Specialty food production
Specialty food production
Family dentistry, one of our sectors
Family dentistry, one of our sectors
Specialty food, one of our sectors
Specialty food, one of our sectors

TransformingOpportunity.

We move companies from transition to traction.

Our companies

Each funded through its own SPV.

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Chris Lausten
Chris Lausten
Founder, Twelve31, LLC

A note from our founder

“We are entrepreneurs first and foremost. We founded Twelve31 with the purpose of helping businesses succeed.”

“These outcomes underscore that prioritizing our people, from employees to customers and communities, delivers lasting returns.” From the 2025 annual letter

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Founded
2010
Based in
Omaha, Nebraska
What we look for
About $1M to $3M in revenue
Structure
One SPV per company

What we look for

Established companies at a point of transition.

Twelve31 partners with established small businesses at a point of transition. The name stays, the people who make the business work stay, and our team supports them on finance, systems and growth.

No.CriteriaWhat it means
01SizeAbout $1 million to $3 million in revenue, with a history of profit.
02IndustriesSpecialty food, dental and healthcare services, light manufacturing, and B2B technology and services.
03GeographyOmaha and the surrounding region, generally within about 100 miles.
04SituationAn owner planning succession or retirement, or a solid business that needs better operations.
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Downtown Omaha from the Gene Leahy Mall
Omaha and the surrounding region, generally within about 100 miles