What We Look For

Minslow Partners acquires established, profitable, owner-operated businesses. These criteria help you — and your advisors — decide quickly whether a conversation makes sense.

Business profile

  • Revenue: $2.5M–$4M annually

  • Profitability: Consistently profitable, SDE of roughly $400K or more, stable cash flow

  • Track record: Established, typically 10+ years in operation

  • Industries: B2B services, light manufacturing, distribution, essential services

  • Geography: US-based. Texas and surrounding states preferred.

  • Team: A capable second-in-command, strong operations lead, or existing management that can carry day-to-day responsibility through a transition.

Ownership situation

Owner-operated businesses where the founder is ready to transition.

That might mean retirement. It might mean pursuing something new. It might mean simply wanting to step back after decades of carrying the weight.

I understand that decision. I've made it myself.

What I typically avoid

  • Turnarounds or distressed situations

  • Businesses dependent on a single customer or contract

  • Heavy technology or software (not my expertise)

  • Businesses requiring significant capital investment upfront

  • Franchise operations

Not sure if your business fits?

Reach out anyway. These criteria are guidelines, not hard rules.

If you're an owner thinking about selling, or an advisor with a client considering a transition, a 20-minute conversation costs nothing and clarifies a lot.