You've built a great vertical software business.
Empower it with someone who's seen the best.
Small Bear exists to acquire, own and operate one vertical software business.
Unlike other buyers, our founder has worked exclusively in the space, leading client service and R&D teams at gold-standard vertical software companies in healthcare, real estate and construction.
Hand off to a lifelong partner
You've made software the centerpiece of your career. Shouldn't your company's new leader be able to say the same?
You know your business can reach the next level.
You've done the hard part of building a healthy, sustainable business. From here, the next part is easy.
But you know some options are a better fit than others for your customers and your team.
I have the experience to carry your vision forward in a new way.
I've spent 10 years at industry-leading vertical software companies, managing products, services, and the operations around them. I've built new standard professional services for onboarding; new software integrations and data applications; and new procedures for support and sales.
At each step, I learned to empathize with users whose industry I didn't understand. And I learned the practices used by the best software companies.
As a new owner, I will partner with your team - and your customers - to find the next big opportunity.
Seeking small, but mighty
Your business earns half a million or more per year (in EBITDA).
You founded your company at least three years ago, and it has shown consistent, recent growth.
Your customers depend on you, and show it by churning 10% or less per year.
Your priority, my promise
We strive to empower teams and communities. These values help us execute.
Employees at the center
I've solved hard problems alone. I've prevented them by empowering my team.
Lead with courage
You've never achieved your next biggest goal. Courage supports the bridge.
Know and appreciate customers
Opportunity starts with the customer. Opportunity is found with empathy.
Encourage experimentation
"Perfect is the enemy of good."
- Voltaire
Work backwards
A good plan going nowhere is useless.
Measure and adapt
Change happens fast. See it and respond before you're off-course.