About Bonsai
Bonsai Group is a private investment partnership focused on acquiring and managing a single, privately owned business with $1.5M to $5.0M in EBITDA. Bonsai is entirely committed to the success of the business it acquires, and we intend to spend 100% of our time focused on the business.
Our Values
Trust & Integrity
We respect your legacy and the paramount importance of the decision to exit your business. We act with the highest integrity and treat our interactions with owners with strict confidentiality.
High Performance
From meeting with business owners to managing a company, we strive for excellence in everything we do. We aspire to raise the bar on ourselves every quarter.
Technology & Analytics
We believe that most business will need to evolve drastically in the next 10 years to stay competitive. We will bring a toolkit of best practices and deep know-how to help your business win with digital.
Results Delivery
We are practical, data-driven, and focused on bottom-line impact. From our operational and entrepreneurial experience, we understand that driving change requires grit and tenacity.
Industry Characteristics
Fragmented
No large companies dominating the industry
Growing
~5-10%+ annual growth in market size
Non-Cyclical
Minimal downside impact in prior recessions
Minimal Risk Factors
Limited tech, political, or regulatory risk
Company Characteristics
Small / Medium Sized
Revenues between $5M and $40M
EBITDA between $1.5M and $10M
Recurring Revenues
Predictable, repeat revenue
Ideally, annual or multi-year contracts
Profitable / Stable
Strong EBITDA margins
3-5 years of stable cash flows
Diverse Customer Mix
Limited dependency on key customers; multiple end markets serviced