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The Smarter Way to Exit

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Turn performance into lasting value

Multiply what you’ve built

You’ve earned leverage. Use it.

Most business owners think private equity is the dream — until they realize PE takes control and walks away with the real upside.

Most founders think their only option is a full buyout.

But, at Bellemont Capital Partners, we do it differently:

  • You keep 100% of your company
  • We bring capital, strategy, and a growth engine
  • We acquire your competitors under your brand
  • Together, we scale to a $32M–$115M exit
  • And you share in the full upside — on your terms

No buyout. No dilution. Just partnership with real firepower.

If you’re still hungry for growth — this is your model.

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The Exit Isn’t the End — It’s the Opportunity

When you’re ready to sell, we already know the buyer.

 
Most acquirers show up with a check. We show up with a strategy.
 
Bellemont Capital Partners brings more than capital — we bring clarity, infrastructure, and a proven path to scale. Whether you’re ready to transition or still building, we help position your business to command a stronger multiple and deliver a cleaner exit.
 
PARTNERSHIP, NOT PRESSURE. PERFORMANCE, NOT PROMISES.
 
If your business is performing — we help make sure the outcome does too.
 
Right now, M&A is one of the most powerful wealth-building moves available. With over $1.9 trillion in private equity capital waiting to be deployed, the demand for strong businesses — and the dealmakers behind them — has never been higher. If you're positioned right, this market doesn't just offer an exit — it offers a premium.

❌ Who Is This Model Not For?

This model isn’t for everyone — and that’s by design. We partner with founders who are ready to grow with intention and structure. If any of the following apply, this may not be the right fit:

❌ Looking for a fast cash-out with no long-term vision
❌ Avoiding execution, accountability, or clarity
❌ Content with flat growth or staying small
❌ EBITDA below $750K with no clear path upward
❌ Unwilling to clean up operations, financials, or leadership gaps

We’re not private equity — we don’t replace founders. But we do expect high standards, strategic focus, and a mindset built for growth. If that’s you — we should talk.

You deserve a premium multiple

YOU'VE PUT IN THE WORK - NOW IT'S TIME TO GET PAID FOR IT.

At Bellemont Capital Partners, we don’t just help you exit — we help you position your business to demand more. That means strengthening margins, consolidating competition, and sharpening your market position to attract high-multiple buyers.

We work behind the scenes to make sure when the opportunity comes, your business is built to command attention — and the price tag to match.

Here’s how premium exits are earned:

  • Increased EBITDA through strategic acquisitions
  • Operational improvements that boost valuation multiples
  • Clean financials and scalable systems investors trust

This isn’t about selling — it’s about positioning your business to be worth more to the right buyer.

THE BOTTOM LINE: YOU'VE BUILT THE FOUNDATION - WE HELP FINISH THE DEAL.

IS THIS YOU?

 
We work with founders who’ve built something real — and want to grow or exit with precision.
If this sounds like you, you may be a fit for our model:

EBITDA: $750K+

We focus on businesses with strong cash flow and EBITDA that supports scale or exit — typically $750K and above for platform opportunities.

Revenue: Recurring or Reoccurring

We prioritize models with revenue consistency — monthly billing, contracts, or service frequency that builds predictability and value.

Margins: 30%+ Gross Margin, SG&A ≤ 20%

Healthy margins and cost discipline show operational control and unlock the ability to invest in growth.

Sectors: Accounting & Home Services

We focus on non-audit accounting firms, bookkeeping, payroll providers, and home service businesses like HVAC, plumbing, pest control, lawn care, and other subscription-based residential trades.

Tenure: 5+ Years of Operations

Longer operating history signals maturity, client trust, and systems that hold up under diligence.

Leadership: Founder-led with Internal Team

We partner with founders who still lead the business — and have a team in place to support the next phase of growth.

Geography: US-Based

We focus on businesses nationwide, with emphasis on suburban and regional growth markets.

Bonus Fit: Bolt-On Potential or Expansion-Ready

If your business has room to expand locations or absorb competitors, you're especially well-positioned for what we do.

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Business owners who haven’t prepared for an exit

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Founders who exit too early and leave millions on the table

Typical exit valuation (in millions) at $4M EBITDA

Deal it takes to change your financial outcome forever

What Premium Exits Look Like

The Process That Maximizes Your Value

Here’s the step-by-step structure we use to turn solid operations into premium valuation.

Each phase moves you closer to a stronger exit—without giving up what you’ve built.

  1. STEP 1 Retain Control

    Stay in Charge

    You keep 100% of your business.

    No buyout, no replacement — you stay in control of what you’ve built.

     
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  2. STEP 2 Add Firepower

    Fuel Strategic Growth

    We bring the capital, team, and scale strategy.

    That means acquisition advisors, infrastructure, and systems that scale — all backed by nine-figure partners.
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  3. STEP 3 Acquire Competitors

    Roll Up Strategic Targets

    We buy your competitors and bolt them under your brand.

    That instantly increases market share, EBITDA, and valuation — while making you the dominant player.
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  4. STEP 4 Scale Intelligently

    Position for the Payout

    We grow fast. We scale strategically.

    We target $4M EBITDA for a $30M+ exit — or $10M for $100M+. Growth is strategic and aggressive.
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  5. STEP 5 Capture Upside

    Take the Win

    Then we exit — and you share in the full upside.

    No dilution. No replacement. You get the exit private equity normally keeps for themselves.
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MEET YOUR M&A DEALMAKER

 
Ashley McPherson brings 20+ years of brand-building experience to the M&A space — with a career defined by execution, strategic growth, and operational clarity. As a founder, operator, and advisor, she has built consumer brands from concept to market and partnered with some of the industry's most recognized names.
 
Before launching Bellemont Capital Partners, Ashley led product strategy and supply chain initiatives across fashion, retail, and sourcing — with roles at Tommy Hilfiger, Dakine, Volcom, Walt Disney, and her own label, Bikini Junkie, which earned national press and a loyal retail following. She currently supports international buyer strategy for one of the largest global trade shows in the fashion sector.
 
Now, through Bellemont Capital Partners, Ashley applies that same precision and leadership to acquisitions and strategic scale. Her focus: helping founders grow stronger businesses and exit on their terms — with the structure, support, and partnerships to realize the full value of what they’ve built.
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What Founders Ask Us

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would I give up equity if I already own the business?

You’re not giving up what you’ve built — you’re partnering to create what hasn’t been built yet. We structure around the value you’ve already created, and share only in the upside we help drive from here forward.

What if you don’t deliver on growth?

Our model is performance-driven. Equity vests based on results — not promises. If we don’t hit the targets, we don’t earn our share. It’s upside-only alignment, not risk on your side.

Will I still be in charge of the business?

Yes. You stay in the driver's seat. We support with capital, acquisitions, and operational scale — but you make the calls. We build around your leadership, not over it.

What if I think my business is worth more than your valuation?

Great — we respect that. You keep 100% of what you’ve already built. We only participate in the value we help create going forward. This protects your current valuation and aligns us on growth.

Why not just hire you instead of giving up equity?

We’re not consultants. We don’t get paid to give advice — we invest, execute, and build alongside you. No fees. No retainers. Our upside is tied entirely to your results.

What if I don’t want to sell in 3 years?

We set trigger points together. You’re never forced to exit. When we hit $4M EBITDA, we decide together whether to go to market, recapitalize, or hold. You always have optionality.

What protections are in place for me as the founder?

Every deal is built with founder protections: clear equity terms, defined performance milestones, and mutual exit clauses. You’ll have full legal review, transparency, and veto rights on key decisions.

I’ve built this from the ground up — how do I know I won’t be pushed out?

Because that’s not how we operate. We’re not here to take over — we’re here to help scale what you’ve already proven. You’re the face of the business. We’re the engine behind the scenes.

PROXIMITY IS POWER

The right relationships don’t just open doors — they change outcomes.

"You already did the hard part — now let’s make sure the return reflects the work."

Ashley McPherson
Senior Managing Partner

Let’s talk. Let’s build. And let’s exit — together.

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