A long-term home for your business
A promising path forward for your business: Experienced leadership for the next stage of growth
A transition on your terms: A fair valuation, a straightforward transaction, and ongoing involvement tailored to your goals
Integrity and confidentiality: We do exactly what we say we'll do and operate with privacy and discretion
My goal is to lead your business for the next decade or more.
Step 1: Design a Succession Plan
Whether you seek to retire or move into a different role within the business, I will work with you to design a succession plan that meets your needs and sets the business up for success.
Step 2: Diligence and Acquisition
I will deliver a straightforward, efficient transaction to acquire your business and enable you to enjoy the value you've created over so many years.
Step 3: Transition Period
We’ll work together to hand off operational knowledge and thoughtfully transition key relationships.
Step 4: Operate and Grow
I will devote my full time and attention to leading the business and ensuring your employees and customers continue to thrive.
About Kip
Running a business became a dream of Kip’s early in life, when he would hear stories from his grandfather, an immigrant who supported his family of ten as an art supply importer.
Kip Denoyer, Founder
Acquisition and Operational Experience
Kip’s career has been focused on business software and technology, first as an investment banker, then as a software-focused private equity investor at $19B investment firm Accel-KKR. In 2020, he joined ServiceNow’s Corporate Strategy team where he works with the company’s leadership team and product lines to ensure the company delivers a market-leading portfolio of enterprise service management software.
Outside the Office
Kip earned a degree in Electrical Engineering with honors from Tufts University. In his free time, he is an avid skier and competitive tennis player. Kip and his wife Alice live in San Francisco and welcomed their adorable daughter Eleanor to the family earlier this year.
Seeking a business with the following characteristics:
A committed partner
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You're open to a sale of your US-based business
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You're seeking to retire or reduce your day-to-day responsibilities
Loyal repeat customers
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Mostly recurring or re-occurring revenue
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Serving a loyal base of satisfied customers
Profitable growth
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$500k to $5M of annual pre-tax profit (EBITDA), or $2M+ of ARR for software businesses
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Revenue growth in recent years