Investment
Criteria
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We acquire companies that generate the vast majority of their revenue from subscriptions or contracts.
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We are looking for companies to have a steady history of profitability over several years.
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The business is operated by the owner, who can be a day-to-day executive or a remote operator.
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Leadership and key employees count their tenure in decades, not months.
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A reputation for having high integrity with it’s employees, clients, and vendors follows a business, even after acquisition. It is hard to overstate how important that is.
Industries
Focus
The January 23rd Company has unique leadership and acquisition experience in the industries listed below.
Niche Building Services
Companies that provide a niche service to high-quality building owners and property management companies.
Automotive Retail, Rental, and Service
We have experience providing software, services, and marketplaces that support auto dealerships, rentals, repair shops, OEMs, aftermarket suppliers, and vendors.
Supplier and Supply Chain Management
From onboarding new suppliers and contract compliance to purchase analysis and forecasting, we have experience managing companies that help their clients deliver goods and services without a hitch.
Niche ERP and POS Platforms
Mission-critical software platforms that have been designed for the unique needs in their niche consumer or B2B service businesses.