For Business Owners
Why we exist
America is facing a generational shift in business ownership. Over the next decade, roughly six million small and mid-sized businesses will need to transition as their founders approach retirement. These companies employ tens of millions of people and anchor the communities they serve.
Despite this, the system is not built for ownership transitions. Most owners never find a buyer. The vast majority of small business exits today end in closure, not sale. The businesses that do sell often end up in the hands of buyers focused on short-term returns, cost-cutting, and eventual resale.
SIG Partners was built to solve this problem. We exist to give businesses a permanent home, one that protects their employees, preserves their brand, and invests in long-term growth.
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What makes us different
Most buyers in this market are backed by outside capital with a defined timeline. They acquire, restructure, and exit. SIG operates differently in every way that matters.
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We preserve what works
We keep the brand name. We keep the employees. We do not change how the business operates day to day. Our intention is to keep every employee, with only natural attrition over time.
We invest our own capital
There is no fund. There is no exit timeline. Our founding partners deploy their personal capital into every acquisition, which means our interests are permanently aligned with the businesses we own.
We bring experienced leadership
The one deliberate change we make is at the top. At closing, we bring in a full-time CEO with more than 15 years of experience in operations, leadership, and industry-relevant expertise. This CEO relocates to where the business is located and becomes a true steward of the company's next chapter.
We provide hands-on support
Each business is supported by an Operating Partner for post-close, focused on growth, capital deployment, and sharing best practices across sales, marketing, and operations. Every company also has a dedicated three-person board consisting of the CEO, a founding partner, and an experienced operator from the same industry.
Our track record
More than 36 successful ownership transitions and $305 million paid to business owners in the last five years. Every acquisition was built on the same promise: certainty of closing, preservation of your team, and a permanent home for the business you built.
How it works
We find great companies
SIG Partners actively seeks businesses doing $4M+ in annual revenue. We look for strong teams, loyal customers, and owners who care about what happens after they sell.
We bring proven leadership
We place an experienced CEO on day one to lead the business forward. You transition out over 90 days on your terms. Your brand stays. Your team stays. Operations continue without disruptions into the next era of growth.
We hold and grow
There is no fund, no timeline, and no pressure to sell for short term economics. We invest in growth, support our operators, and stand behind every company we acquire permanently
What we look for
Industry and Business Model:
- Mature high-quality businesses
- Non-cyclical
- Not large project-based
- No major customer concentration
- Founder-owner led businesses
Financial History and Situation:
- $4m+ in annual revenue
- Stable year-over-year
- Modest growth
- Seller seeking retirement
The team behind the deal
Robert E. Graham
Robert E. Graham
Robert Graham is a Founding Partner at SIG Partners (SIG) where he leads deal sourcing, due diligence, deal structuring, and capital raises for various acquisitions.
He is also an investor in multiple companies in the lower-middle market and is the CEO of Pillar Health Group, a healthcare company he founded. During Robert’s tenure as CEO, Pillar Health Group grew annual revenue from $6M to $130M in a little over six years and today employs over 1,500 team members.
As an acquisition entrepreneur, Robert has been honored to be invited to speak at Harvard, MIT, The University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and Indiana University, among others.
Previously, Robert was Vice President at The Sterling Group. At Sterling, Robert worked on multiple acquisitions and helped lead the roll-up of Construction Supply Group, the second-largest distributor of specialty construction supplies in the US.
He also served on the board of Specified Air Solutions, a $150M diversified manufacturer of HVAC equipment. Prior to Sterling, Robert was a Product Line Manager for two product lines at Eaton Corporation, a role in which he had P&L responsibility for a $50M business unit. He is currently a member of the Dallas chapter of YPO.
Robert received an MBA from Harvard Business School, a BS in Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M University, and was an Eagle Scout.
Aaron N. Blick
Aaron N. Blick
Aaron Blick is a Founding Partner at SIG Partners (SIG) where he leads deal sourcing, due diligence, deal structuring, and capital raises for various acquisitions.
Aaron Blick is also the President of Pillar Health Group, a healthcare company he founded. He has over 15 years of professional management experience and a business development background in multiple healthcare industry spaces.
As a partner, principal, developer and entrepreneur, Aaron has successfully started, acquired, expanded and sold over 12 companies in the healthcare industry. Aaron currently owns and operates a chain of physical therapy clinics spread across major metropolitan areas in Texas and Louisiana.
Aaron received an MA from Fuller and a BA from Texas A&M University.
John Petracco
John Petracco
John Petracco is the Senior Vice President of Business Development at SIG Partners (SIG) where he focuses on deal sourcing, analysis of acquisition opportunities, negotiations, marketing, and client relations.
Previously, he worked as SVP of Business Development & Sales at Delta Agriculture Partners, a sustainability company with initiatives in biodegradable plastics, biodegradable cardboard substitutes, and carbon sequestration efforts.
Prior to Delta Ag, he worked at Pony Oil in Acquisitions and Divestitures where he bought, built, and sold land-based production units to oil & gas companies. He started his career with UBS Financial Services as a registered client service associate assisting in wealth management, strategy, and trade execution.
John received a BS in Business Administration and Management in the Business Honors Program from Florida SouthWestern State College.
Lane Davis
Lane Davis
Lane Davis is a Business Development Associate at SIG Partners (SIG) where he focuses on deal sourcing, acquisition analysis, negotiations, and client relations.
Previously, Lane was a Analyst at Stewardship Partners, where he focused on acquiring businesses in the software and business services verticals. He sourced investment opportunities, conducted due diligence, and engaged with business owners on potential exit strategies.
Prior to Stewardship Partners, Lane interned at Sundvold Capital where he conducted market research, analyzed investment trends, and advised potential investment strategies for high-net-worth individuals.
Lane earned a BS in Finance with a minor in Economics from the University of Missouri’s Trulaske College of Business. Outside the office, Lane is an avid golfer and loves the outdoors.
Kate Yurosek
Kate Yurosek
Kate Yurosek is a Business Development Analyst at SIG Partners (SIG) where she focuses on deal sourcing, deal-qualification, and client relations.
Before joining SIG, Kate worked at Third Bridge as a Senior Associate, supporting consulting firms on due diligences. In this role, she sourced subject matter experts and supported market research across various industries.
Kate graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BA in Biology and a BS in Psychology.
Alex Perez
Alex Perez
Alex Perez is a Business Development Analyst at SIG Partners (SIG) where she focuses on deal sourcing, acquisition analysis, negotiations, and client relations.
Previously, Alex worked as a Senior Business Development Representative for Star Dental Partners, a dental support organization. She spent over three years identifying and engaging founder-led dental practices. There, she specialized in practice acquisitions, built strong relationships with doctors, and helped guide dental owners through complex transition planning. Her work supported practice owners and directly contributed to pipeline growth.
Alex earned a BA in Psychology with a minor in Spanish from the University of North Texas at Dallas.
What brokers and sellers say
“SIG had a clear process and timeline, stayed involved through due diligence, and worked closely with my broker and attorney to make sure everything went right. One thing that stood out was how committed the buyers were to honoring the existing team and business model. The transition went smoothly, the employees stayed on, and the company continues to do well.”
"We had other interested buyers, but we felt more comfortable with SIG. We trusted them to do what they said they would do. We wanted to work with someone who shoots straight, and that's exactly what we got with SIG. The process went pretty smooth. There was a lot of diligence, but it never really felt stressful. Communication was solid throughout. Even after closing, they stayed in touch and were willing to help. That meant a lot to us. I would 100% recommend SIG Partners. No complaints whatsoever."
Thinking about selling? Let’s talk.
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