Small Business Acquisition
Griff Partners acquires established small businesses in Utah and Florida — and keeps them running well. No turnarounds, no flips. We're operators looking for long-term ownership.
Start a conversationWho we are
Griff Partners was founded by a former real estate private equity professional with a background in institutional acquisitions and asset management. We bring financial discipline to small business ownership — and genuine respect for what owners have built.
We're not a fund. We're not flipping. We're looking for one great business to run well for a long time.
No lowball letters of intent. We share our thinking, move quickly, and mean what we say.
We don't retrade. If we make an offer, we intend to see it through.
Employees aren't a liability — they're the reason the business works. We invest in them.
We can work with seller financing, earnouts, or partial equity rollover. We're not rigid.
Acquisition criteria
We're industry-agnostic but have a clear picture of the right business. If yours fits most of these, it's worth a conversation.
Businesses generating $1M to $5M in annual EBITDA. Consistent profitability over at least two years. Clean books preferred — we're patient if not.
Primary focus on Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front in Utah, and the Orlando MSA and broader Florida market. These are the markets we know best and where we want to build.
Service businesses, B2B recurring revenue, and light industrial. Lower preference for pure retail or restaurants.
Or close to it. A business that runs on good systems and good people, not just the owner's relationships.
Owners looking for a clean exit, a fair price, and confidence their business will be taken care of.
We work with SBA financing alongside equity. Flexible on structure — no rigid requirements for seller involvement post-close.
How it works
We keep things simple. No endless NDA loops or drawn-out processes — most deals move from first call to LOI in two to three weeks.
30-minute call to understand your business, your goals, and whether we're a fit. No obligation, no pressure.
You share financials and key details under NDA. We ask smart questions and move fast — typically one to two weeks.
We put an offer in writing. Clean, fair, and specific. We explain our valuation — no mystery behind the number.
Due diligence, financing, and a thoughtful transition plan. We're hands-on through close and beyond.
Get in touch
If you're considering a transition in the next one to three years, it's never too early to have a conversation. We're discreet, straightforward, and easy to talk to.
hayden@griffpartners.com