We build strategic partnerships and acquisitions that protect and grow founder legacies.
At Equity Capital Ventures, we buy and grow small businesses with care, clarity, and purpose. We partner with founders who run people-first companies and are ready to step back, not sell out, offering long-term leadership and strategic guidance that honors their legacy and unlocks new growth. We look for a strong culture, steady cash flow, and a desire for continuity.
Why We Exist
We exist because too many great businesses fade after being sold. We believe in transitions led by strategy, values, and relational trust—not urgency. Though we’re early in closing acquisitions, we bring years of experience in growth strategy, marketing, branding, publishing, and automation to every partnership.
"A company’s legacy shouldn’t end when the founder steps away... it should evolve with care, clarity, and conviction."
- Judah Swagerty, Managing Director
How We Work
Here’s how we create meaningful, founder-first transitions that honor your business and build towards the future:
- We help founders scale, whether you want to stay, sell, or grow together.
- We offer to publish your story backed by national media to elevate your brand and legacy.
- We partner strategically, invest in control equity, and value fairness above all.
- We close fast (30‑90 days), value your team, and preserve your legacy every step of the way.
Whether you're exploring options or ready to begin the next chapter, we’re here to listen, strategize, and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Our Story
Our business education came from real-world experiences, not the classroom. The early days of setting up a home office in a small bedroom closet, long nights on product development, building systems and processes, growing a remote team, closing service deals, and learning from a long list of mistakes.
Experience is key to entrepreneurship. We respect our fellow business owners' sacrifice, hard work, risk, and dedication. We've raised funding and invested in mission-driven companies. Seeking to make a difference in a meaningful way with a long-term strategy.
We are a team of founders and operators and aim to build a business that respects legacy, keeps staff happy, fosters growth, and nurtures leaders. A business with a divine purpose. Say hello to Equity Capital Ventures.
Why We Stand Apart
What makes us different isn’t just how we invest—it’s how we show up:
- We lead with story and strategy, not just capital.
- We co-own, advise, or invest—however the best outcome for founders is reached.
- Our publishing and media arm becomes a credibility engine, not a footnote.
- We treat every founder as if we will live in that town after we acquire.
This isn’t just business for us, it’s personal, lasting, and built on mutual respect.
Why Sell to Us?
When you sell to us, you're not just walking away from what you built, you're choosing a partner who respects your legacy and is committed to long-term value.
Whether you’re looking for a full or partial cash-out, we offer flexible deal structures tailored to your goals, with deals ranging from $300K-$5MM. We can step in as an equity partner, help you scale through growth advisory, or structure a joint venture that keeps you involved while we bring in operational support.
Our flexible buying strategies allow us to meet you where you are, whether you're ready to exit or want to stay and grow the next chapter. We prioritize culture, people, and sustainable success, holding companies for the long term and ensuring a smooth, respectful transition.
THE PROCESS
When teamwork meets collaborative capital, wonderful things can happen.
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SUCCESS
We preserve and enhance the core of your company, investing in growth by building on what already works.
02
GOOD PEOPLE
People are the heart of every business. We empower your team and often structure deals where management retains meaningful equity.
03
CERTAINTY
We move quickly, typically closing within 45–90 days. Our streamlined process avoids the red tape of traditional private equity firms.
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WIN-WIN
We believe in fair, transparent partnerships. We only move forward when the deal works for everyone involved..
TESTIMONIALS
A great brand strategist with an eye for future growth through marketing automation. Judah is a real human who cares and wants to help impact the lives of those he works with.
Ready for a hassle free exit? We’re here to help!
We want to know your selling needs exactly so that we can provide the perfect solution. Let us know what you want and we’ll do our best to help.
