Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of deals does Smash invest in?

Smash.vc partners with acquisition-focused entrepreneurs, typically self-funded searchers or independent sponsors, pursuing opportunities in the lower middle market.

Rather than chasing early-stage or speculative ventures, they focus on acquiring established small and mid-sized companies with proven operating histories and consistent profitability.

Examples of the types of companies targeted include:

Home Services
Consumer Services
Healthcare Services
Manufacturing
Agencies
B2B Services

Smash is flexible in how we structure investments. We work with sponsors pursuing a defined liquidity timeline as well as searchers focused on building long-term, hold-oriented businesses.

Q: When do you invest?

We only invest in post-LOI transactions.

Smash does not provide seed capital for the search phase. We are always open to connecting with sponsors before a deal is identified and can offer guidance along the way, but our capital commitments are made once an opportunity is secured and diligenced.

Q: Will Smash acquire an entire company directly?

No. Operating businesses day-to-day is not our focus. We partner as minority investors alongside acquisition entrepreneurs who lead and manage the company.

If you are a business owner looking to sell, we are happy to connect you with our network of qualified and vetted buyers.

Q: Does Smash offer support beyond capital?

Yes. Smash provides sponsors with optional post-close growth support. Our portfolio companies receive access to our in-house marketing agency at no cost, along with strategic resources to help scale operations.

Q: What size businesses are you interested in?

For self-funded searcher transactions, we typically look for companies with at least $750K of EBITDA. For independent sponsor transactions, we generally require a minimum of $2M of EBITDA.

Q: How much capital does Smash typically invest?

We generally can invest between $250,000 and $1.5 million per transaction, depending on the structure and opportunity.

Q: How are we different from traditional funds?

1) We don’t chase “growth at all costs.” Our focus is profit first, growth second. Smaller, profitable businesses fit us just fine.

2) We are founders first. We’re comfortable rolling up our sleeves and being in the trenches to grow a company.

Q: Do I need to plan for an exit?

No. If you want to hold the business indefinitely or pursue a full exit in the near term, we’ll support your strategy either way. We’re also happy to advise on what we believe would maximize value for you and the business.

Q: Will you invest if the business is not yet profitable?

No, we are not in the startup game.

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