Searching for Small Business Owners!
If these characteristics describe your business, please reach out to see if you are a good fit.
Founder-Owned and Looking for a Thoughtful Transition
Preserve your People, Culture, & Legacy
You are a Founder in the Mountain West looking to transition into retirement, hoping to continue your legacy via new stewardship.
$600K+ Profit | $2M+ Revenue with Low Customer Concentration
- 3+ Years of Profitability
- Low Customer Churn
- Consistent Margin Profile
Stable Services Industry with Highly Recurring Sales
Real Estate & Home Services
Specialty Auto Services
Distribution & Logistics
Commercial Cleaning
Travel / Tourism
Education Services
About Justin
Born and raised in Ellicott City, Maryland, I proudly grew up in a unique community that shapes my identity today. In my backyard lies the famed B&O railroad, the domestic birthplace of commercial expansion and a symbol of exploration. My home state is described as “America in Miniature” — with mountains, cities, beaches, and our nation’s capitol all within a short drive. These ideals inspired my family to take countless cross-country road trips, and I can proudly say that I have seen the cultural and geographic diversity of all 50 states with my own eyes.
After working professionally across the East Coast for 7 years, I recently moved to Denver, Colorado to pursue my passions for entrepreneurship and exploration, instilled by various personal and professional experiences. Growing up in an entrepreneurial family that experienced the real effects of economic cycles, I now firmly believe that Main Street investments underpin the core fabric of our shared future. By pursuing entrepreneurship through acquisition, I now seek to lead a Main Street business that supports the foundations of our great Mountain West communities.
I received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, cum laude, from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
Read more about me
Before launching Snow Raven Capital, I was a Real Estate Financial Planning & Analysis Manager @ Indeed.com — a cross-functional leadership role across unique avenues of the business, with the common goal of converting simple ideas into the built environment. Our work supported Indeed’s core mission of helping people get jobs across a substantial base of small to medium-sized business customers. Inspired by this mission, I am eager to support these same Main Street jobs in my operational journey post-acquisition.
Prior to Indeed, I spent 2 years as a Proprietary Equity Trader @ Trillium Management — an experience that sharpened my ability to assess business risk & reward frameworks.
Most importantly, I grew up as a multi-sport athlete who understands the value of teamwork and adversity. I’m an avid Baltimore Ravens & Utah Jazz fan — two small market teams that embody the underdog mentality that I largely resonate with today. Through my appreciation for merit-based sporting outcomes, I have built an identity rooted in competitive integrity and fulfillment that I hope to integrate into every business decision I make. Other activities I enjoy outside of work include skiing, poker, board games, film & media, Formula 1 cars, golf, and exploring new places.
Why "Snow Raven Capital"?
“The creative inspiration for Snow Raven Capital is motivated by values driven by fiercely adaptable, problem-solving flocks of wild Ravens. The social personality of these logical birds dovetails with a backdrop of snow-capped Rocky Mountains, which represents an appreciation for the free-ranging, paramount journey of entrepreneurship through acquisition that I hope to accomplish.” – JC
The Search
I aim to preserve a founder-operated legacy for years to come; the following foundational characteristics make it possible.
Motivated Seller
I am searching for a deal where the owner has strong motivations to sell — outside of business performance. I hope to provide an exit opportunity for a Founder looking to continue their legacy via a new operator.
Key Traits
- Considering Retirement
- Open to Seller Financing
- Seeking a Steward of Your Legacy
Quality Earnings
Understanding true Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) and net working capital dynamics is crucial in assessing the risk profile of a small business. I plan to approach diligence with prudence, but in good faith.
Key Traits
- Consistent 3+ Year Profitability
- Limited Customer Concentration
- Stable Margin Profile
Industry Winner
Organic retention and renewals of existing business contracts are foundational to long-term value creation. This dynamic promotes recurring revenue stability in spite of industry headwinds and cyclicality.
Key Traits
- Strong Customer Retention
- Highly Fragmented Industry
- Provides Essential Services
Our Process
Unlike PE or a Strategic Buyer, I am supportive of flexible deal structures & am aligned with sellers on streamlining the entire process from pre-LOI to close.
Snow Raven Capital believes your business is an opportunity to invest in Main Street for the long-term.
DEAL PROCESS
I offer an efficient, but flexible 4-8 week deal process with direct communication and timeline alignment.
OWNER TRANSITION
As a motivated entrepreneur, I’ll aim for simple transition terms for a clean break, while exploring creative seller financing options.
FUTURE MANAGEMENT
I plan to focus on sustainable long-term growth, while retaining your brand identity, employee culture, and local reputation.
Private Equity sees your small business as a short-term acquisition target — no more, no less.
DEAL PROCESS
Transactions can drag on for months due to endless stakeholder & committee approvals, with intense legal review.
OWNER TRANSITION
Oftentimes, the total payout is contingent on a multi-year earnout structure, where compensation is tied to your performance.
FUTURE MANAGEMENT
With fund horizons of only 3-7 years & annual distribution targets, new management is misaligned on long-term priorities.
Strategic Buyers are looking to absorb, rebrand, and repurpose your business into a larger entity.
DEAL PROCESS
Due to corporate investment mandates, internal approvals & integration diligence can severely delay a deal process.
OWNER TRANSITION
Strategics add years to your exit timeline, tying your compensation to complex integration goals as a future employee.
FUTURE MANAGEMENT
External management will rebrand & repurpose your business, further diluting your company culture & reputation.
Connect, Confidently
Snow Raven Capital LLC is focused on having authentic conversations, whether or not you are ready to sell your business. Our flexible, legacy-oriented search diligence process promotes honesty and prudence towards a thoughtful transition of ownership. If your small business journey aligns with our search criteria, please reach out!
Connect, Confidently
Snow Raven Capital LLC is focused on having authentic conversations, whether or not you are ready to sell your business. Our flexible, legacy-oriented search diligence process promotes honesty and prudence towards a thoughtful transition of ownership. If your small business journey aligns with our search criteria, please reach out!
