For founders and family ownership groups
Exit without abandoning what you built
We partner with owners of profitable, privately held companies who want a values-aligned buyer, a clean structure, and a defined transition. Call 218-590-9500 or email chris@lighthousevisioncompanies.com.
- Confidential
- Operator-led
- Long-term hold
What we take on
What you can expect from us
- 01
Stewardship-first underwriting
We look for durable cash flow, a transferable bench, and a culture worth keeping. Fit beats forced growth narratives. - 02
Clear transaction design
Transparent terms. No mystery earnouts you cannot control. Optional seller note and leaseback when they help both sides. - 03
Respect for your people
Long-tenured staff, customers, and the town that supported the business are part of the underwriting, not afterthoughts.
Fit and process
What kinds of companies fit best?
Profitable private OpCos, often about $2M to $20M revenue, in manufacturing, food and CPG, distribution, recurring-revenue operations, and hospitality or recreation with real cash flow. Founder, couple, sibling, or small partner groups. Not PE-backed auctions.
How long does a deal take?
It depends on readiness of books, diligence complexity, and how clear the transition plan is. We move with care and clarity rather than theater. Many quiet conversations take months; some close faster when information is ready.
What do you need for a first reply?
Industry, location, rough size, whether you own the real estate, and what a good outcome looks like for you and your team. That is enough to decide if a deeper talk makes sense.
Next step
Confidential inquiry
Tell us about the business and what a good exit looks like. chris@lighthousevisioncompanies.com · 218-590-9500
- A person on the local team reads every request.
- Most people hear back the same business day.
- Prefer a voice? Call 218-590-9500.