What We Like
Our CEOs
We target CEO searchers AKA Entrepreneurs Through Acquisition (ETAs) who would otherwise consider venture studio model CEO opportunities, COO roles at larger companies, or consulting/Ibanking analyst jobs out of business school.
Domain Experts
COOs/#2s who have domain expertise and are ready to become an owner and CEO.
MBAs
Traditional Search” is limited to very few elite MBAs - self-funded search leveraging SBA7a loans provides a wider funnel of talent.
Tech Founders
2nd/3rd time “failed tech founders” have a chip on their shoulder, experience managing small teams, broad skill set
Home Grown
Our Chief of Staff rotation program provides 1-2 yrs experience shadowing a portfolio CEO to learn what it takes.
We’re Category-Agnostic
But There Are Industries We Don’t Back
Outliers Based on Fundamentals
We evaluate each deal on its fundamentals, not just the industry. That said, there are a few categories that typically don’t align with our model.
If you'd like to learn more about SHV, or share a deal, please get in touch!
“The main asset you have as an investor is your future decisions.“
— Howard Marks
