Secondary market liquidity

Carta offers a comprehensive platform to manage equity, compensation, and fundraising for companies of various sizes. They provide tools and services to streamline the fund administration process, assisting in making informed compensation decisions and simplifying equity management. Carta's suite supports founders, investors, HR departments, law firms, and finance teams. With a focus on innovation and easing the fundraising journey, they are constantly evolving their product offerings. As a SEC-registered transfer agent, Carta ensures compliance while also offering brokerage services through Carta Capital Markets, LLC. Their mission is to facilitate ownership and investment strategies for clients.

Carta

Carta offers equity management, valuation, and liquidity solutions globally.

Cap table management

Venture fund operations

Compensation management

Teamshares specializes in purchasing small businesses from owners approaching retirement and converting these companies into employee-owned enterprises. Upon acquisition, 10% of business stock is granted to the employees, and ownership interest grows to 80% over 20 years through continued service—employees don’t need to pay for the stock. This model preserves the businesses as local entities, secures the owner's legacy through employee ownership, and avoids company closure. It supports a sustainable business ecosystem where former owners, employee-owners, and the community at large benefit. Their network already spans 89 companies across 31 states and 42 industries, fostering over $25 million in new wealth for employee-owners.

Teamshares

Teamshares buys small businesses, transitions ownership to employees over time.

For SMB owners

OpenStore specializes in acquiring and managing Shopify businesses, providing owners with two unique options. Owners can sell their Shopify stores directly to OpenStore, receiving 80% payment upfront, and the remaining 20% after a transition period. Alternatively, owners can maintain their business's ownership while OpenStore's team of experts manages operations for one year, assuring monthly payments regardless of the business's performance. OpenStore boasts a vast portfolio of over 40 brands and 100,000 products, servicing 1.7 million consumers. The criteria for partnership include a minimum operation of six months and $500k+ in net sales, predominantly to U.S. consumers.

OpenStore

OpenStore buys and operates Shopify stores, offering sale or management.

Acquire.com operates as a leading marketplace for entrepreneurs to buy and sell startups, particularly SaaS companies. It offers a platform where sellers can list their startups, connect with over 350,000 potential buyers, and obtain assistance through expert tools and 24/7 support. The acquisition process is guided by industry specialists aiming to secure the best price and terms for sellers. Buyers can view potential startups, connect with founders, and evaluate metrics for informed decisions. Acquisitions can often be achieved swiftly, with deals being initiated within just 30 days. The platform also provides resources for becoming adept in acquisitions and a blog for learning how to navigate the buying and selling environment.

Acquire.com

Acquire.com is a marketplace for buying and selling startups.

Augment is a platform enabling transactions of private company shares, offering a modern solution to the outdated private market trading systems of the 90's. It serves as a global network where investors and shareholders can manage their portfolios, communicate, and complete deals via an efficient transaction engine. Augment provides direct access to supply and facilitates deal discovery, negotiation, and execution without intermediaries. In addition, it features auctions where shares are sold to the highest bidder. Augment aims to increase liquidity for startup equity, assisting employees, founders, and investors in converting their equity to cash while adhering to regulatory standards as a broker-dealer.

Augment

Augment facilitates buying, selling, trading shares in private companies online.

Pipedreams specializes in purchasing and investing in reputable plumbing and HVAC companies, focusing on those with strong community trust and potential for growth. Leveraging next-generation technology, they transform traditional marketing strategies into digital-first operations, prioritizing data-driven decisions and organic traffic to efficiently increase revenue and stabilize staffing. Pipedreams commits to maintaining the original brand, culture, and team of acquired businesses, offering competitive compensation to owners and providing a pathway for either retirement or continued involvement. By offering a sustainable business advantage, Pipedreams aims to build upon the legacy of the businesses it acquires, ensuring long-term growth and innovation in the home services sector.

Pipedreams

Pipedreams acquires and technologically advances home service businesses for growth.

Splash is dedicated to creating the first national pool cleaning brand by acquiring profitable, well-established pool service companies. They target businesses with over three years of consistent profitability, strong reputations, and a minimum of $300k/year in pre-tax profit. Splash values your time, offering quick, efficient, and confidential acquisition processes, without the need for complex legal or financial knowledge. They ensure the continuity of company culture and team integrity post-acquisition. Splash's founder, Jeremy Yamaguchi, has substantial experience in the home services industry, further ensuring businesses thrive under their umbrella.

Splash

Acquires and operates pool service companies to build national brand.

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