We buy local businesses.

Partnering with owners to give them quick, straightforward exits that protect their team and culture and keep their businesses operating for the longterm.

Selling your business can be a miserable task

After months of negotiation, you're usually left with a bunch of legal fees and no deal.

If you're really lucky and your deal closes, your bank balance gets a whole lot bigger... then you get to watch the new owners wreck the business you spent your life building.

We started S2 to become the buyer owners wouldn’t regret.

That means fair, fast, and founder friendly deals.

Why sell to S2?

 

Private Equity (The other guys)

  • Full or partial cash out
  • 3-6 month process
  • Founders locked in with earnout structure
  • Terms could make your equity worthless
  • Intervention and employee churn
  • Typically flip your company in 3-5 years
  • High tax to seller
  •  Brokerage fees

S2 Assets

  • Full or partial cash out
  • 60 day process
  • Founder’s can stay or go we are flexible
  • Simple structure with upfront cash
  • Operate as is with no culture change
  • Holds companies for the long term 
  • Help reduce taxes to seller
  • No brokerage fees

Our process is fast friendly and simple

  • Respond in 48 Hours

  • Make an offer in 7 days

  • Close the deal in 1-2 months

 
 

We like businesses that have

  • Five-star reviews

  • A unique advantage

  • A simple business model

  • Net income of $300k- $30MM

  • Team leadership

  • Honest approach

 

About

S2 was founded by two entrepreneurs to help owners make the most fulfilling transition into retirement while carrying on their local legacy. We believe American small businesses need a home that allows them to do what they do best - keep America running.