Strive8 Capital was founded to acquire and operate small businesses. Bringing them newfound growth while maintaining the founders’ legacy.
Flexible Structures
Strive8 Capital presents fair and adaptable deal structures, tailored to create a mutually beneficial outcome aligned with your unique transition goals.
Focus on Founder Legacy and Employees
Preserving yours’ and the businesses’ legacy is paramount. We are focused on ensuring the culture continues to thrive and prioritizing the well-being and growth of your dedicated employees.
Long-Term Investment & Hands-on Mentality
We are committed to “rolling up our sleeves” and growing the business through economic cycles while giving all stakeholders surety that the company will continue for the long run.
Meet the Team
Marc is a growth enthusiast with a wealth of experience in driving top-line growth, evaluating business models, and identifying growth opportunities for small businesses as well as Fortune 500 companies.
While many young boys grow up with the dream to become an athlete or astronaut - or today rather TikTok influencer - Marc always had a passion for business and was dreaming of doing exactly what Strive8 Capital is about: building businesses and creating a joint purpose and success story for the like-minded.
Marc is a Principal in Oliver Wyman’s Private Capital practice and holds a BSc in Business Administration from Freie Universität Berlin and an MBA from INSEAD, with exchange programs at Wharton and Alberta School of Business.
Adam is a numbers guy with an extensive background in Investment Banking and M&A deal execution in the lower middle market for small businesses.
From humble beginnings growing up throughout the country (Michigan, Idaho, and eventually… Canada), Adam’s youth in a working class family was very much affected by the volatility of macro economics and the whims of large corporations. He harbored a vision of steering his own destiny, aspiring to provide stability for his family and foster value within the communities where he actively engages.
Adam is currently serving as Vice President of Investment Banking at NOW Capital Partners. He holds a BSc in Financial Economics with a minor in Accountancy from Brigham Young University - Idaho.
Our Process
We will strive to make your exit as smooth as possible and maintain clear communication from the initial conversation to close.
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We’ll arrange a short phone/video call for us to learn more about one another, and dive into your goals for your business. The information you share is always confidential.
Desired Outcome: Understand if there is a mutual fit and disuss potential next steps.
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Here we will focus on better understanding your business and will ask for limited data such as recent financial performance and key successes. This information will be vital in determining initial valuation. All information shared will be protected and kept confidential.
This stage often lasts 2-3 weeks.
Desired Outcome: Presentation of a non-binding indication of interest.
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We will come visit you to better understand your business, conduct diligence face-to-face, and help explain next steps and requirements for the process.
This will happen during the initial diligence stage.
Desired Outcome: Better mutual understanding and a solidified desire to receive / submit a letter of intent (LOI).
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We will agree on terms of the transaction with a goal to solidify price and structure that is favorable for all stakeholders. As needed, we will explore debt and potential seller financing if appropriate.
Desired Outcome: Signed LOI and outline of confirmatory diligence process.
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During this stage, we will involve advisors such as legal and accounting, who will help complete the required diligence.
Often this is a complex and time-consuming process, during which we promise transparency, efficient communication, and empathy.
This stage typically lasts 60-90 days.
Desired Outcome: Finalized diligence, purchase agreement, and transition plan.
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Sign final legal documents, wire funds to you and others as needed and celebratory dinner / events.
Desired Outcome: Take-over day-to-day operations and transition plan being implemented.
Contact Us
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