What We Invest In

Sell or stay-put; we'll grow your business

If you're a founder who is ready to shift your business into the next gear or you want to get out to do something entirely different, Next Gear can help. Our seasoned private equity professionals, online sales, and marketing experts leverage their talent and technology to get you the best deal, accelerate growth, and achieve your business's full potential.

What we invest in

Are you a fit for Next Gear?

  • You market and sell your products and services to consumers nationwide.
  • Your customers often look online for advice.
  • You believe there is significant e-commerce upside for your company if you could just figure out how. Perhaps your competitors already have.
  • Your products are as good as, or better than, your competitors' products at similar, or better, pricing.

Who we work with

Founders / owners


After years at the wheel, you're ready to shift your life and business into the next gear. That might look like continuing to lead the company with some new partners to help accelerate growth, or it might mean more time (or all your time) at the beach, on the golf course, or in the mountains. Whatever outcome you desire, Next Gear can provide a full valuation for your business and quickly close a deal that works well for you. You can feel confident your business is in the right hands with our team of veteran investors, business leaders, and marketing experts.

Third-party helping a founder / owner


With a long track record of closing deals quickly and successfully, Next Gear can help you help your client achieve their objectives. We agree on deal terms quickly, compensate fairly, and avoid the pitfalls that cause transactions to stall out. When you bring Next Gear to the table, you are serving your client well.

Get in touch

Think Next Gear is the right partner for your business? Send us a message to start a conversation.