Own Main Street
A full-stack independent sponsor. We source, underwrite, finance, and operate control acquisitions in essential Main Street businesses, and we invest alongside you.
Two ways to invest alongside us
Catalyst Co-invest Fund
A portfolio of high-performing businesses with strong operational growth. For Accredited, High Net Worth & Qualified Investors writing checks under $1M who want a limited-partner seat and a passive role. We source, underwrite, finance, and operate.
First close in progress
Sponsor Co-Investment Partnerships
For ultra-high-net-worth investors, family offices, and funds that back independent sponsors. Invest directly alongside us in the businesses we buy and run.
- Deal-by-deal co-investment in control acquisitions
- Direct access to deals we source, underwrite, and finance
- We operate the business; you share in the upside
The 2026 Independent Sponsor Study
The first large-scale look at 846 independent sponsor deals — outperforming matched buyouts by 5.3 points with no added downside risk.
How investing works
From first look to first distribution in five steps.
Create an account
Sign up for MainStreet OS and tell us your investment goals and accreditation status.
Verified
Complete identity & accreditation verification to unlock qualified investor access.
Meet with Team
Discuss Catalyst funds, your investment criteria, and your allocation strategy.
Deal flow list
Browse curated funds, individual listings, and roll-up opportunities matched to your profile.
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.
Uncorrelated returns
Local essential services, trades, and light manufacturing tend to move independently of public-market volatility.
Silver Tsunami
Millions of owner-operators are retiring without a succession plan, creating a once-in-a-generation transfer of assets.
Invest in Mid-Street.
Structured opportunities in real operating companies with proven cash flows.
Explore Investments
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
Access the Capital You Need.
500+ lenders. SBA specialists. Private debt partners.
We advocate through the entire financing process to closing.
Explore FinancingBuilt for Builders at Every Stage of Ownership
We partner with capable, high-achieving entrepreneurs at three points on the same arc: building the business, turning its success into independent capital, and putting that capital to work at scale. Each stage calls for a different relationship with us. All three share one conviction: the best place for capital is a business run by someone who knows how to run it.
The Builder
A business owner reinvesting heavily in their company, with lower investable assets today but significant liquidity on the horizon. The business is the primary compounding engine. The exit is the defining financial event.
Help them grow by acquisition: source the next business, structure and place the financing, and when the exit comes, sell to a buyer who will steward what they built. Often, that buyer is us.
The Accumulator
A business owner whose income is producing excess capital and who wants independence from the success of any one business. They understand operating companies better than any other asset class and want to own more of them, without running them.
Give them a diversified seat as an LP in our SPVs and Catalyst funds: checks under $1M, a preferred return, quarterly distributions, and full visibility into businesses we buy and operate ourselves.
The Allocator
A family office, exited founder, or institution with a mandate for direct ownership of operating companies and the capital to do it at scale. What they lack is not conviction or money. It's proprietary deal flow in the $500K–$5M EBITDA band, a diligence team, and operators in the seat on day one.
Make them a partner in the sponsor, not just the deal. Anchor and co-GP partners get first look on every deal we lead, a share of carry and fees, governance rights, and a defined path to equity in the firm itself.
What All Three Share: Stewardship
They see capital as something with purpose beyond themselves, through family, employees, community, or causes. That orientation is non-negotiable for us. It's why a Builder can become an Accumulator, an Accumulator an Allocator, and why some of our Allocators started as the owner of a single shop.
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."
"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."
"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."
Meet the Clearly Acquired Team
A dedicated team of Investors, M&A advisors, Operators, and Capital experts committed to your success.
