We are a private investment fund dedicated to acquiring and operating a single privately-owned U.S. business.
What We Do
We have a singular goal: to acquire a fundamentally sound business and continue carrying out its vision.
We believe there is nearly nothing closer to a sure bet in capitalism than an American business that has been in operation for 15+ years with strong people, producing a quality product or service within a resilient process.
We believe in slow, patient capital.
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What We Don't Do
Unlike traditional private equity, we insist on keeping management in place. We will never acquire a business to flip it in 3-5 years for a profit - we don’t believe adding value to a business is cutting budgets and replacing the management team.
About
Hello, I’m Gisselle - founder of Meze Partners and the buyer. I invest in small to lower-middle market businesses so I can do my favorite thing - coach and manage people - at a larger scale and in a more impactful way. I grew up in south Florida and live in NYC. I love: waking up early, daydreaming, walking my dog, margaritas, the feeling of grass on my feet. I'm a hippie-capitalist. I have an MBA from Kellogg. I had a lot of different jobs in my 20s and 30s: I worked in advertising. I worked in product development and manufacturing in Shanghai. I was a management consultant. I like to do hard things. I love strawberry shortcake. I've heard "no" more times than I've heard "yes". I have a strong delayed-gratification muscle.
​Investment Criteria
We seek to acquire an enduringly profitable business with the following profile
$750K - $5M EBITDA
In operation for 15+ years
HQ in tri-state or South Florida
Target Industries
We target industries where we have an operator advantage given our background as former operators
Healthcare
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Med-spa
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Fertility preservation
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End of life care
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Mental health practices
Veterinary
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Practices
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Hospitals
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Surgery centers
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Trade School
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HVAC
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Plumbing
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Electric
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Professional Services
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Accounting
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Tax preparation
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Payroll services
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