Catalyst Fund I
OPEN NOWInvest in a portfolio of high-performing businesses with strong operational growth. For Accredited, High Net Worth & Qualified Investors.
First close in progress
Catalyst Fund II
COMING SOONThe next fund opportunity, focused on regional consolidation in essential service sectors.
Catalyst Fund III
COMING SOONFuture fund opportunity focusing on roll-up strategies in specialized sectors.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
