Hi, Henry here. At Acer, our goal is to acquire and run SMB businesses for the long haul.


We are experienced operators and executives with a longer-term, multi-decade view looking for established businesses in the Greater Seattle Area.

Investment Criteria




Investment Criteria


Investment Criteria



Life Stage

Life Stage

Mature businesses (5+ years) Strong preference for those with 10 years+ of operations.

Mature businesses (5+ years) Strong preference for those with 10 years+ of operations.

Location

Location

Based in the Puget Sound Area
Strong preference for Washington-based businesses within a 2-hour drive of Seattle.

Based in the Puget Sound Area
Strong preference for Washington-based businesses within a 2-hour drive of Seattle.

Financials

Financials

$500k - $1.5M SDE or EBITDA* Track record of stable revenues and double-digit operating margins. Strong long-term customer base.

$500k - $1.5M SDE or EBITDA* Track record of stable revenues and double-digit operating margins. Strong long-term customer base.

Ownership

Ownership

Family-owned looking to retire
Long-time owners who want their legacy to continue.

Family-owned looking to retire
Long-time owners who want their legacy to continue.

Industries

Industries

Flexible but preference for B2B
Priority for industries with long-term industry tailwinds.

Flexible but preference for B2B
Priority for industries with long-term industry tailwinds.

Management

Management

Strong middle management
Preference for businesses with an existing GM in place.

Strong middle management
Preference for businesses with an existing GM in place.




*Acer has co-investment partners for the right deals that exceed those bounds




*Acer has co-investment partners for the right deals that exceed those bounds


About Us



About Us


About Us


Who we are:

We are experienced operators and executives who have worked in consulting, tech, Fortune 500s, and various entrepreneurial ventures (including SMBs). As we enter the middle stages of our career and with young families, we are pivoting out of large companies and instead focusing on building and running a sustainable portfolio of established companies in the Greater Seattle / Puget Sound area.

What we're about:
We are not seeking to "flip" companies after a few years of ownership, but instead carry a longer-term, multi-decade view. That means rolling up our sleeves to really know the business, investing in our people through profit-sharing programs, and listening to our customers.

If that sounds like a fit, come talk to us.


Contact Us

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Contact Us

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Henry Shi 2024 | All Rights Reserved.

Acer Equity Partners  |  Greater Seattle, WA
425-270-7456  |  henry@acerequitypartners.com


Henry Shi 2024 | All Rights Reserved.

Acer Equity Partners  |  Greater Seattle, WA
425-270-7456  |  henry@acerequitypartners.com


Henry Shi 2024 | All Rights Reserved.

Acer Equity Partners  |  Greater Seattle, WA
425-270-7456  |  henry@acerequitypartners.com