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Investment Criteria

Our approach is grounded in operating experience and disciplined capital allocation. We focus on businesses with predictable cash flows, defensible market positions, and management teams aligned with long-term value creation.

Revenue 3–50M
Profitable / path to
Low churn / repeat
North America primary
Long-term horizon

Investment Methodology

Due diligence framework

Comprehensive commercial, financial, legal, and operational review, leveraging industry specialists where appropriate.

Risk management

Disciplined position sizing, concentration limits, and scenario analysis to protect against downside.

Value creation

Operational improvements, strategic initiatives, and capital structure alignment to drive sustainable growth.

Target Profile

Revenue
$3M–$50M
Earnings
Profitable or clear visibility to profitability
Revenue quality
Recurring or repeat with low churn
Position
Leadership in defensible niche
Geography
Primarily North America, with select global opportunities
Hold period
Long-term, flexible

Illustrative; case-by-case.

Full sale / succession

Majority recapitalization with operating continuity.

Founder liquidity

Partial sale with aligned rollover and incentive plans.

Add-on platforming

Strategic acquisitions and integration to compound cash flows.

Partnership principles

Incentive Alignment

Meaningful founder rollover and performance-based incentives that align all stakeholders with long-term value creation and sustainable growth outcomes.

Operational Excellence

Our team brings proven operational expertise to drive efficiency, scalability, and market leadership through disciplined execution and strategic guidance.

Growth & Value Creation

We target markets with significant TAM and consolidation opportunities, attractive entry multiples, and clear pathways to enterprise value expansion through organic growth and strategic M&A.

Does your business fit our criteria?

Samsara Management

Samsara Management is a private family investment office focused on enduring value creation.

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