BUYING ONE GREAT HOUSTON-AREA BUSINESS

Led by Special Forces veteran Colby Smith, American Transition Partners acquires and operates a single Houston business for the long term, offering owners, brokers, and partners a stable, values-driven leadership transition.

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Value Pillars

Legacy Continuity

We view your life’s work as a sacred trust. Our approach centers on honoring established culture while ensuring that the core values and community relationships you built remain the foundation of the company’s future success.

Measured Evolution

Growth is achieved through disciplined leadership and investment in people. We eschew aggressive financial engineering in favor of operational excellence, ensuring the business thrives within the Houston market for the long run.

On-Site Leadership

More than just investors, we are dedicated owner-operators. By relocating and embedding ourselves within the daily operations, we provide the stable, hands-on stewardship required to protect the business and lead your local team.

Focusing on One Business • Long-term Houston Stewardship • Financial Discipline • People-First Mentality • Operational Stability

Reliable Stewardship for Houston Partners

We facilitate professional transitions for owners, brokers, and partners by offering disciplined capital, transaction certainty, and a long-term home for Houston’s premier small businesses.

To Business Owners

Securing a stable home for your life’s work. We prioritize your legacy and culture, offering a transition that ensures your team and community thrive under committed stewardship.

Seller Vision

To Intermediaries

We are a prepared buyer providing absolute transaction certainty. Close with confidence through our streamlined process, direct communication, and disciplined acquisition criteria.

Our Criteria

To Financial Partners

Invest in disciplined, long-term operational health. We focus on acquiring one exceptional Houston firm, avoiding aggressive turnover in favor of sustainable, local growth.

Buyer Overview

ABOUT COLBY

Colby Smith is a native Houstonian and former U.S. Army Special Forces officer (Green Beret) with three deployments and a Purple Heart. Leveraging an MIT Sloan MBA and a background in private equity and operations, Colby brings significant P&L ownership and leadership experience to your business. As a hands-on owner-operator, he is dedicated to honoring your legacy while applying professionalized systems to ensure long-term growth and success.

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ACQUISITIoN CRITERIA

Location

Financial Profile

Business Type

Preferred Characteristics

Example Industries

Transaction Structure

Greater Houston area

$750,000 – $3,000,000 in annual cash flow
$2,000,000 – $18,000,000 enterprise value

Service, industrial, or technical businesses with strong teams and a history of quality service

• High-integrity seller approaching retirement or major life changes
• 10+ year operating history
• Revenue from non-discretionary demand
• Loyal, non-project based customers

• Route-based or mobile service businesses (maintenance, repair, installation)
• Industrial and commercial services (B2B, recurring or essential)
• Testing, inspection, calibration, and compliance services
• Equipment maintenance or distribution with value-added services
• Security, safety, and facility maintenance services

• Committed equity investors
• SBA-backed financing or conventional debt for larger transactions
• Flexible structures including seller financing where appropriate
• Prepared to move efficiently through the acquisition process and close with confidence