A permanent home for the business you built.
We acquire established companies from owners who are ready to step away.
Our approach
Why partner with us?
We are a private investment firm that acquires established, healthy businesses from owners who have spent decades building them and are ready to move on to what comes next.
A permanent owner
We buy to keep. We do not flip, resell, or take businesses apart - what you built continues under ownership that intends to last.
Your legacy, intact
The name on the door, the team, and the culture you shaped stay. Day one looks like the day before.
A simple, Confidential process
Everything you share stays strictly confidential. No brokers, no auctions, no public listing - your information is seen by us alone, and one private conversation at a time, at your pace.
Certainty at the close
We are straightforward about value; we are transparent about how we evaluate businesses and how we arrive at the valuations we do. When we agree, we close.
An alternative approach
Cypress Holding Co. offers owners a compelling alternative to traditional exit options.
Cypress Holding Co.
- A permanent owner - we buy to hold and grow
- No predetermined timeline for the business
- Direct Operators and day to day involvement
Private Equity
- Maximize short-term returns
- 3-5 year exit horizon
- Financial engineering
Strategic Buyer
- Immediate synergies focus
- Varied investment horizon
- Job cuts and culture changes
Guides for owners
Thinking about selling your business?
Most owners do this once. We wrote plain-language guides on how the sale process works, what your business is likely worth, and how to get ready.
What we look for.
We look for established, profitable companies with durable customer relationships and a capable management team.
$500K to $3M
Annual EBITDA
Company characteristics
- Annual EBITDA between $500K and $3M
- History of profitability
- Recurring revenue or long-standing customer relationships
- A capable management team in place
- Located in Greater Vancouver or the Fraser Valley
Industries we know well
- Contracting, specialty trades and construction
- Commercial and residential electrical services
- Pharmaceuticals
- Specialty manufacturing and machining
- Transportation and logistics
- Environmental and renewable services
- Healthcare services and medical practices
- Software and technology services
Common questions
Questions owners ask us.
Straight answers to what owners most often want to know before a first conversation.
Will anyone find out my business is for sale?
No. Everything stays strictly confidential. There is no public listing, no auction, and no broker shopping your information around. We never contact your employees, customers, or suppliers without your knowledge and consent. Your information is seen by us alone, one private conversation at a time.
How do you decide what my business is worth?
We look at your earnings history, the durability of your customer relationships, the strength of your team, and what it takes to keep the business healthy long term. We are straightforward about value from the first call and transparent about how we arrive at the numbers. When we agree, we do not renegotiate after diligence.
Do I have to leave the business right away?
No. Most owners stay involved during a transition period that you help define - whether that is a few weeks of introductions or a longer handover. How long you stay, and in what role, is part of the conversation.
How long does the whole process take?
A typical sale closes in two to four months from a first conversation, and it moves at your pace. There is no auction timeline and no pressure. We would rather take longer and do it right.
What happens to my employees and company name after the sale?
They stay. We buy companies to hold them and grow them sustainably - we do not flip, resell, or take businesses apart. Day one after closing looks like the day before.
What does the transition process actually look like?
It starts with a confidential conversation about your business and your goals. If it makes sense on both sides, we review your financials together, agree on value, and sign a simple agreement. From there we plan the handover with you - introductions to key people, transfer of responsibilities, and whatever transition period you choose - so the business continues without disruption.
What does it cost to talk with you?
Nothing. There are no fees, no retainers, and no obligation. A first conversation is simply a conversation, held in confidence, and it exists to answer your questions - not to pitch you.
When you are ready, we are here to listen.
There is no pitch and no obligation. A first conversation is simply a conversation, held in confidence.