Oaklyn Crest specializes in the acquisition and acceleration of exemplary founder-owned businesses, like yours.
Seamless transitions for retiring sellers looking for the next generation of skilled operators.
Backed by an operator with 10+ years of experience
David brings over a decade of experience delivering results for public and private companies, international firms, governments, and startups.
He started his career as a Project Manager and FEMA consultant for NYC government where he managed $100M+ of diverse commercial construction projects in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
More recently he has been focused on growth strategy, helping clients across industries develop and launch new products, improve marketing, sales and pricing, and optimize their businesses via detailed strategy.
He received his MBA from Columbia Business School, the #1 program in the world.
Testimonials
Anonymous feedback from a career leading diverse teams across high-impact projects
“David was fantastic to work with and has a strong knack for entrepreneurship, strategy and design...he lead by example on numerous occasions.”
“His patience helped me learn and grow”
“I always felt psychologically safe on his team”
“He was excellent at teaching us how to be effective”
“David provides tangible and actionable coaching”
Value
Professional Deals
We don’t send LOIs without first completing satisfactory industry diligence and modeling. This means less risk to you as a seller via a higher likelihood of closing.
Flexible Structures
All deals are bespoke, meaning we’re flexible with key terms that could make a big difference for your transition.
Secure your Legacy
We leverage a stellar network of seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, operators, and corporate professionals to help guide the value creation journey and ensure longevity of your business.
Criteria
Our criteria for assessing potential acquisitions.
Please reach out if your business might be a good fit.
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We are industry agnostic. We look for niche businesses with strong competitive moats.
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Companies and sellers must have a sterling reputation for unwavering integrity among employees, management, customers, suppliers, partners, and other stakeholders.
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Consistently generating $500K - $2M of annual discretionary cash flow.
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A demonstrated history of consistent growth, even if slow and steady.
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Enduring stability is paramount. We look at the following:
10+ years of continuous operations
Stable customer base with long term contracts and low churn
Recurring or repeat sales
Minimal exposure to market cycles
Long-term employees
Management in place
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Strong preference for Mid-Atlantic.
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Asset and stock sales considered. Majority and minority positions considered.
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Generally in the range of 2-4x SDE depending on fit with above criteria.
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Strong preference to also acquire the business occupied real estate.