The right next owner for the business you built.
Partnering with owners to continue their legacy.
I’m Abhishek. I partner with owners who are ready for their next chapter, buy their company, and personally run it for the long term, so the employees, customers, and name they built stay in good hands.
Every conversation is private. No obligation.
Is this a fit for you?
I work with owners of established, profitable companies who care about what happens next. You might be:
Planning your retirement
You’ve spent years, maybe decades, building this. You want to step away knowing the company, and the people in it, are well looked after.
Ready for your next chapter
You’re not done working, but you are done with this business. You want a clean, fair exit so you can move on to what’s next.
Looking for a partner to grow
You still believe in the business but want someone to take the lead, bringing fresh energy, capital, and focus to its next phase.
What I’m looking for
No business checks every box. Think of these as a guide, not a gate. If you’re close, I’d still like to talk.
The business
- Established and profitable, with at least three years of consistent profits
- Recurring or repeat revenue from loyal customers
- No single customer making up too large a share of sales
- A capable team that wants to stay and keep building
The fit
Genuinely open on industry, with particular interest in:
Close but not exact? Reach out anyway. These are starting points, not strict rules.
Why sell to me
When you sell, who you sell to matters. Here is how I differ from the buyers you are most likely to meet.
Private equity firm
A fund with many companies
- HoldingTypically sold again within four to seven years.
- Runs itA rotating executive or portfolio manager.
- Your teamOften “optimized” to hit the fund’s return targets.
- Your nameMay be merged or rebranded.
- FocusOne of many companies in the fund.
- TermsStandardized to the fund’s model.
Me
One owner, one company
- HoldingI buy to operate it for the long term, with no countdown to a resale.
- Runs itMe: full-time, on-site, and hands-on.
- Your teamI rely on your team and want them to stay and grow.
- Your nameKept, since it’s part of why the business works.
- FocusThe only business I will own, so it gets all my attention.
- TermsWe’ll work together to find terms that work for you.
Competitor or strategic buyer
A larger company in your space
- HoldingAbsorbed permanently and often restructured.
- Runs itFolded into the buyer’s existing management.
- Your teamFrequently cut where roles overlap (“synergies”).
- Your nameUsually disappears into the parent brand.
- FocusOne division competing for attention.
- TermsDriven by the acquirer’s wider strategy.
Selling to a competitor or a fund is one option. Selling to someone who will show up every day and run it as their own is another.
How it works
Selling your business is a big decision, so the process is built to move at your pace. You decide whether to continue at every step, and everything is confidential from the very first conversation.
A first conversation
We talk, confidentially, to see whether there’s a fit. We’ll sign a mutual non-disclosure agreement so you can speak freely. You share some high-level information, I answer your questions, and if it makes sense I give you a preliminary sense of value.
Letter of Intent
If we both want to go further, we work through the details together and I put a written offer, a Letter of Intent, in front of you, with clear terms. Nothing is binding until you are comfortable.
Diligence and close
We confirm the details, complete the paperwork, and close. You receive most of your payment in cash at closing, and we transition the business together on a timeline that works for you.
I’ve sat on the seller’s side of the table.
My family has made dental chairs since 1993. By the time I could read, our chairs were in dental colleges, hospitals, and clinics across the country, and dinner at home doubled as a management meeting.
In 2024 I went back to help run it, reporting to my father, the founder. I ran manufacturing, sales, marketing, customer service, and operations with a team of about fifteen people.
Then I prepared the company for sale. I built the models, wrote the teaser, and answered every buyer’s question. In the end no offer felt right, and my family chose to keep the business.
Before that, I spent nearly four years in marketing and strategy roles with founder-led businesses. I’m now a second-year MBA student at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, finishing in May 2027. During business school I’ve also worked inside a search-fund-acquired behavioral health company.
Now I’m looking for one business to lead and grow for the long term. Outside of work, I practice meditation, mentor young entrepreneurs, and volunteer with community organizations.
Investors coming soon
I’m raising a traditional search fund. My investor group is still being finalized, and I’ll share more here soon.
Introduce me to an owner, and I’ll pay a referral fee.
You don’t need to own a business to help. If you know an owner who’s starting to think about what’s next, I’d be grateful for an introduction. If it leads to a closed deal, I’ll pay you a referral fee.
Make an introductionFor business brokers and M&A advisors
If you represent a seller, I aim to be an easy buyer to work with: clear criteria, fast and straight answers, and a process that respects your client’s time.
I review opportunities quickly, tell you honestly whether something is a fit, keep every conversation confidential, and I’m backed and structured to close. If you have a business that fits, or might, I’d welcome the introduction.
At a glance
Common questions
Is this confidential?
Do I have to sell 100% of my business?
Can I stay involved after the sale?
What happens to my employees?
How long does the whole process take?
How is the purchase funded?
I’m not sure I’m ready to sell. Should we still talk?
What is a fair price for my business?
Let’s start a conversation
Whether you’re ready to sell or just exploring, I’d be glad to talk, confidentially and with no obligation. Tell me a little about your business and I’ll get back to you personally.
abhi@ashmontpartners.comEvery message is read by me, Abhishek, and kept completely confidential.