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Private Equity & Acquisitions
We buy small-to-mid market businesses where the founder is ready to step back and the business is ready to keep growing. Long-term ownership, no flip-and-exit playbook.
Pain point
I built a great business but I'm ready to move on — and I want it in good hands.
Pain point
Traditional PE wants to strip the team and exit in five years. That's not the right home.
Pain point
I want partial liquidity but I'm not ready to fully walk away yet.
Engagement options
Acquisition Profile
$500K–$5M EBITDA
Ongoing
Profitable businesses in software, services, or ecommerce. 5+ years of operating history. Recurring or repeat-purchase revenue strongly preferred.
Deal Structures
Cash, seller note, or earn-out
60–120 days to close
Full buyout, majority recap, or rolling equity. We tailor the structure to what works for the seller — not the other way around.
Post-Close Operating
Operator-led
Long-term hold
We run the business hands-on. Existing team stays. We invest in technology, marketing, and team — not stripping costs.
Proof point
We're builders first. We treat acquired businesses the way we'd treat our own — because they become our own. No fund clock, no LP exit pressure.
Frequently asked questions
What size businesses do you acquire?+
We focus on $500K to $5M of annual EBITDA (roughly $2M–$25M in revenue depending on margins). Smaller is fine if the strategic fit is strong; we'll be honest about whether it's the right match.
What sectors are you interested in?+
Software (especially B2B SaaS), professional services with recurring relationships, ecommerce brands with strong organic acquisition, and content / education businesses. We avoid heavily capital-intensive or regulated sectors.
How do you structure deals?+
Most deals combine cash at close with a seller note or earn-out. For founders who want partial liquidity but to keep operating, we'll structure a majority recap. We work the structure to fit the seller's life goals.
Will you fire the team?+
No. We're operators, not cost-cutters. Existing teams are usually the reason the business works — we keep them and invest in them.
How long until you exit?+
We don't have a fund clock and we don't plan to exit. Our intent is to hold and operate indefinitely. If a strategic acquirer ever offers a price that's clearly better for everyone, we'll consider it — but that's not the strategy.
How do I start a conversation?+
Email hello@dreamhatchlabs.com with a short note about your business — sector, revenue, EBITDA, and what you're hoping for. We respond to every serious inquiry within a week with a signed NDA if there's a fit.