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Who we write checks to
We look for high-integrity searchers focused on forever businesses with the following attributes:
Our Philosophy
People-first
Strong operators will succeed in almost any business. We offer clarity and capital to searchers who are ready to run through walls.
Keep your hands dirty
As operators and successful searchers ourselves, we embrace the messiness of acquiring and scaling SMBs
Long-term vision
Patience is a virtue. We focus on building enduring partnerships with searchers pursuing forever businesses .
What we offer
Whether you’re under LOI or early in your process and looking for mentorship, we’re here to help.
Solo searching can be lonely. Join our active community of fellow searchers to stay motivated, focused, and accelerate your time to close.
We can help you find the right capital partners and a strong investor pitch to unlock bigger acquisitions you didn't think possible.
From off market deal sourcing to CIM evaluation, 3rd party diligence, legal advisors and lenders who understand ETA, we'll tap into our extensive network to connect you to the right partners needed to execute.
We're still here once your deal closes. As investor /operators, we aim to be a long-term partner — offering guidance to help you successful lead and grow your new company.
Under LOI?
If you’re looking for capital for a specific deal, here’s how we evaluate fit for investment:
We review deal teasers and conduct a preliminary call to rule out deals that clearly don’t match our sweet spot.
We strive to innovate when it comes tFor those that pass initial screening, we sign an NDA and analyze financial models, checking for red flags (e.g. high customer concentration).o functionality. Our mission is to be the best, come and join the ride.
We partner with you during due diligence, testing key assumptions and ensuring mutual confidence before closing. After investment, we stay engaged through strategic guidance and access to our advisor network.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Evergold, we target durable small businesses with strong fundamentals. Our goal is to invest in the most driven acquisition entrepreneurs who are interested in running companies that will thrive forever.
Evergold is focused on long-term operational success, rather than quick exits. We work closely with business owners to elevate key performers and drive sustainable growth. We don’t look to cut costs, but rather nurture talent. Without the 5-7 year horizon required by most PE firms, we believe that taking a people-first approach maximizes profits over the long run.
We welcome a variety of investors including individual business owners, searchers, and interested parties looking to support the small business sector.
You can contact us through our website’s contact form, sign up for our newsletter, or reach out directly via email: hello@evergoldpartners.com
We are open to a range of industries as long as they have a resilient business model and potential for sustained growth.
Evergold provides ETA resources, strategic guidance, and a network of entrepreneurial experts to help strengthen and grow our partner companies over time. As seasoned growth-oriented SMB operators, we offer lots of practical advice to create value post-acquisition and can show you scars to prove it.