We buy awesome businesses.
We provide company founders and entrepreneurs with a straightforward exit strategy that provides a solid foundation for a smooth transition of the business you have poured your energy into.
The Why
Selling your company can be a terrible experience, full of complex jargon and paperwork -. Opie Capital is here to help!. We provide company founders and entrepreneurs with a straightforward exit strategy that provides thea solid foundation for a smooth transition of for the businesswhat you have poured your energy intobuilt to date. We want to ensure that your customers, employees and assets you have built not only have a new home but a path for continued growth and success.
Opie Capital has grown into a portfolio of companies offering products and services across the globe. We are not a private equity shop that cares only about returns on investment, we are owners and operators ourselves and have been for over two decades.
The How
Typical Scenario
You’ve After finally chosen choosing a suitable buyer or investor after months and months of legal wrangling and negotiation only to beyou get told there is NO DEAL. You are stuck with a huge mound of legal bills.
If the deal actually closes, you make a few bucks and watch as the new owners destroy the business you spent years building.
The Right (Opie) Approach
If you’re looking to sell your business that you worked so hard to build on fair, founder friendly terms to an experienced group of entrepreneurs that will help grow your business, then this is the place for you.
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Private Equity
- Full or partial cash out
- 3–6 month process
- Founders locked with earnout structure
- Intervene and inevitably change your culture
- Typically flip your company in 3–5 years
- No cash to founders, just money to grow
Opie Capital
- Full or partial cash out
- 30-60 day process
- Flexible terms (founders can stay or go)
- Simple structure with cash upfront and some futures
- Operate as-is with no culture change or disruption
- Deal size ranging from $500K - $50M
- Growth through existing economies of scale
- Holds companies for the long haul and implement growth plans
Venture Capital
- Huge valuation
- 3–6 month process
- Founders usually committed to 5+ years
- Terms could make your equity worthless
- Pressure to provide 10–100X returns on investment
- No cash to founders, just money to grow
A simple Process
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Step 1.
Initial response when you fill out the form within 48 hours.
Step 2.
If we are interested, you can get an offer within 7 – 14 days.
Step 3.
Typical due diligence is less than 30 days.
Step 4.
Close the deal within 30-60 days after initial contact.
Full Transparency
- Typical 30-day fast & easy diligence process
- Founders can stay or go
- Straightforward cash payments – no funny business
- No in-person meetings – can all be done virtually
- No Golden handcuffs – typical transition is 30-60 days after close
We Value Your Time
For entrepreneurs that are looking for a clean exit, our goal is to make the process fast and simple. We have an easy due diligence process that focuses only on details that matter.
Our Typical Businesses
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Recurring Revenue
Although not essential – we like subscription businesses.
High Margins
We like businesses that have high margins and potential for cross-sell and upsell.
Unique Advantage
We like businesses that have a competitive edge or potential for a brand in their niche.
Winning Businesses
We are not a venture investor – we like businesses that make money with typical profits of $500K or more.
Simple and Easy
We do not like overly complex businesses that require specialists to run.
Simple is better.
Sustainability
We do not invest in start-ups. We like businesses that have been around for at least 3+ years.
Teamwork Wins
We are not a carve-out company who dumps the talent. We are looking for the team that wants to stay on and grow the business.
Our Track Record
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