We're focused on preserving your legacy, supporting your team, and building sustainable value for the long term
Lehner Ventures is a long-term buyer, not a financial flipper
We're not a fund with short-term exit timelines or pressure to flip businesses for maximum multiples
We won't absorb your business into a larger corporate structure or eliminate what makes it unique
We focus on revenue growth and operational improvement, not slashing costs or laying off employees
These principles guide every decision we make as business owners
We preserve what you've built. Your company's name, culture, and market position matter to us.
Maintain brand identity and reputation
Honor existing customer relationships
Preserve company culture and values
Continue community involvement
Your team is your greatest asset. We invest in people, not replace them.
Retain and reward key employees
Invest in training and development
Create growth opportunities
Foster a positive work environment
We focus on steady, responsible expansion that benefits all stakeholders.
Revenue growth through systems
Long-term strategic planning
Operational excellence focus
Responsible financial management
We move efficiently, communicate clearly, and execute professionally from initial diligence through closing and beyond.
Initial conversation to understand your business, goals, and timeline in complete confidence
Professional review process that respects your time and protects your business operations
Transparent negotiations with straightforward deal structure and realistic closing dates
Collaborative transition with seller support to ensure continuity for employees and customers
Ongoing relationship with sellers who want to see their business thrive under new ownership
Business owners partner with Lehner Ventures because they trust us to honor their legacy
We care about the same things you do: your people, your customers, and the business you've built
We move quickly and close on time with conservative financing structures that ensure deal certainty
No surprises, no games. We're transparent about process, timeline, and expectations throughout
We're hands-on business operators, not financial engineers looking for a quick exit
We honor what you've built and commit to maintaining the standards you've established
No forced sale timeline or exit pressure. We build businesses for the long term
Business owners considering a sale often have similar concerns. Here's how we address them.
Yes. Employee retention is one of our three core commitments. We view your team as your greatest asset and invest in their development and growth. We don't acquire businesses to cut costs through layoffs.
We preserve your brand identity and company name. The reputation you've built over decades matters to us, and we have no interest in absorbing your business into a generic corporate structure.
We move efficiently and typically close within 60-90 days from LOI, depending on complexity. We respect your timeline and work to meet aggressive closing dates when needed.
We expect a transition period to ensure business continuity, typically 3-6 months. The exact terms are negotiable based on your preferences and the business's needs. Some sellers stay on in advisory roles; others prefer a clean exit.
We're not a fund with investor timelines or exit pressures. We're permanent capital focused on long-term ownership, not flipping businesses for maximum multiples in 3-5 years. We focus on revenue growth and operational improvement, not cost-cutting.
If you've built a business you're proud of and are considering your next chapter, we'd like to hear your story. No pressure, no obligations—just an honest conversation about your goals and whether we're the right fit.
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60-90 day typical timeline
Just an honest conversation