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Lullwater & Co.
Purpose-driven private investment firm pairing ETA entrepreneurs with succession-minded owners.
Key facts
- Website
- lullwaterco.com
- Pricing
- Provides acquisition capital paired with succession-planning services; specific terms not publicly disclosed.
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Lullwater & Co.
Smash.vc provides equity capital for profitable SMB acquisitions, including self-funded searches, independent sponsor deals, search funds, and owner liquidity transactions. The firm focuses on established, cash-generative businesses.
Key features
- Operator-to-operator network
- Supports both searchers and selling owners
- Succession planning services
- Purpose-driven investment philosophy
Pros & cons
Pros
- Bridges buyer and seller sides of ETA
- Strong operator network access
Cons
- Terms not publicly disclosed
- Limited public track record data
Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lullwater & Co.
What types of deals does Smash.vc invest in?
Self-funded search acquisitions, Independent sponsor transactions, Traditional search fund deals, Minority recapitalizations and partner buyouts.
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