Founded to acquire
a great company.
Purpose
Peak Tide is founded by Megan McGee, an entrepreneur who is seeking to acquire a business that she can lead and scale. Megan is a people-first leader seeking a company that makes positive impact. Speak with Megan to see if we're a good fit to continue your legacy.
Mission
Building a great business
starts with great people.
Megan McGee and the Peak Tide investment team are entrepreneurs who dedicated their lives to building companies. We value people as the most important aspect of any organization. We are committed to getting to know a business owner, your team, and your customers to ensure all are in good hands. Our mission includes three components:
Investment Focus 01
Identify a great business
Experience around family business, working alongside CEOs, founding startups, and getting to know business owners every day leads Megan to seek a company with the following characteristics:
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An A+ team
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Profitable for 3+ years
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EBITDA > $1M
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EBITDA Margins >15%
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Repeat revenue >50%
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Serious about selling in the next 3-6 months
Acquisition Outlook 02
Smooth transition through trusting partnership
As the daughter of a small business owner, Megan is familiar with what it means to hand over the company you built. This is why we have three priorities:
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Develop a trusting seller/ buyer relationship to understand your goals and your business
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Agree on a purchase price and terms that align incentives and help you realize your exit plan (acquisition will be financed by my investors, listed on my Team page)
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Work together to ensure a smooth transition into the CEO role to take care of your customers and employees and ensure long-term success
Long-Term Plan 03
Optimize the company for long-term growth
My intention is to build upon the foundation you've created. I'd love to hear your vision for the future of your company. A few ideas I have are:
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Operational streamlining: enhance operations through digitalization and professionalization to position the company as a key player in today's modern landscape
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Business development: utilize investor dollars and marketing experience to acquire new customers and drive growth
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Talent management: invest in your people by building an A+ team through hiring, development, and incentives
Process
A successful seller/buyer partnership
starts with transparency and trust.
Megan is committed to creating an enjoyable sale experience that will allow us to best understand your company while ensuring privacy and fairness. The acquisition process follows a four-stage timeline:
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Introduction
~1 day
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Discuss if your company fits investment criteria via email
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30 minute introductory call to get to know each other and your business at a high level
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I send you a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to give you confidence that everything we discuss remains confidential
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Learning
~1 week
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Share files that help us learn more about your business (service agreements, pricing, customer base, and financials)
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Brainstorm ideas for long-term growth
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Discuss the role that you want to play post-acquisition
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Sign an Indication Of Interest (IOI) as a non-binding agreement reflecting high level deal terms and valuation range
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Diligence
~1 month
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Dive deep into everything about your business, from financial performance, team structure, customer contracts, growth opportunities, and risks
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Revisit and adjust valuation and deal structure according to findings and opportunities
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Sign a Letter Of Intent (LOI) as a formal non-binding offer including a purchase price and specific deal terms
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Close
1-2 months
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Complete final steps with our lawyers and accountants to confirm everything learned in diligence
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Review exact terms and reach agreements on all points
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Work together to ensure a smooth transition to protect stakeholders and create a foundation for long-term success
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Sign final legal documentation and celebrate!