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Majority Equity Investment

Strategic ownership partnerships for business growth and transition

What is Majority Equity Investment?

Majority equity investment involves selling more than 50% ownership stake in your business to strategic investors who provide capital, expertise, and resources for growth.

Key Characteristics

  • Investor acquires 51%+ ownership stake
  • Strategic partnership with operational involvement
  • Long-term growth and value creation focus
  • Access to capital, expertise, and networks

Investment Structure

  • Equity purchase with management retention
  • Board representation and governance rights
  • Performance-based incentives and earnouts
  • Exit strategy planning and execution

Benefits of Majority Equity Investment

Strategic advantages for business owners and investors

Capital Access

Significant capital infusion for growth initiatives, acquisitions, and market expansion

Strategic Growth

Access to strategic expertise, industry networks, and operational best practices

Management Retention

Maintain operational control while benefiting from strategic partnership

Risk Mitigation

Shared risk and responsibility for business success and growth

Exit Planning

Structured exit strategies with clear value creation milestones

Market Expansion

Accelerated market entry and expansion through strategic partnerships

Ideal Use Cases

When majority equity investment makes strategic sense

Business Transitions

Owner succession planning, retirement transitions, and family business continuity

Growth Acceleration

Rapid expansion, market entry, technology investments, and operational scaling

Strategic Acquisitions

Competitor acquisitions, market consolidation, and complementary business integration

Industry Transformation

Digital transformation, technology adoption, and business model evolution

The Majority Equity Process

How to navigate the majority equity investment journey

1

Preparation & Valuation

Business assessment, financial modeling, and strategic positioning for investment

2

Investor Identification

Strategic partner selection based on industry expertise, capital capacity, and cultural fit

3

Due Diligence

Comprehensive business review, legal structuring, and investment terms negotiation

4

Transaction Execution

Deal closing, capital infusion, and partnership governance establishment

5

Partnership Management

Ongoing collaboration, performance monitoring, and strategic value creation

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