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Prospector Equity
Wharton-trained searcher Shahriar Shams-Ansari hunting for a facility, insurance, or industrial services firm.
Key facts
- Website
- prospectorequity.com
- Pricing
- EBITDA $1M-$15M, operating margin 15%+, 3+ years of profitability
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Prospector Equity
Founder Legacy Partners provides an alternative approach to investing and operating a business, targeting exceptional companies with revenues between $5-$50 million. The firm acquires single successful businesses and transitions them.
Key features
- Facility, insurance, IT and industrial focus
- $1M-$15M EBITDA target
- Ex-H.I.G. Capital and Brookfield
- Wharton finance background
- Self- and mentor-funded
Pros & cons
Pros
- Strong private equity pedigree
- Broad but disciplined sector focus
Cons
- Solo searcher limits bandwidth
- Institutional investor names undisclosed
Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prospector Equity
What is the mission of Founder Legacy Partners?
Help continue success, preserve hard-earned legacy, ensure employee security, and help transition into the next phases of life.
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