Families Investing in Entrepreneurs
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About Us
Great companies are not built overnight. Many family and entrepreneur-owned companies come to a point where the owner wants a long-term partner who can help accelerate growth while preserving what makes the business great.
SevenUnited Group is a Santa Barbara-based private equity investment firm investing family capital. We structure partnerships which allow owners to achieve liquidity but maintain a significant ongoing stake in their company to share in value creation and align interests.
With over twenty five years of experience in buy-and-build strategies, we provide valuable expertise in developing and recruiting management teams, structuring and executing add-on acquisitions, establishing back-office functions and building teams and processes in key areas including M&A, acquisition integration, human resources and sales & marketing.
Our Name
The United Provinces of the Netherlands, also known as the Seven United Provinces, was a federal republic that existed from 1579 to 1795. The republic was established after seven Dutch provinces revolted against rule by Spain and declared independence in 1581. The small state was more tolerant than other countries, which allowed trade, arts and science to flourish.
The Seven United Provinces controlled a worldwide network of trading routes and built a fleet larger than those of England and France combined. Because Dutch trade, art and science were among the most acclaimed during much of the 17th century, this period became known as the Dutch Golden Age.
The history of the Seven United Provinces shows that with focus and agility, small players can achieve outsized success. SevenUnited Group aims to partner with the best entrepreneurs and help them grow their businesses into great enterprises.
How We Are Different
We have a collaborative approach in creating value and overcoming any hurdles that may be in our way. We invest our own money alongside our management partners.
We think in years, not quarters. We focus on working with management teams to build extraordinary companies and do not hesitate to make the investments needed to get there.
By focusing on a limited number of investments, we drive results like a private equity firm, but with the long-term mindset of a family office.
Great companies aren't built in spreadsheets. We focus on empowering people and organizations to reach their full potential.
We believe in simple deal structures to maximize alignment, avoid confusion and reduce risk. We typically use no or modest leverage at closing.
What We Look For
Facility & residential services, distribution and logistics — with a preference for route-based business models.
Recurring or reoccurring revenue with a competitive moat and attractive EBITDA margins in a fragmented market of at least $1 billion.
$3–20+ million of EBITDA in a growing, fragmented market. We focus on companies with meaningful scale potential.
"Our Favorite Holding Period is Forever."— Warren Buffett
Let's Talk
We are actively seeking investment opportunities and welcome contact from entrepreneurs, executives, and intermediaries. We will get back to you in less than 48 hours and will keep anything you share confidential.
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