Investment Focus

Larson Equity seeks to acquire established, profitable businesses from owners looking to retire or transition leadership. We prioritize durable businesses with strong fundamentals and proven operating models, with skilled teams in place for long-term continuity.

We are open to opportunities across a wide range of industries and business services. Our current focus is on platforms in the Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) space and related industrial services, but we evaluate all qualified opportunities that meet our criteria.

What we look for

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Demonstrated operating history with growing customer demand

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Established teams or key employees supporting day-to-day operations

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Low customer concentration

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Recurring or repeat revenue

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Limited maintenance capital expenditure requirements

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Planned owner transition or retirement

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$1.0 – 7.5 million in annual revenue
As a general guide on size

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Located in California or Utah
Open to other Western states (WA, NV, AZ, OR)

We are generally not a fit for

Businesses where day-to-day operations are highly dependent on the owner’s direct involvement
Venture-backed, pre-profit, or turnaround situations
Large, institutionally-run platforms

Each opportunity is evaluated on its own merits

Broker introductions welcomed