Our Approach to Acquisitions
A look at how we evaluate potential acquisitions and what makes a business the right fit for the Ironvael portfolio.
Every holding company has a thesis. Here's ours.
The Ironvael Criteria
When we evaluate a potential acquisition, we're looking for businesses that check several important boxes:
1. Sustainable Revenue
We target businesses generating between $500K and $5M in annual revenue. This range typically indicates a company that has found product-market fit and has room to grow, but may benefit from additional resources, expertise, or capital.
2. Profitability
We prefer businesses that are already profitable or have a clear path to profitability. We're not in the business of funding endless growth at any cost.
3. Defensible Position
Whether it's a strong brand, proprietary technology, exclusive relationships, or deep expertise — we look for businesses that have something competitors can't easily replicate.
4. Aligned Founders
The best acquisitions happen when founders are genuinely excited about the next chapter. Whether you're looking to step back, stay involved, or somewhere in between, alignment on vision is essential.
Our Process
We keep things straightforward:
1. Initial conversation — We learn about your business and share more about Ironvael 2. Deep dive — If there's mutual interest, we dig into the details 3. Proposal — We present a fair offer with transparent terms 4. Transition — We work together to ensure a smooth handover
No games. No drawn-out negotiations. Just honest conversations about whether we're the right fit for each other.
If this sounds like the kind of partner you've been looking for, we'd love to talk.