Sell to an owner, not a fund.
You have built your company over decades. Whether you are planning succession or a sale, we help you transition it to people you trust, in a way that honors your legacy.
An alternative to a typical sale.
Most sale processes optimize for the next exit. Corporate ETA is built for the long run.
| Founders Mosaic (corporate ETA) | Typical financial buyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Hold period | Ideal hold period is forever | Often planned around a future exit |
| Who leads | Experienced owner-operators | Varies; frequently a new management layer |
| Deal structure | Flexible solutions shaped around the owner | Standardized terms |
| Culture | Every voice matters. Every role is valued. | Depends on the buyer |
| How deals start | Relationships, not brokers | Often a brokered auction |
Five steps, at your pace.
A conversation
We start by listening — to your story, your people and what you want your legacy to be.
A free evaluation
Our eight-factor evaluation shows where the value in your business is concentrated.
A flexible structure
We shape a transition that fits you, your family and your team — not a one-size-fits-all deal.
A careful close
Diligence and closing, handled with the same people you will keep working with.
Long-term ownership
Our ideal hold period is forever. We run and grow the company for the long haul.
How does your business score on the eight value drivers?
Rate each driver from 1 (needs work) to 5 (a real strength). It takes about two minutes.
Move the sliders to rate your business from 1 to 5 on each driver.
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Get the full evaluation ↗Owners we have bought from.
Founders
Where we thrive most: acquiring and growing founder-led companies.
Families
Family-owned businesses looking for a successor who will keep the culture.
ESOPs
Employee-owned companies — like Warsaw Chemical after 25 years of employee ownership.
Institutional investors
Companies held by investors seeking a long-term home for the business.
What is entrepreneurship through acquisition?
It is the practice of buying and building existing businesses to grow and create long-term value, rather than starting from scratch. Read our introduction to ETA →
How is Founders Mosaic different from a typical buyer?
We practice what is often called corporate ETA: an established team that acquires and leads businesses as part of a long-term platform. We blend ETA with private equity principles, but with an ownership mindset — when we find outstanding businesses and management teams, our ideal hold period is forever.
What happens to my employees and customers?
We treat all team members with complete respect, and we believe people are not projects to be managed, but persons to be encouraged. When we acquired Warsaw Chemical, its headquarters stayed in Warsaw and its staff — including the president — remained in place. Read the story →
What kinds of owners have you bought from?
We have acquired companies owned by families, institutional investors and ESOPs — and we thrive most when acquiring and growing founder-led companies.
Do you only buy manufacturing companies?
Our team has invested over $1.5 billion in acquisitions of manufacturing companies, and our portfolio also includes service, refrigeration, chemical and food businesses.
How do I find out what my business is worth?
Start with our free, confidential business evaluation. It scores your company across the eight factors we have found drive value and only takes a few minutes. Start the evaluation ↗
Ready for a confidential first conversation?
Tell us about the company you have built and what you want for its future.