M&A Focused on Acquiring and Scaling Proven Businesses
H-Hour Ventures specializes in the strategic acquisition and operational enhancement of small to mid-sized businesses.
H-Hour Ventures is a Toronto-based private equity fund searching to acquire and operate outstanding businesses in North America that fit our investment criteria.
Our Philosophy
We believe that every business has its defining moment—an ‘H-Hour’—where strategic decisions can lead to exponential growth and success. Our role is to facilitate that moment with precision, expertise, and a deep respect for the company’s origins and future aspirations.
Our Focus
H-Hour Ventures analyzes businesses across North America with a mission to acquire, strengthen operations, and operate long-term.
We provide fellow entrepreneurs the opportunity to exit their company and transition ownership while preserving their legacy and protecting employee base.
H-Hour Ventures seeks to acquire a company whose owner has outgrown, prepared to retire, or has otherwise reached their ideal opportunity to exit, and are eager to proceed with transition. HHV will initially buy one business, operate directly in management, and commit to long-term success.
Investment Criteria
Financial Attributes
✓ Revenue of $1 to $10 Million
✓ Three or more years of profitable operations and positive cash flow
✓ EBITDA of $0.5 million or more
✓ EBITDA margins of at least 15%
Industry/Company Characteristics
✓ Fragmented, large and growing industry
✓ Strong potential for organic growth and/or industry consolidation
✓ Significant component of recurring revenue preferred
✓ Diverse customer base with high retention rates
✓ Clear customer value proposition
✓ Unique and distinct competitive advantage
Management Profile
✓ Owner seeking liquidity and ownership transition
✓ Owner willing to be involved during transition period
✓ Strong middle management team eager to remain with the company
What We Specifically Like
- Innovative Consumer Products: We have a penchant for companies that have established a strong product-market fit with innovative consumer goods, particularly those enhancing everyday life.
- Digital Presence and E-Commerce: Recognizing the power of online commerce, we seek businesses with a solid digital footprint or the potential to scale through e-commerce platforms.
- SaaS products for B2B or B2C markets with great product-market fit and strong subscription base, posed for growth
- Marketing and Service Agencies with unique competitive advantages.
- Recurring or Reoccurring Revenue highly desired
- Veteran-Owned businesses
Our Strategy
Our approach is methodical and tailored:
- Due Diligence and Analysis: We conduct thorough due diligence to understand the nuances of each business, ensuring we’re the right fit for each other.
- Collaborative Transition: We believe in a seamless handover, working closely with current owners to ensure continuity and stability.
- Growth and Expansion: Post-acquisition, we focus on strategic initiatives to scale the business, leveraging digital marketing, operational efficiencies, and product line expansion.
Our Invitation
If you’re a business owner contemplating the next phase for your company, or an investor seeking to be part of a transformative journey, H-Hour Ventures invites you to explore the possibilities with us.
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