Elevate Your Legacy
Experienced entrepreneur and operators partnering with Central PA business owners to facilitate a smooth transition and support long-term growth
About Us
Our Story
At Northgate Ventures, we build with purpose: customer-centric, people-first, and focused on longevity.
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After scaling Applied Educational Systems to $10MM in revenue and earning five straight INC 5000 appearances, we successfully led the company through acquisition. Today, our Central PA-rooted team of entrepreneurs and operators is dedicated to building the next generation of market leaders.
Our Vision
Offer an alternative transition path for business owners in Central Pennsylvania that maximizes their legacy, impact, and flexibility without sacrificing value.
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We're seeking to partner with an entrepreneur or family owned business to acquire, operate and grow the organization over the long term.
Our Values
Integrity
We do what’s right. right for customers, for employees and our community
Commitment
We say what we mean and do what we say. We're accountable.
Curiosity
We know we don't know it all and are always asking why to learn & improve
Trust
We believe it's absolutely critical and the foundation for success
Why Choose Us
Experience
From building and leading teams to process optimization and digital transformation our team has a diverse background and network to draw upon.
Understanding
No one will care about your business quite like you do, but we'll be a close second. We've been in your shoes and know the importance.
Patience
We don't have a timeline or intention to sell. Our long term time horizon removes short term tradeoffs to better align incentives across the organization.
Focus
No broader portfolio to manage. No outside investors with competing priorities. We will devote 100% of our time to one company.
Flexibility
We aren't a formal investment fund or competitor with internal processes. This allows us to be creative and work towards what's best for you and your business.
What We're Looking For
Situation Characteristics
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Entrepreneur or family owned
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Located within 60 miles of Lancaster City
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Compelling reason for exiting business (retirement, lack of succession plan)
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Management is committed to a smooth transition
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Desire to exit to a local, likeminded group
Business Criteria
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Industry agnostic
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Annual Revenues: $5M or greater
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Annual EBITDA: $1mm+
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History of growth and profitability
Business Criteria (SaaS only)
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ARR: $1.0M or greater
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Breakeven
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Growing
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Low customer concentration
Contact Us
500 Terry Francine Street, San Francisco, CA 94158
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