Austin, Texas
We Buy. We Build. We Hold.
Long-term capital for strong businesses. We acquire small businesses from owners who are ready to retire, and hold them.
Who We Are
We acquire and grow great small businesses.
We buy small businesses that are the backbone of the places they operate in. Most often we are buying from someone who is ready to retire, and who wants the thing they built to outlast their involvement in it.
We take the baton and keep running. Same name over the door, same crew, same customers, with the capital and the patience to write a second chapter.
Every business breaks down to people and processes.
We honor legacies.
A good small business is a life’s work. We honor that legacy, preserve what makes it work, and help it keep growing. That stewardship is a commitment we take seriously.
We hold for the long term.
We are not raising a fund and we are not looking for an exit. When we buy a business, the plan is to own it for a very long time, which changes every decision made after the closing.
What We Bring
We build lasting success.
- Long-Term Outlook
- Multi-decade strategies built to stand the test of time. There is no fund, no clock, and nobody to sell to.
- Strengthening Earnings
- Better financial performance, built on what already works, as the foundation for everything that follows.
- Empowering Teams
- The right capital and the right tools, so the people who run the business can do more of what they do well.
- Trusting Leadership
- We promote and back leaders to make informed, impactful decisions, close to the work.
Our Process
Simple, Transparent, Aligned
- 01
Intro Call
We learn about your business and answer your questions. No obligation, and nothing leaves the conversation.
- 02
Diligence & Fit
We move quickly to understand how the business actually runs, and whether we are the right people to carry it.
- 03
Close & Transition
We structure deals around a clean handoff, so your team keeps their jobs and your customers never notice.
FAQ
Clear answers, real expectations
What type of businesses do you invest in?
We focus on cash-flowing businesses with strong local or niche positions in services, manufacturing, or contracting.
What is your post-acquisition role?
An operating partner leads daily execution. We support strategy, finance, and team growth behind the scenes.
Where are you based?
We're based in Austin, Texas and invest across the U.S.
What is your typical deal size?
We target businesses with $1M to $10M in revenue and $800K to $5M in SDE.
From owners and brokers
What people say
“West Boulder Capital followed through on every promise. The transition was smooth, my team was respected, and the business is thriving without me. They’re real operators, not just buyers.”
BenjaminOwner“They didn’t try to change everything overnight. Instead, they learned the business, supported the team, and protected our legacy. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.”
CharlotteOwner“Working with West Boulder was simple and easy, which is rare in business acquisition. I would happily do more deals with them.”
AngeloBusiness BrokerNow Hiring
Join the team
Three open roles. A Rotational Program on a one-year contract, learning our businesses from the inside and then the playbook of how we buy one. A remote Virtual Assistant supporting the leadership team. And a QuickBooks Online Bookkeeper for the portfolio companies.
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Let’s Connect
Looking to Sell or Partner?
If you are thinking about what happens to your business next, this year or in five years, we would like to hear about it. Owners, brokers, and operators all welcome.
Prefer a text? Message (737) 271-7914 and a person will reply.