Own Main Street

    Invest in Upper Main Street businesses with best-in-class operators.

    Catalyst Fund I

    OPEN NOW

    Invest in a portfolio of high-performing businesses with strong operational growth. For Accredited, High Net Worth & Qualified Investors.

    Raised to Date$1.25M of $10M target

    First close in progress

    Create Your Investor Profile
    Fund Size$10,000,000
    Min. Investment$100,000
    Target Pref Return8%
    Focus Industries
    Trades, Essential Services, Niche-Manufacturing

    Catalyst Fund II

    COMING SOON

    The next fund opportunity, focused on regional consolidation in essential service sectors.

    Registration opening soon

    Catalyst Fund III

    COMING SOON

    Future fund opportunity focusing on roll-up strategies in specialized sectors.

    Waitlist only
    The 2026 Stanford Search Fund Study
    FEATURED RESEARCH

    The 2026 Stanford Search Fund Study

    What the data says about one of the market's most overlooked asset classes — and how to access it.

    33.9%
    Aggregate IRR
    4.75x
    Aggregate ROI
    862
    Funds Studied

    How investing works

    From first look to first distribution in five steps.

    Step 01

    Create an account

    Sign up for MainStreet OS and tell us your investment goals and accreditation status.

    Step 02

    Verified

    Complete identity & accreditation verification to unlock qualified investor access.

    Step 03

    Meet with Team

    Discuss Catalyst funds, your investment criteria, and your allocation strategy.

    Step 04

    Deal flow list

    Browse curated funds, individual listings, and roll-up opportunities matched to your profile.

    Step 05

    Invest

    Allocate capital directly into vetted, cash-flowing Main Street businesses and track performance.

    Why Main Street

    The asset-class thesis · cash flow, uncorrelated, Silver Tsunami

    Cash flow first

    Main Street businesses generate real, recurring revenue from day one — not growth-at-all-costs speculation.

    $2T+
    annual SMB revenue

    Uncorrelated returns

    Local essential services, trades, and light manufacturing tend to move independently of public-market volatility.

    Low beta
    to public equities

    Silver Tsunami

    Millions of owner-operators are retiring without a succession plan, creating a once-in-a-generation transfer of assets.

    11,000+
    owners retiring daily
    30,000+
    Listings Sourced
    500+
    Lender Partners
    $2.5B+
    Deal Flow Analyzed
    $100M
    in transactions
    Private Investing

    Invest in Mid-Street.

    Structured opportunities in real operating companies with proven cash flows.

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    Sell Your Business

    Ready to Sell Your Business to a Serious Buyer?

    If your business generates $1M+ in annual EBITDA, we may be your first buyer. We move fast, speak directly with owners, and when it's not the right fit, we'll help you sell the business to our network of qualified buyers.

    What to Expect

    Intro Call (15 min)We learn about your business, financials, and your goals for the transaction.
    Quick Fit ReviewWe evaluate fit against our acquisition criteria and give you fast, honest feedback.
    Offer or Advisory PathWe present a direct offer, or we build a plan to sell your business through our buyer network.
    Smooth TransactionWe manage due diligence, financing, and closing with minimal disruption to your operations.
    Capital Markets

    Access the Capital You Need.

    500+ lenders. SBA specialists. Private debt partners.

    We advocate through the entire financing process to closing.

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    Who We Serve

    Built for Builders Who've Outgrown Fragmented Advice

    We work with capable, high-achieving builders navigating increasingly complex capital decisions. Operators, owners, and accumulators whose success has created real complexity across business strategy, personal wealth, taxes, liquidity, exit planning, and long-term stewardship.

    01

    The Builder

    A business owner reinvesting heavily in their company, with lower investable assets today but significant future liquidity on the horizon. The business is the primary compounding engine. The exit is the defining financial event.

    Our Role

    Help them design a capital strategy that operates with purpose and clarity at every stage — buy businesses, secure financing for acquisitions, and plan beyond the exit.

    02

    The Accumulator

    A business owner whose income is producing excess capital and who wants to build independence from the success of any one business. Sell all or part of the business, secure capital for growth or exit, or deploy capital into privately held businesses.

    Our Role

    Help them build an investment business alongside their main business — intentional, structured, and long-term — so that freedom becomes a real outcome, not just an idea.

    What Both Share: Stewardship

    They see their capital as something with purpose beyond themselves — through family, employees, community, or causes. That orientation is non-negotiable for us. It's the reason we can build deep, long-term relationships with the people we serve.

    Client Success

    Trusted by Serious Entrepreneurs

    From first-time buyers to PE firms, our clients trust us to guide their acquisitions.

    "I worked with Clearly Acquired on a recent acquisition, and from the first interaction, it went smoothly and exceeded my expectations. They don't just know the lingo; they have been a part of deals in every stage and know how to navigate the process of an SBA Loan. I'm not sure the deal would have gotten done if it wasn't for their help."

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    Aaron Lae
    Owner-Operator
    Former Executive

    "I honestly can't say enough about Samson and the team at Clearly Acquired. As everyone who runs a business knows, there are times when growth is essential, but not necessarily congruent with increased cash flow. I run the top Private Training Facility in Colorado, and when we were ready for another expansion, we turned to Clearly Acquired to help us secure the financing we needed to expand the facility and buy the new equipment."

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    Kerianne Los
    Principal COO
    Pursuit Training & Performance

    "Clearly Acquired / Samson's leadership was a great asset for my company when we decided it was the right time to sell. My company Mountain West Disposal started in 2019 and quickly grew into one of the premier waste and recycling companies in northern Colorado. Having multiple one-on-ones with Samson and his team to ensure our company's growth was geared towards increasing market share, leading to a clean sale. Samson and his team worked hand in hand with me until the finish. Networking is one of the biggest struggles I have seen other companies have trouble with. Teaming up with Samson and Clearly Acquired helped me connect the dots with other industries. I would highly recommend that anyone looking to buy or sell their company involve Samson and his team in the process."

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    Andrew Meredith
    Waste & Disposal Owner
    Mountain West