Mastering MOIC for Strategic Growth: Twelve31’s Guide to Smart Acquisitions

In the complex and evolving landscape of business acquisitions, understanding and leveraging key financial metrics is crucial for identifying and capitalizing on value-generating opportunities. Among these metrics, the Multiple On Invested Capital (MOIC) stands as a beacon for assessing investment returns, especially in the context of acquisitions and private equity. This guide from Twelve31 Ventures […]

The Search Fund Industry: Two Decades of Solid Performance from an Investment Perspective

Introduction Over the past 20 years, the search fund industry has proven to be a breeding ground for successful entrepreneurial ventures and lucrative investment opportunities. This once-obscure investment model has attracted significant attention, providing high net worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors with alternative avenues for capital deployment. While there are multiple paths to […]

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Small Business Sale with Twelve31’s Secure Income Management Strategy (SIMS)

Selling a small business is no small feat, as many entrepreneurs grapple with striking the perfect balance between fetching the best price and ensuring a seamless transition. With the introduction of Twelve31’s groundbreaking Secure Income Management Strategy (SIMS), small business owners can now experience a uniquely tailored solution that streamlines the sales process and maximizes […]

Why Buying is Better than Building for Small Business Growth: Insights from Engine 2s

In today’s uncertain economic climate, many small business leaders recognize the importance of developing and accelerating alternative engines of growth for the future. These new businesses, known as “Engine 2s,” use the scale benefits of the core business to grow faster than an independent start-up could. During downturns, companies make bold moves that enable them […]