3+ years
A demonstrated operating history with customers who value what the business provides.
Start a conversation →Acquisition criteria
Established by history.
Ready for what's next.
We look for understandable businesses with proven demand, responsible ownership, and a practical path to become stronger through better operations.
The businesses we understand
Specific enough to be useful.
Flexible enough to see potential.
Criteria guide our attention; they are not a mechanical screen. We are interested in the quality of the business, the people around it, and whether Helyx can contribute meaningful operating capability.
$100K–$800K
Established EBITDA or owner earnings, with enough visibility to understand the underlying economics.
United States
Mainland U.S. businesses, with particular interest in the Southeast and adjacent markets.
Founder or family led
Owners who care about customers, employees, reputation, and the next chapter of the company.
A team worth preserving
Useful know-how and customer trust that should be strengthened rather than replaced.
Visible operating levers
Practical opportunities in sales, systems, technology, leadership, or capital allocation.
Areas of interest
Several sectors.
One operating lens.
Main Street
Service and essential businesses with durable local or regional demand.
SaaS
Focused software products with recurring customers and a clear operating purpose.
IT services
Consulting and managed services businesses built on specialized expertise and trust.
AI & robotics
Applied technology that improves real work and creates measurable customer value.
Real estate
Development and operating opportunities where disciplined execution creates durable value.
Useful context
What our criteria
mean in practice.
Is the Southeast required?
No. We consider businesses across the mainland United States, while maintaining a practical emphasis on the Southeast.
Does the owner have to leave?
No. We can plan for a complete transition, continued involvement, or a phased role depending on the owner and the business.
Are you seeking distressed companies?
Our focus is established, fundamentally sound businesses. We prefer to build from a strong base rather than depend on a turnaround thesis.
How long will Helyx own the business?
We underwrite with a long view—generally at least five to seven years, and often longer when the partnership continues to create value.