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
After founding and growing Applied Educational Systems to $10mm in revenue, the CEO pivoted in 2012, effectively restarting from zero. By pursuing a customer first philosophy AES flourished and grew become a market leader with 5 straight appearances on the INC 5000 list.
Following the acquisition of AES by a private equity owned company, Northgate Ventures was founded. Our team are entrepreneurs and operators at heart with deep roots in Central PA.
We're seeking another opportunity to leverage our unique experience and build an enduring organization that spans generations.
Our Vision
Offer an alternative exit path for business owners in Central Pennsylvania that maximizes their legacy, impact, and flexibility without sacrificing value.
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 1 hour of Lancaster City (unless fully remote)
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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: $750k+
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History of growth and profitability
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Low customer concentration
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Recurring revenue preferred
Business Criteria (SaaS only)
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ARR: $1.5M or greater
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Profitable
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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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