Independent Sponsor · The Carolinas

Bluffton Capital

Acquiring and growing exceptional businesses across the Carolinas.

01Who We Are

A patient owner for enduring businesses.

Bluffton Capital is an independent sponsor investment firm dedicated to acquiring established services businesses across North and South Carolina and building on their legacy.

The founding principal brings prior ownership experience, having built and successfully exited two companies.

The firm is supported by a network of high-net-worth and family-office capital partners. Its senior advisory board includes veteran CEOs and private equity professionals.

02Investment Criteria

We seek to acquire and operate one established, profitable business that meets the following criteria.

Key Attributes

  • Understandable business models
  • Profitable businesses with a multi-year track record
  • Consistent recurring or repeat customer revenue
  • Located in North Carolina or South Carolina
  • Lower middle market ($500K–$3M EBITDA)

Target Industries

  • Business Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Industrials
  • Tech-Enabled Services
  • Distribution
  • Consumer Goods
  • Health Care

What We Avoid

  • Startups
  • Turnarounds
  • Real Estate
  • Restaurants
03Our Approach

Operators first.
Stewards always.

i

A long-term ownership horizon focused on operating and growing businesses.

ii

A hands-on operator with an accounting and entrepreneurial background, including two prior company exits and early-career experience at Deloitte.

iii

A flexible, straightforward process and genuine respect for the legacy of the businesses we acquire.

04Why Sell to Bluffton Capital

The decision is about more
than the number.

Selling the business you built is one of the most important decisions you will make. We approach it with the care that decision deserves.

Preserve Your Legacy

We honor the work you have put in by continuing to build on what you created — your name, your reputation, and your standing in the community.

Invest in Your People

Your employees and culture are central to what makes the business work. We protect the team that drives your success rather than dismantling it.

A Straightforward Process

A focused capital base and a clear, hands-on approach mean a confidential, efficient process and a transition you can rely on.