Twelve31’s Inaugural Annual Letter: Reflections on a Transformative 2025

Dear Clients, Customers, and Investors,   As we conclude 2025, I would like to reflect on what has been a significant year for Twelve31. This marks our first annual letter, a new tradition we intend to continue as a means of sharing our progress with transparency and insight. We have drawn inspiration from holding companies […]

Rolling Equity 101: How Founders Can Maximize Value When Selling Their Business

When business owners consider selling their company, the term “rolling equity” often comes up in conversations with advisors and investors. But what exactly does rolling equity mean and how does it impact the transaction? Simply put, rolled equity represents the portion of ownership that the seller retains after the sale rather than cashing out completely. […]

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 […]

Embracing the AI Revolution: The Future of Small Businesses in the Digital Age

Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, one technology stands out for its transformative potential: Artificial Intelligence (AI). As we stand on the brink of the fourth industrial revolution, the integration of AI into everyday business operations is not just an option. It’s an imperative. This is as true for large multinational […]

Twelve31 Spice Ventures Acquires Frisco Spices and Launches Frisco Brands, Inc.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Twelve31 Spice Ventures Acquires Frisco Spices and Launches Frisco Brands, Inc. Omaha, Nebraska. May 10, 2023. Twelve31 Spice Ventures, a private investment firm specializing in the specialty food industry, has acquired the assets of Frisco Spices and launched Frisco Brands, Inc. to lead the expansion of the well-established spice company. The strategic […]

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 […]

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Organic Growth: The Sustainable Alternative Shaping Small Businesses

In a world where acquisitions have long been the driving force behind business expansion, it’s no surprise that an overwhelming majority of these deals end up failing. This has led to a growing number of small businesses seeking a more sustainable approach to growth: organic expansion. Nurturing their core businesses and growing from within, these […]

Unlocking the Potential of Your Business: Why Every Company Needs an Operating Model (S&OP) and How Twelve31 Can Help

An Operating Model, also known as Demand Planning or Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), is a critical tool for businesses of all sizes and industries. It is a forecasting tool that compares projected numbers against actual numbers, allowing a company to realign its strategy in order to better balance supply and demand. S&OP is a […]

Creating Value Faster: A Playbook for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses in Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate combinations can be a powerful way for Small to Mid-Sized (SMB) businesses to create more value and growth opportunities. The goal for many SMB’s is to double or even triple revenues on the way to returning many times their initial investments. However, despite these ambitious goals, many SMB’s fail to […]