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Grow Without Letting Go.
23X acquires and partners with owner-led businesses. We build on your work, partner with your team, and invest for the long term—one company at a time.
Why We're Different
Operator-Led
We're builders first. We've run teams, owned P&Ls, and know day-to-day realities.
One Company at a Time
No portfolio pressure. Our calendar is your business.
Preserve What's Special
Keep people, culture, and customer promises. Improve the systems behind them.
Why Partner With Us
Owner-Friendly Structures
Full or partial sale; transition on your timeline.
Hands-On Help
FP&A, systems, hiring, and go-to-market—without disrupting the core.
Steady Capital Plan
Sensible debt, patient equity, disciplined reinvestment.
People First
Protect the team; add talent where it lifts the load.
Measured Growth
Organic improvements first; bolt-ons only when they clearly fit.
Clean Transition
Clear roles, simple reporting, no jargon.
What We Look For
  • Type: Managed Service Providers, Security Services, B2B Services
  • Profile: ~$3–$20M revenue; ~$1–$5M EBITDA (directional).
  • Traits: Loyal customers, stable team, room to professionalize systems.
  • Geography: US/Canada (flexible).
  • Owner Goals: Full or staged exit; stay-on options welcome.
How We Work
1
Intro (Week 0–1)
Confidential call to understand each others goals.
2
Understand (Week 1–2)
Deeper dive to understand your business
3
Fair Offer (Week 3–5)
Simple terms, clear path to close.
4
Diligence (Week 5–12)
Gain a good understanding of your business
5
Steady Handover (60–120 days)
Keep what works; improve behind the scenes.
Who We Are
Mark Simpson — Managing Partner
Entrepreneur-operator turned acquirer. Leads 23X day-to-day: thesis, sourcing, diligence, and value-creation planning. Focused on owner-friendly deals and steady, hands-on execution.
Billy Pymm — Advisor & Stakeholder
Trusted advisor to 23X on origination, diligence, and post-close growth. Provides practical go-to-market support and partnership building while preserving what makes the business special.
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