We're extremely rigorous and intentional about where we deploy capital - not because we're risk-averse, but because we only invest where we can add genuine value beyond the check. Our criteria reflect years of operating businesses, closing deals, and learning what actually drives sustainable returns. If your opportunity aligns with these parameters and you value hands-on partnership over passive capital, we want to hear from you.

Investment Criteria

  • Early-stage Ventures: $50K minimum

    Operating businesses and acquisitions: $500K to $5M+

    Structured credit facilities: $100K minimum

  • Operating businesses (gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, franchises)

    Commercial real estate

    Early-stage ventures (pre-seed to Series A)

    Growth equity and private equity opportunities

    Credit facilities for operators

  • Primary focus: North America (U.S. and Canada)

    Secondary: Strategic international opportunities where we have network access

  • Long-term orientation: 5-10+ years typical

    Patient capital for the right partnerships

    No pressure for artificial exit timelines

  • Direct ownership and operations (majority or significant minority stakes)

    Minority venture stakes with strategic value-add

    Operating partnerships with equity participation

    Senior and subordinated debt facilities

    Co-investment opportunities with aligned partners

  • Risk-adjusted returns appropriate to asset class and our involvement

    Credit facilities: 10-14% IRR targets

    Operating businesses: Based on operational improvement and cash flow generation

    Venture investments: Commensurate with stage, risk, and value-add

What we look for

  • Proven track record of execution in their industry

    Coachable, growth-minded, and open to operational guidance

    Alignment on values: integrity, long-term thinking, community impact

    Willingness to build systems and infrastructure, not just chase revenue

  • Pre-seed to Series A stage with early traction or clear path to revenue

    $10K+ MRR or demonstrable product-market fit indicators

    Capital-efficient mindset and operational scrappiness

    Mission-driven beyond exits—building businesses that matter

  • Recession-resistant fundamentals (essential services, recurring revenue, necessity-based)

    EBITDA positive or clear path to profitability within 12-18 months

    Strategic synergy with existing portfolio companies or investments

    Meaningful community impact through job creation or local presence

  • Situations where we bring more than capital: systems, networks, cultural access, operational expertise

    Strong alignment with our ethos and investment philosophy

    Potential for 20%+ equity participation for key team members over time

    Businesses we'd be proud to operate and build ourselves