The team at Artisan Ventures partners with businesses to further growth after the startup phase. Often, what got you here won’t get you to the next level without transformation. Below, are ways through which we will partner with you.
Advisory
In today’s highly competitive business climate, advantages in information, process, and execution have never been more important. Having an experienced team to partner with to identify blind spots and assist our partners to act on solutions with clarity and conviction.
Strategic Investments
Unlock your business's true growth potential by transforming thriving companies into industry leaders. Our team of professional investors is ready to work with you to devise an acquisition strategy for growth in current and ancillary markets.
Exit
Exiting is not just a single point when a new owner takes over the business. Exits happen throughout the lifecycle of business ownership. We have the experience to move owners from being the technician, leadership of the business, and the final ownership exit.
Artisan Ventures Differentiation
Partnering with Artisan Ventures means placing trust in a team that values the solid foundation your business stands upon. We see every collaboration as a chance to enhance what makes your enterprise unique, fostering growth that respects your established culture.
Win-Win-Win
Our commitment to Win-Win-Win scenarios ensures that owners, investors, and stakeholders all share in the triumphs, building on your business’s achievements and safeguarding the expectations and legacy of everyone involved.
Confidentiality and Certainty
We uphold Confidentiality and Certainty at every step, guaranteeing a secure, streamlined process with transparent outcomes and a clear timeline, safeguarding your business’s sensitive information and operations against any disruption.
Transaction Speed
We strive for efficiency, targeting a 45 to 90-day window to finalize deal and prioritizing minimal disruption to your business and personal life. We achieve this through creative structuring and a lean approach to due diligence.
Post Sale Adjustment
Recognizing the significance of Post Sale Adjustment, we craft strategies that support your transition into 'what’s next,' offering continued involvement opportunities and fostering new paths for your ongoing personal and professional development
Ready to elevate your business or explore a rewarding exit strategy? Click below to book your complimentary strategy session with Artisan Ventures. Simply complete a brief form to help us align on your objectives and determine the best path forward. For a deeper understanding of how we assess, improve, and prepare your business for exit, continue reading about our partnership approach.
How we will work together
Assess
- What Is Success? Why?
- Tax/Ownership Structure
- Business Model + TAM
- Core Beliefs, Values + Mission
- KPIs, Reporting + Budgeting
- Leadership Score + Review
- Systems, SOPs + Automation
- Customer Success, NPS/CSS
- Recruit, Train, Comp/Benefits
- Tech Stack + Vendor Analysis
- Review/Assess Cost Structure
Improve
- Test Price Increases
- Price/Margin Pocket Waterfall
- Internal Costs + Automate
- External Costs + Re-Source
- Optimize Value Ladder + Funnel
- Improve Creative + Targeting
- Add Media Channels + > Spend
- +> Inbound + Outbound Sales
- +> Partners, Affiliates + Referral
- +> Earned, Owned, Paid Media
- Acquisitions for Growth
Exit
- Optimize Valuation Levers
- Internal CDD, LDD + FDD
- Entity + Personnel Documents
- Identify Potential Buyer Pool
- Prepare One-Sheet
- Solicit IOIs + Secure NDAs
- Prep Deck, CIM + Data Room
- Negotiate + Review LOIs
- Negotiate APA/EPA/SPA
- Buyer CDD/LDD/FDD
- Escrow, Close + Integration