Approach
Moving Forward With Confidence
We take a disciplined, partnership-driven approach to acquiring and scaling businesses in fragmented industries where market inefficiencies create opportunities for meaningful growth.
We believe in investing in people and structuring transactions around shared goals – avoiding templated approaches in favor of collaborative partnerships built on alignment and trust.
Investment Criteria
At 424, we invest thematically, entering each opportunity with a clear thesis on what can be built in the space, and then actively support strategic acquisitions to help bring that vision to life.
PLATFORMS
$1-6 million
EBITDA
$3-50 million
Revenue
Acquisitions
We pursue acquisitions based on strategic fit and alignment with the portfolio company’s core thesis – not on size – ensuring each addition meaningfully strengthens the overall platform.
Strategy
Partner-level thesis development addressing large macro trends and tailwinds in areas of unmet need where we believe we can build solutio
424 and Company form a board of directors, strengthen leadership teams, build scalable operating and reporting infrastructure, and invest in sales, marketing, and technology.
424 and management teams pursue selective acquisitions to expand capabilities, add talent, extend geographic reach, and build scale.
Businesses are prepared for a broad buyer universe through leadership depth, operational maturity, and a strong track record of organic and acquisitive growth, resulting in meaningful liquidity for founders and management.