A Clean, Certain Transition for Founders

Operator-first buyer using transparent diligence and aligned structures— clarity before commitments, respect for your team, and continuity post-close.

Your 3 Ways Forward

Start where you’re comfortable. Each step is private, pressure-free, and designed to give you clarity — not a sales pitch.

1

Run Your Fit Check

Takes ~2 minutes. No contact info required.

Quickly see whether we may be the right type of buyer for your business.

Check Fit →
2

Get Your FMV Range

Takes ~2 minutes. No contact info required.

Understand potential value using grounded, operator-led criteria.

Calculate Value →
3

Confirm Alignment First

Takes ~3 minutes · No sensitive documents required.

Start with a private, high-level review. NDA provided.

Begin Confidential Review →

Investment Criteria

We acquire stable, durable companies where continuity, respect for people, and long-term alignment matter.

EBITDA Range
$2.5M–$30M+, with structural flexibility when incentives align.
Ownership
Founder-led with operational stewardship and cultural continuity.
Revenue Mix
Recurring or contracted revenue preferred for resilience.
Deal Dynamics
Fair valuation, transparent diligence, and collaborative pacing.
Timeline Fit
Flexible timing aligned with seller priorities and certainty needs.
Legacy Intent
Protect teams, brand equity, and long-term relationships.

Why Founders
Choose Goldmont

A direct, process-first buyer offering continuity for people, aligned structures, and predictable execution—without pressure or auctions.

1

Continuity for People & Brand

Protect teams, identity, and long-term relationships—not just financial outcomes.

2

No Auctions or Pressure Tactics

Direct negotiation, grounded valuation philosophy, and respect for seller pacing.

3

Disciplined, Transparent Diligence

Structured workflow, predictable milestones, and clarity from IOI through close.

How We Work: The 4-Step Process

A calm, disciplined process designed to clarify fit early, run efficient diligence, and close cleanly.

Who signs LOI: decision authority (named upfront)
Equity: aligned partners (per-deal), not an auction
Leverage: conservative posture to avoid retrades
Proof-of-funds: alongside / immediately after LOI
Technology helps us move faster; people decide
Not a broker / not a marketplace
Advisor network: supported by experienced investors & operators
1

Initial Fit

Quick fit check and a grounded, directional range — no theatrics or “auction energy.”

2

Mutual Alignment

Confirm strategic + cultural fit and clarify authority early (who signs, what “yes” requires).

3

Focused Diligence

Diligence verifies alignment and minimizes revisits.

4

Close & Transition

Clean close with a people-first transition plan and a practical operating cadence post-close.

What this means: If we move forward, it’s with intent to close. If something isn’t a fit, we’ll say it early— so you don’t waste months in a process that was never real.

AI-supported governance protects legacy and teams

Systems and workflows designed to preserve institutional knowledge and support continuity long after transition. AI reduces drift, accelerates clarity, and documents decisions consistently—protecting people and relationships.

  • Knowledge capture + documentation consistency reduces handoff risk
  • Structured workflow orchestration and access control
  • Guardrails for approvals + auditability throughout diligence
  • Faster response cycles with collaborative review support
  • Continuity and transition planning reinforced with rule-based triggers
Response within 24 hours Clear authority before diligence Timeline expectations set at LOI

Signals of Readiness

We reduce execution risk by preparing capital relationships, diligence workflow, and confidentiality protocols before formal engagement—creating a more predictable, lower-friction path to a clean exit.

Structured Diligence Framework
Defined gates and deliverables reduce drift and failed-process risk.
Aligned Capital Channels
Equity partners scoped in advance—reducing uncertainty between IOI and close.
Confidential File Protocol
Information governance from first touch limits perceived exposure risk.
Fairness + Transparency Standards
Clear valuation philosophy and communication norms minimize surprises mid-process.
Deal Room Readiness
Permissions, deliverable lists, and workflow screens prepared for diligence post-NDA.
Continuity + Legacy Safeguards
Commitments structured to protect employees, customers, and brand equity.
Deal Frameworks + Training
Access to proven acquisition frameworks + operator network via Harbour Club.
Response + Timeline Commitments
Defined communication cadence and review SLAs to reduce uncertainty.
Pre-Close Integration Readiness
Transition playbooks prepared early to avoid day-one disruption risk.
Proof-of-funds aligned to LOI If not a fit, we signal early No unexplained retrades

Request a confidential review

A brief, no-obligation review to assess alignment and timing—nothing proceeds without mutual agreement.

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