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WSC & Company
Lower-middle-market investment firm backing entrepreneurs acquiring founder-owned businesses.
Key facts
- Website
- wscandcompany.com
- Founded
- 2012
- Pricing
- Provides acquisition equity capital for deals typically in the $2M-$10M EBITDA range; terms not publicly disclosed.
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About WSC & Company
Aspect Investors partners with search fund entrepreneurs to identify, acquire, and grow privately-held companies across diverse industries. The firm has invested in nearly 200 search funds over two decades.
Key features
- Backed 300+ entrepreneurs
- 120+ portfolio companies
- Targets $2M-$10M EBITDA deals
- Principals are former operators
Pros & cons
Pros
- Large track record of completed deals
- Operator-led team
Cons
- Specific terms not publicly disclosed
- Large portfolio may mean less individual attention
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Frequently Asked Questions About WSC & Company
What experience does Aspect Investors bring to the search fund model?
Andy Love has spent over two decades in the search fund arena and has invested in almost 200 search funds and advised many more.
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