Preserve your legacy with a successful exit
Are you looking to exit your stable cash flowing businesses?
Unlike private equity firms, the ELEVATE approach is long term oriented, with emphasis on preserving your team and your legacy.
ABOUT
An experienced operator with high integrity
Ryan Gnesin is the managing director of Elevate Capital Holdings. He is an operator first and firstmost and has 20 years experience leading large and small teams. He has scaled a business from zero to $150m revenue while managing a team of 230 people. Ryan has bought several companies and raised over $200m of capital in his career.
Ryan lives with his wife and son in Austin, Texas. He was born South African and has lived in several other countries including Switzerland, Indonesia and Australia. He has a Bachelor of Commerce from UNSW with majors in Finance and Economics.
ACQUISITION CRITERIA
A good business at a fair price
EBITDA between $1.5-4M
Valuation: 2.5 to 4.5x EBITDA depending on size and quality
Defensible product/service with a competitive advantage
Identifiable growth opportunities that we can pursue
Stable financial profile
Easy to understand business model
OUR APPROACH
More than a buyer, a steward of your legacy
HONOR YOUR LEGACY
Selling your business is more than just a financial exchange—it’s the conclusion of years of dedication and hard work. You want a trusted acquirer who will honor your legacy you’ve built along the way.
LONG TERM ORIENTATION
We intend to hold the business for the long term, emphasizing patience, discipline, and the power of compound growth. We believe this approach will foster sustainable value and long-lasting success.
PEOPLE-FIRST CULTURE
Companies are collections of people who share a common mission. we recognize that each employee has a family that may rely on them and we do our utmost to support the existing team and ensure they prosper under our stewardship.
THE PROCESS
A smooth transition, every step of the way
1. Understanding WHAT'S IMPORTANT TO YOU
The first step is understanding what important to you the seller as part of your exit. This is a collaborative process where we listen and assess how we can meet your expectations to find a win-win solution.
2. Tailored Offer
We tailor our offer to create a mutually beneficial outcome that will align with your goals and setup the company for long term success.
3. Due Diligence
We complete the legal, tax, commercial and financial diligence working alongside the sellers. We promise to make this as smooth as possible. This typically takes 2-3 months.
4. Long-Term Partnership
Once we close the deal, we do not intend to make any big changes in the first 6 months and the focus will be on a stable and smooth transition and making the team feel comfortable and energized by the new ownership.