Growth via Acquisition

We offer owners the opportunity to successfully exit their business to start their new phase of life while building on the legacy they have created, all while ensuring that the team they support remains intact and are taken care of.

Who We Are

Rising Tide Ventures is an investment firm focused on the acquisition of stable and cash flowing businesses and real estate. We focus on acquiring exceptional companies with the aim of accelerating growth and transforming (scaling) them into larger, more profitable businesses by providing the guidance and support to maximize their potential while also building long term value. We believe that relationships matter; and our partnership approach allows us to engage and collaborate with management teams to align on a collective long-term vision and goals.

Our team specializes in ensuring a succession plan for owners and other entrepreneurs who are ready to retire or that would like to start a new journey in their life.

What We Do

Rising Tide Ventures is interested in acquiring numerous companies in various sectors in the lower middle market. Our focus is on creating succession plans and bringing on world-class expertise to enhance operations, keep legacies alive, improve quality of service and impact those around us.

Our strategic goals are achieved through a proven and systematic framework that organizes our efforts around four key value drivers.

  • Human Capital

  • Performance Improvement

  • Strategic Growth

  • Capital Markets

Areas of Interest

Transaction Types

Fully leveraged buyouts
Majority recapitalization
Add-On acquisitions
Buy and build platforms

Industry Attributes

Positive long-term industry trends
Fragmented markets
Attractive competitive dynamics
Limited technology and regulatory risk

Company Attributes

Have multiple ways to grow value, both organically and through acquisitions, and a leading or emerging market position that results in scale benefits
High cash flow generation
Demonstrate strong organizational infrastructure, including a strong leadership team,management systems, and a proven ability to attract, retain, and incentivize talent
Multiple Avenues of Growth
Proven business models with recurring revenues
Attractive margins

Why work with us?

We recognize the time and effort owners have invested into their companies and brand and only look to continue building on the same unique culture.

We offer various paths to help you get to where you want to be.

We are a firm that offers direct and personal communication around the clock, allowing us to move and close quickly on the right opportunity.