A permanent home for businesses

Teamshares is a tech-enabled acquiror of high quality businesses. We programmatically acquire companies with $0.5-5 million of EBITDA from retiring owners, integrate them with the Teamshares platform, and help employees earn company stock.

Win-win business model

The problem

70%

of small businesses fail to sell

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy.

However, when small business owners retire, 70% fail to find a buyer, often forcing them to shut their doors forever.

The owner loses their retirement money and legacy, the company's employees lose their jobs, and the community loses a valuable business.

Our solution

Permanent

ownership alongside employee stockholders

Teamshares buys small businesses from retiring owners and helps employees earn company stock.

We do this because we believe aligning incentives through employee ownership is a win-win, with better financial outcomes for the business and employees.

Teamshares is a permanent home for businesses. Retiring owners, employee owners, companies, and local economies all win together.

Being an employee owner means I have a stake in building the business and benefit from its growth. I feel empowered and excited about what's next.

Stephanie L.
Employee owner since 2021

How it works

01

Retiring owners

Small business owners retire confidently by selling their business to a company with a great close rate and track record of doing right by people. Their business remains local with their employees continuing their legacy in partnership with Teamshares.

02

Incoming president

Teamshares recruits a talented president to lead the company forward. They begin with an intensive training program and continue to learn through ongoing oversight, expert support, and the Teamshares operating platform.

03

Employee owners

Employees earn stock ownership through continued service in the business and now benefit from the upside of the company's growth. Through aligned incentives and ongoing education on business operations, employee owners have a direct impact on their future wealth.

It's good for sellers because your legacy lives on. And for employees because they receive equity and an opportunity to get financial rewards for contributing to the business.

Mitch H.
Retired owner since 2021

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