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The home of exceptional youth enrichment businesses
Our Partnership Criteria
We partner with the exceptional youth enrichment operators who believe in our shared values and long-term approach.
Our ideal partners have:
- Sites: Independent single or multi-sites
- Labor: Multiple instructors or coaches
- Revenue: $1M-$10M
- EBITDA: $300K-$3M
- Maturity: 5+ years of operation
What Makes Us Different
Unlike traditional private equity buyers, we don’t focus on cost-cutting or rapid turnover. Instead, we invest heavily in growth and take a long-term partnership approach to ensure a smooth transition that benefits instructors, staff and kids you serve.
- People-First Philosophy: We prioritize continuity, value staff, and invest deeply in our people.
- No Corporate Takeover: We preserve the valuable brand, identity and reputation you’ve built over decades.
- Operational Support: We provide resources and expertise when needed, while preserving local autonomy.
- Tailored Deals: Whether you want to stay involved or transition fully, we create a plan together that fits your needs.
Our Partnership Criteria
We partner with the exceptional youth enrichment operators who believe in our shared values and long-term approach.
Our ideal partners have:
- Sites: Independent single or multi-sites
- Labor: Multiple instructors or coaches
- Revenue: $1M-$10M
- EBITDA: $300K-$3M
- Maturity: 5+ years of operation
What Makes Us Different
Unlike traditional private equity buyers, we don’t focus on cost-cutting or rapid turnover. Instead, we invest heavily in growth and take a long-term partnership approach to ensure a smooth transition that benefits instructors, staff and kids you serve.
- People-First Philosophy: We prioritize continuity, value staff, and invest deeply in our people.
- No Corporate Takeover: We preserve the valuable brand, identity and reputation you’ve built over decades.
- OperationalSupport: We provide resources and expertise when needed, while preserving local autonomy.
- Tailored Deals: Whether you want to stay involved or transition fully, we create a plan together that fits your needs.