Guiding great businesses towards their next chapter
We're acquiring established businesses to operate for the long term. If you've spent years building out a strong company with solid fundamentals and want a transition partner invested in getting it right, let's talk
Guiding great businesses towards their next chapter
We're acquiring established businesses to operate for the long term. If you've spent years building out a strong company with solid fundamentals and want a transition partner invested in getting it right, let's talk
Guiding great businesses towards their next chapter
We're acquiring established businesses to operate for the long term. If you've spent years building out a strong company with solid fundamentals and want a transition partner invested in getting it right, let's talk
What we are looking for
Revenue
$4M - $12M
EBITDA
$1M - $2M
Concentration
Top customer less than 20%
total revenue
Geography
United States
Quality
Track record of sustained profitability
Track record of
sustained profitability
Contractually
Contractually
Recurring revenue
What We Do
Andara Capital Partners is a self-funded search fund with the purpose of seeking out, acquiring, and nurturing exceptional, founder-owned businesses in the United States. We look for long-standing, profitable companies that drive real economic value and operate with dedicated and capable teams.
The Founder’s Dilemma
We understand that selling a life’s work is one of the most significant and emotional decisions a founder will ever make. It’s not merely a financial transaction; it's a transition of legacy. Many owners find themselves choosing between handling succession on their own, selling to a strategic buyer who may absorb their company’s identity, or partnering with a financial buyer whose priority is the bottom line.
Our alternative solution
We become the dedicated successor who respects what has been built while possessing the vision and resources to build for the future. Our process is designed for a seamless transition that honors your legacy, provides security for your employees, and unlocks new potential for the business you nurtured.
What We Do
Andara Capital Partners is a self-funded search fund with the purpose of seeking out, acquiring, and nurturing exceptional, founder-owned businesses in the United States. We look for long-standing, profitable companies that drive real economic value and operate with dedicated and capable teams.
The Founder’s Dilemma
We understand that selling a life’s work is one of the most significant and emotional decisions a founder will ever make. It’s not merely a financial transaction; it's a transition of legacy. Many owners find themselves choosing between handling succession on their own, selling to a strategic buyer who may absorb their company’s identity, or partnering with a financial buyer whose priority is the bottom line.
Our alternative solution
We become the dedicated successor who respects what has been built while possessing the vision and resources to build for the future. Our process is designed for a seamless transition that honors your legacy, provides security for your employees, and unlocks new potential for the business you nurtured.
What happens next
30 minutes
Intro Call
No NDAs, no pressure. Tell us your story, we'll tell you ours. Everything stays confidential whether we move forward or not.
30 minutes
Intro Call
No NDAs, no pressure. Tell us your story, we'll tell you ours. Everything stays confidential whether we move forward or not.
30 minutes
Intro Call
No NDAs, no pressure. Tell us your story, we'll tell you ours. Everything stays confidential whether we move forward or not.
48 Hours
Meet in Person
We’ll fly out to meet you and spend time learning the ins and outs of your business firsthand. By walking the floor, meeting your team, and seeing your operations, we’ll gain the context we need to understand what makes your company special. Will ask for basic financial information about your business to help us provide a rough estimate of its value.
48 Hours
Meet in Person
We’ll fly out to meet you and spend time learning the ins and outs of your business firsthand. By walking the floor, meeting your team, and seeing your operations, we’ll gain the context we need to understand what makes your company special. Will ask for basic financial information about your business to help us provide a rough estimate of its value.
48 Hours
Meet in Person
We’ll fly out to meet you and spend time learning the ins and outs of your business firsthand. By walking the floor, meeting your team, and seeing your operations, we’ll gain the context we need to understand what makes your company special. Will ask for basic financial information about your business to help us provide a rough estimate of its value.
48 Hours
Meet in Person
We’ll fly out to meet you and spend time learning the ins and outs of your business firsthand. By walking the floor, meeting your team, and seeing your operations, we’ll gain the context we need to understand what makes your company special. Will ask for basic financial information about your business to help us provide a rough estimate of its value.
1-2 Weeks
Letter of Intent
If we’re aligned, we’ll put together a Letter of Intent that outlines price, structure, your role post-close (if you want one), and timeline. In this step, we'll create a roadmap that is clear, fair, and shaped around your priorities.
1-2 Weeks
Letter of Intent
If we’re aligned, we’ll put together a Letter of Intent that outlines price, structure, your role post-close (if you want one), and timeline. In this step, we'll create a roadmap that is clear, fair, and shaped around your priorities.
1-2 Weeks
Letter of Intent
If we’re aligned, we’ll put together a Letter of Intent that outlines price, structure, your role post-close (if you want one), and timeline. In this step, we'll create a roadmap that is clear, fair, and shaped around your priorities.
1-2 Months
Due Diligence & Transition Planning
We’ll carefully review the details of your business, begin the legal documentation process, and work alongside you to confirm that everything is in place. Together, we’ll plan for the future. We'll define go-forward roles, identify areas for investment, and ensure the transition works for both you and your team.
1-2 Months
Due Diligence & Transition Planning
We’ll carefully review the details of your business, begin the legal documentation process, and work alongside you to confirm that everything is in place. Together, we’ll plan for the future. We'll define go-forward roles, identify areas for investment, and ensure the transition works for both you and your team.
1-2 Months
Due Diligence & Transition Planning
We’ll carefully review the details of your business, begin the legal documentation process, and work alongside you to confirm that everything is in place. Together, we’ll plan for the future. We'll define go-forward roles, identify areas for investment, and ensure the transition works for both you and your team.
Close Deal
Upon successful completion of due diligence, we will finalize the agreement, and wire funds appropriately. We’ll celebrate this milestone together and start working on a smooth handoff.
Close Deal
Upon successful completion of due diligence, we will finalize the agreement, and wire funds appropriately. We’ll celebrate this milestone together and start working on a smooth handoff.
Close Deal
Upon successful completion of due diligence, we will finalize the agreement, and wire funds appropriately. We’ll celebrate this milestone together and start working on a smooth handoff.
Why Partner With Us
Why Partner With Us
Why Partner With Us
Committed Capital
We have over $1M in committed equity, with additional capital secured for the right opportunity. When we make an offer, we have the capital ready to close—no last-minute financing surprises.
Committed Capital
We have over $1M in committed equity, with additional capital secured for the right opportunity. When we make an offer, we have the capital ready to close—no last-minute financing surprises.
Committed Capital
We have over $1M in committed equity, with additional capital secured for the right opportunity. When we make an offer, we have the capital ready to close—no last-minute financing surprises.
Long-Term Hold
We're acquiring one business to own and operate for decades, not quarters. We have no fund timeline forcing a sale in 5-7 years. When we buy a business, we're committed for the long haul.
Long-Term Hold
We're acquiring one business to own and operate for decades, not quarters. We have no fund timeline forcing a sale in 5-7 years. When we buy a business, we're committed for the long haul.
Long-Term Hold
We're acquiring one business to own and operate for decades, not quarters. We have no fund timeline forcing a sale in 5-7 years. When we buy a business, we're committed for the long haul.
Operations Experience
Our team brings 20+ combined years of hands-on experience in industries such as industrial goods, logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, and consulting services.
Operations Experience
Our team brings 20+ combined years of hands-on experience in industries such as industrial goods, logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, and consulting services.
Operations Experience
Our team brings 20+ combined years of hands-on experience in industries such as industrial goods, logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, and consulting services.
Efficient Dilligence
We've evaluated 200+ businesses across multiple sectors. We know how to move through diligence efficiently and are committed in finding terms that give you confidence and meet your goals.
Efficient Dilligence
We've evaluated 200+ businesses across multiple sectors. We know how to move through diligence efficiently and are committed in finding terms that give you confidence and meet your goals.
Efficient Dilligence
We've evaluated 200+ businesses across multiple sectors. We know how to move through diligence efficiently and are committed in finding terms that give you confidence and meet your goals.
About Us
Mario Espinosa de los Reyes Ares
Mario brings 10 years of operational and investment experience across technology, media, and consumer platforms, with expertise in process optimization, financial analysis, and cross-functional team leadership.
As a Senior Associate at Duke Capital Partners, Mario evaluated over 100 early to mid-stage investments across software, healthcare, and consumer sectors, conducting due diligence, financial modeling, and presenting to investment committees. Mario is drawn to entrepreneurship through acquisition because it combines the operational rigor he developed in technology with the opportunity to build long-term value in a single business.
Mario earned his MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and holds a BS in Sports Management from New York University.
Mario Espinosa de los Reyes Ares
Mario brings 10 years of operational and investment experience across technology, media, and consumer platforms, with expertise in process optimization, financial analysis, and cross-functional team leadership.
As a Senior Associate at Duke Capital Partners, Mario evaluated over 100 early to mid-stage investments across software, healthcare, and consumer sectors, conducting due diligence, financial modeling, and presenting to investment committees. Mario is drawn to entrepreneurship through acquisition because it combines the operational rigor he developed in technology with the opportunity to build long-term value in a single business.
Mario earned his MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and holds a BS in Sports Management from New York University.
