Private Investment Firm

Spreckels Capital is a private investment firm targeting exceptional companies.

Your long-term investment partner.

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Patient capital
Cash at close.

We commit to the growth and legacy of your business.

PatientFlexibleLong-termCommitted
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Built for decades
01About Us

We commit to your business's growth and legacy.

Spreckels Capital is a company that invests in other businesses. We commit to the growth and legacy of your business. We are patient; we want to build for decades. We tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of founders—whether they're scaling up or moving on to new things. We work together with the owner to find the best path forward, creating solutions that benefit everyone involved. We avoid arbitrary timelines with our capital partners, enabling long-term ownership and operation. We care about everyone involved, especially the team running the business. Our goal is for your business to find its forever home within Spreckels Capital.

  • Patient — we build for decades
  • No arbitrary timelines
  • Your business's forever home
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PatientWe build for decades
FlexibleTailored to each founder
CommittedWe care about the whole team
Long-termNo arbitrary timelines
02What We Do

Two reasons founders reach out

We purchase majority stakes in businesses with intentions to continue the legacy you've built. Two reasons to reach out:

01

I want to retire or transition out

  • Transition out within months—on to whatever is next.
  • Employees and customers are well taken care of.
  • Cash at close.
02

I want capital to help scale or buy out my partners

  • Take some chips off the table.
  • Grow more rapidly.
  • Give partners an exit.
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03Investment Criteria

What We Look For

Spreckels Capital aims to be a lasting partner for business owners and management teams. Our flexible, long-term approach and extensive business expertise allow us to collaborate with a variety of sellers. Our ideal company meets the following criteria:

Company Characteristics

Founder-Led American Businesses
Annual Profits of $750k–$5M
Strong Brand
Highly predictable revenue base
High customer retention rates
Low employee turnover (strong management teams)
History of consistent earning power (5+ years in business)

Industry Focus

Business Services
Education
Entertainment
Technology/Software

If your business does not fit the above criteria, reach out anyway. We would still love to talk and our investment approach is flexible. The criteria listed above are not all-inclusive. If we determine we are not a great fit, we are still happy to give you honest advice and do our best to help you make the best decision for you and your business.

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Simple & transparent
04How Our Process Works

Simple and Transparent

  1. 01Contact Us
  2. 02Sign NDA & Schedule Call
  3. 03Receive high-level terms and offer
  4. 04Execute Letter of Intent (LOI) and complete Due Diligence (DD)
  5. 05Close Deal (You get paid)
  6. 06Continue to run the amazing business you have built
Frequently Asked

Answers for founders considering a sale.

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What if my business doesn't fit your criteria?
If your business does not fit our criteria, reach out anyway. We would still love to talk and our investment approach is flexible. The criteria are not all-inclusive. If we determine we are not a great fit, we are still happy to give you honest advice and do our best to help you make the best decision for you and your business.
What size businesses do you invest in?
Founder-led American businesses with roughly $750k–$5M in annual profits and 5+ years of consistent earnings.
Which industries do you focus on?
Business Services, Education, Entertainment, and Technology/Software — though our approach is flexible.
What's your investment horizon?
We're patient and build for decades, with no arbitrary timelines for our capital partners.
What happens after you invest?
You can transition out within months, or keep running the business you built — we tailor the path to you.
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Find your business's forever home within Spreckels Capital.

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05Get in touch

We'd love to learn about you and your business.

Prefer email? Reach us directly at contact@spreckelscapital.com.

  • Patient
  • Flexible
  • Long-term
  • Committed