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We partner with founders and families looking for the right partner to steward their companies' next chapter. As former founders and operators, we play the long game and know all that’s required to protect culture, foster patient growth, and preserve what’s special.
From Buyouts to Breweries (and Back Again)
Our paths have been anything but conventional – but we think they’re uniquely suited to stewarding family and founder-run companies.
We both began our careers in the fast-paced world or large private equity – an industry we admit can be a mixed bag with a well-earned reputation. Few people leave investing to start and run a brewery, but that’s exactly what Jeff did in 2013. As CEO, he scaled Monday Night into a nationally award-winning brewery with hundreds of employees and multiple locations across the Southeast.
It was here at the brewery where we became friends, deepened our love for small business, (admittedly took some licks), and began dreaming about investing alongside other companies like Monday Night – hand’s on, essential businesses where people make the difference.
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There Has to Be a Better Way
Many founders we speak with feel like they are stuck between a set of bad options - selling to hostile Private Equity firms, unsophisticated buyers without operational experience, or employees without who don’t have the capital or know-how to run a company.
At Southstone, we’ve created an investment firm and holding company we’d be excited to sell to ourselves - patient capital, true operational experience, and a culture of collaborative support.
How a Partnership Unfolds
We’re straight shooters who aim to close every transaction in 90 days or less.
Conversation & Fit
An initial conversation about your goals and what makes your company special, followed by sharing some high-level financials (under NDA, of course).
Transparent Diligence
Our chance to get under the hood and learn your business. We do our best to keep disruption and requests to a minimum, and frontload big questions during the first few weeks.
Seamless Transition
Once the partnership is completed and funds wired, we’ll work together to ensure a smooth transition and long term success.
Contact Us
If you’re ready to explore a partnership and begin the next chapter, we’d love to connect with you over a meal or a beer (we know a good place).