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.
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 35 successful ownership transitions and $290 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
Thinking about selling? Let’s talk.
If you're a business owner considering a sale, we'd welcome the chance to learn about what you've built. Every conversation starts with your story. No pressure, completely confidential.