest within 1-2 weeks. Our due diligence is thorough but focused, generally completed in weeks, not months. We prioritize clear, consistent communication throughout every stage.

Starting a conversation is simple and completely confidential. Click the “Get In Touch” button on our site to use our contact form, or email us directly at [contact@716ventures.com. We’ll schedule a brief, no-obligation call to learn about your business and goals and explore if there’s a potential fit. We typically respond within 1-2 business days.