A long-term approach to business partnership and acquisition.
Building value through hard work and partnership.
After years partnering with founders to sell their business, then partnering with founders to build category-defining businesses, we are eager to step into the role of an owner. Our goal is to purchase a small business, partner with management, and implement the strategies used in prior roles for the benefit of employees and partners.
Liberty Search exists to transform a small business into a regional leader. Having partnered with many founder-led teams, we prioritize honesty, hard work, and informed decision making to support growth without disrupting the business or its customers.
Founder-First
We structure transactions to optimize for cash at close and align incentives to protect the future of the business.
PE Experience
A straightforward transaction, experienced diligence team, and experienced buyer lead to a successful transaction.
Speed & Certainty
A single decision-maker, prepped advisors, and SBA pre-approval enable rapid signing and closing.
Legacy & Continuity
We commit to preserve the culture, people, and customer promise to carry forward the company’s mission.
Investment Criteria
Essential and Growing Revenue
Historical revenue growth that is reoccurring and/or mission critical
Management
Some level of management
Earnings
$300K+ of earnings
Customer Concentrations
Top 3 customers < 50% of revenue
Why Partner with Liberty Search
We pursue a single-company focus where the buyer is the future operator, so you deal directly with the decision maker – not a committee.
We price risk up front and use simple structures (clear rollover equity, seller note, or earn-out when helpful) and favor speed and certainty over a lengthy, drawn-out auction process.
We move quickly after close – beginning with a focused transition sprint to ensure continuity, moving into a steady operating plan centered on go-to-market, customer success, and potential for selective tuck-ins.
We protect the legacy you built – keeping the brand and people intact – while making data-driven improvements that lead to real long-term growth.
Prior Experience
