We’re ready to lead your company’s next phase

We are entrepreneurs and friends searching for a business to run together.

  • Joe Kurtenbach

    Experience:
    Investor at Golden Gate Capital
    United States Navy SEAL

    Education:
    Harvard JD, MBA
    U.S. Naval Academy, BA

    Email | Linkedin

    Meet Joe

  • Ehren Elder

    Experience:
    Investor at Golden Gate Capital
    Airbnb, Bain & Co

    Education:
    Stanford, MBA
    University of Southern California, BA

    Email | Linkedin

    Meet Ehren

Seventh-generation Iowan
Father to 2 kids and 3 dogs
Pilot, marathon runner, library full of fiction
Joe’s Full Bio

One of eight growing up
Father to the world’s cutest baby
Triathlete, sports fan, Jeopardy nerd
Ehren’s Full Bio

A strong business partnership built on years of friendship and hundreds of miles biking.

Ames’ story

Why partner with us…

What We’re Looking For…

  • We target businesses of over $5M revenue (and as large as $80M)

  • International operations and customers are not a problem, but we prefer companies based in the U.S. and Canada.

  • We are ready to roll up our sleeves, but the best fit are growing revenue, with stable operations, and a mission-critical service to customers.

  • We will ensure a smooth transition for your employees, customers, and brand so that you can move on to your next adventure.

What We Offer…

  • Our experience as investors and operators allows us to get to know you and your business, and partner on its future.

  • We are flexible partners.

    We do not take a cookie cutter approach and are ready to dig in to understand your business and your priorities.

  • We are buying and running one business. Your company will be our sole focus.

    That allows us to be efficient with your time and thoughtful with your legacy.

  • We have longstanding relationships with deep pocketed investors and advisers who will support our partnership.

  • We’re in this for the long run. We have energy and enthusiasm. We’ll make the process fun. We’d love to work with you, and we think you’ll feel the same.