Growth partners who value your legacy
- WE SEEK TO ACQUIRE AND RUN ONE GREAT BUSINESS -
- About Us -
Our Mission
We are a partnership with the purpose of acquiring and leading a single, outstanding business. Our objective is to grow the acquired business, create long-term value for all stakeholders, and ensure the seller's legacy and vision are maintained.
Our Approach
We offer sellers an alternative when considering a transition. Our approach is flexible, allowing us to structure transactions uniquely. Once we acquire a business, our Principal takes on the role of CEO, dedicating all his time to its operations. Our focus is on the long term: we avoid quick exits and prioritize sustainable growth.
Our Team
Evergrit Partners is backed by a team of over 20 experienced partners, including business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors who have built and led companies across multiple industries. Our partners share our passion for building long-lasting businesses, seeking not only financial returns but also to make a difference and preserve legacies.
Why Us
We stand apart from traditional private equity, strategic buyers, and venture capitalists. While they focus on short-term returns from flipping companies or aggressive cost-cutting, we see ourselves as long-term partners. We partner with businesses to unlock their full potential, creating sustainable growth and positive impact for employees, communities, and the environment. As a business owner, you deserve a trusted partner who understands the legacy you've built and shares your commitment to its future. That's exactly who we are.
Investment Criteria
We are interested in acquiring a business managed by an owner-operator who is seeking partial or full liquidity. While our approach is flexible, we require a majority ownership position. Companies should meet most of the following criteria:
We will also consider other industries that meet our criteria, except for those that are B2C, highly cyclical, or require high capital expenditure.
- Investment Process -
We move fast with a flexible and seller-focused process
01.
Initial Contact
We start by getting to know you and your business. We'll discuss your goals for a sale and learn more about your company's history, operations, and financial performance.
02.
In-person Meeting
We meet in person to get to know each other better and discuss further steps. We will sign a NDA to assure that your company’s information remains safe.
03.
Letter of Intent
If we're both interested in moving forward, we'll work together to develop a letter of intent (LOI) that outlines the key terms of the transaction, including valuation, structure, and timeline.
04.
Due Diligence
Once we've agreed on a set of terms, we'll conduct a due diligence process to review your financial, legal, and commercial information to validate the assumptions in the LOI.
05.
Closing
Once due diligence is complete and we're all satisfied with the terms, we'll finalize the transaction and close the deal.
IN PERSON MEETING AND NDA
Once we've had a chance to learn more about your business, we'll schedule an in-person meeting to get to know each other better and discuss the potential partnership further. We'll also sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to protect your confidential information.
- Our Team -
Jaime A. Barriga
Principal and Founder
Jaime has over 10 years of experience in investing, operating, and entrepreneurship. He began his career in 2012 at Altra Investments, a private equity firm with over $550 million in assets under management. At Altra, he analyzed investment opportunities in a variety of industries and worked closely with management teams to implement operational and strategic initiatives to create long term value. He was involved in acquiring, operating and selling several companies during this time. While at Altra, Jaime also co-founded SuperFuds, a leading healthy food distribution company in Colombia. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of SuperFuds.
In 2019, Jaime joined McKinsey & Company, one of the world's leading management consulting firms. While there, Jaime worked with leading companies, including many Fortune 100 companies, to help them improve their operations, develop strategic plans, and identify and evaluate investment opportunities.
He then moved on to OpenZeppelin, a cybersecurity company, where he led multiple teams to support the company's expansion and growth. Under his leadership, OpenZeppelin grew from 25 to 120 employees and established itself as a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions.
In his free time, Jaime enjoys cycling, watching sports, and reading about history and business. You might also find him at a horse jumping competition, cheering on his wife Daniela, a professional equestrian jumper.
Jaime holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BSc. in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Los Andes (Colombia).
- Partners -
Evergrit Partners is backed by a team of over 20 experienced partners, including business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors who have built and led companies across multiple industries. These partners will support our Principal during the acquisition and operational phases, taking roles on the Board of Directors.
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Values
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."
Everlasting Grit
We are focused and determined.
We face challenges directly and with resolve
Commitment to Excellence
We set high standards for ourselves and strive to achieve them in everything we do
Intelectual Curiosity
Knowledge motivates us. Constantly learning, we are prepared for innovation and forward-thinking
Integrity and Transparency
Trust is essential. We are honest and open in our interactions, so that everyone we meet feels valued and respected
Joy in the Journey
While results matter, the process is just as important. We enjoy every step, making the journey and its outcomes rewarding
Let's have a chat.
If you own or manage a business that fits our approach, please reach out for a conversation. Discussions will be kept strictly confidential.
REFERRAL FEES: If you know a business owner interested in selling their company, we would be happy to connect. We offer above-market finder's fees for referrals.