For Owners Ready for What's Next

A new home for the business you built.

We're two founders who've built and sold companies of our own. Now we buy profitable American businesses directly from their owners — no brokers, no fire sales, no rushed deadlines. And if you'd like, you can keep a piece of what you built.

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Our Acquisition Criteria

We're looking for established, profitable businesses run by owners ready for the next chapter.

  • EBITDA Up to $3M
  • Tenure 10+ years in business
  • Geography United States
  • Industries Services, distribution, light manufacturing, B2B
  • Structure Cash, seller financing, or rollover equity — your choice
Direct from the owner No broker fees Confidential Roll equity if you want We operate. We don't flip. 30+ companies invested in Two founders. Two exits. Direct from the owner No broker fees Confidential Roll equity if you want We operate. We don't flip. 30+ companies invested in Two founders. Two exits.
Our Story

We've been where you are.

Both of us built companies from nothing. We hired the first employee. We made payroll when it was tight. We sweated the customer calls and the supplier negotiations. And eventually — when the time was right — we sold those companies to buyers we trusted.

Along the way, we invested in more than thirty other businesses. We watched what worked, what didn't, and what owners actually need when it's time to step back. The answer wasn't "another broker pitch deck." It was a buyer who would treat the business — and the people in it — with the same care the founder did.

That's what we set out to be. Not financial engineers. Not a private equity rollup. Two operators who understand what you built, will keep your name on the door if you want, and have the patience to do this right.

The hardest part of selling wasn't the price. It was wondering what would happen to my people, my customers, and the name on the building after I walked away. — Every founder we've ever talked to
2
Founders with exits
30+
Companies invested in
~30
Days to letter of intent
0%
Broker commission to you
How We're Different

There's a quieter way to sell.

Most sellers default to listing with a business broker. It works — but it costs money, time, and confidentiality. Here's a side-by-side of your options.

 
Traditional Broker
Zedor Partners
Timeline
6–18 months on market
First call to LOI in ~30 days
Cost to Seller
8–12% commission
No commission. We are the buyer.
Confidentiality
Listed publicly. Employees, customers, competitors find out.
One conversation, NDA-protected, no marketing.
Who Buys It
Whoever shows up — could be a competitor, a financial buyer, anyone.
Us. You know exactly who's stewarding what you built.
Deal Structure
Mostly cash at close. Take it or leave it.
Cash, seller note, or roll equity to keep upside. You choose.
After the Sale
Often a short transition, then goodbye.
Stay involved as long as you want. Or don't. We'll run it either way.
Rollover Equity

Sell your business. Keep the upside.

Most buyers want 100% of your company. We're different. If you want to cash out and walk away, great — we'll write you a check. But if you'd like to stay invested in what you built, we offer rollover equity so you keep a meaningful stake.

That means you get liquidity now, reduce your risk, and still participate in the growth ahead. It's the best of both worlds: the freedom of retirement with the income of ownership.

We've structured deals every way imaginable. Whatever makes you sleep well at night is the right answer.

Option A — Clean Exit
All cash at closing. You're done. You enjoy retirement knowing your business is in good hands.
Option B — Partial Rollover
Take the majority in cash. Roll 10–30% equity. Receive quarterly distributions and participate in future upside.
Option C — Your Structure
Seller financing, earnouts, consulting arrangements, or any combination. We'll build the deal around your life, not ours.
The Process

Four steps, no surprises.

We respect your time. Here's exactly how this works from the first call to the day the wire hits.

01
Week 1

A Conversation

30 minutes on the phone. No documents requested, no NDAs, no pressure. We learn about your business and you learn about us.

02
Weeks 2–3

The Numbers

If we both want to keep going, you share basic financials under NDA. We give you a real, written indication of value within seven days.

03
Weeks 4–6

Letter of Intent

Price, structure, timeline — all in writing. You choose cash, seller financing, rollover equity, or a mix. We work around your preferences.

04
Weeks 7–12

Close

Due diligence with a small, professional team. Funds wire on closing day. You hand off — and stay as involved (or not) as you choose.

The Partners

Two founders, not a fund.

When you call, you talk to one of us — not an associate, not an intake form, not a chatbot.

JS

Joseph Schechter

Founder & Operator

Joseph built and sold a commercial vehicle safety technology company over nearly a decade — taking it from a brand-new product to a market-leading position before exiting to a strategic acquirer. He's the partner who understands inventory, suppliers, payroll, and the daily reality of running a real American business.

JT

Joe Teplow

Founder & Operator

Joe co-founded a software company that was acquired by Salesforce and was later named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. He thinks in systems, modernization, and how to make a great business even better without breaking what makes it great. Y Combinator alum.

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Tell us about your business.

Everything you share is held in strict confidence. You'll hear back from one of us — Joseph or Joe — within one business day. No assistants. No drip campaigns.

What happens next

  • One of us emails you to schedule a 30-minute call
  • We talk about your business — no documents needed yet
  • If there's mutual fit, we sign an NDA and review financials
  • Within 7 days of that, you get a written indication of value
  • You decide whether to move forward. No pressure either way.

By submitting, you consent to Zedor Partners contacting you about your inquiry. We will never share your information. NDA available on request before any financial details are exchanged.