Acquisitions strategically targeting the SMB Market
By partnering with founders seeking a thoughtful exit, we acquire and invest in businesses with durable fundamentals, preserving their legacy while providing the capital and operational support needed for long-term growth.
Core Growth Strategy driven by basic fundamentals
CGS is driven by a hyper-focus on unit economics, actionable growth levers, adoption of enabling technology, and relentless optimization and streamlining of core business processes.
Acquisition & Investment Targets
Our Approach
Our investment approach centers on majority or full equity acquisitions through structured business asset sales. We leverage deep domain and operational experience to drive sustainable, organic growth within companies. Every aspect of our process is guided by integrity, intentionality, and a long-term commitment to creating value for stakeholders.
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Qualifying Criteria
Our qualifying criteria maintain a focus on niche scalable businesses, with operations primarily based in the Midwestern United States.
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Discovery Fit & Assessment
We engage in high level discovery to compare and contrast our investment strategy for potential acquisition fit - ensuring that any partnership aligns with our goals and objectives.
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Valuation & Deal Structuring
An analysis of operations and financial performance determines valuation while constructing terms that balance risk, return, and alignment between parties.
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Closing and Transition
We oversee the closing process and support ownership transition, governance setup, and stakeholder communication.
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Post-Transaction Integration
We complete integration planning and operational transition execution to ensure continuity, value creation, and long-term success.