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Legacy and continuity
We seek to preserve the customer relationships, reputation, and operating strengths that made the company successful.
For business owners
A thoughtful home for the company you built.
Cicada works with owners of established service businesses who are considering succession, retirement, partial transition, or the next stage of growth.
Our commitment
Direct. Discreet. Respectful.
We will be candid about fit, protect the confidentiality of your information, and respect the people and reputation behind the business.
Why owners speak with Cicada
What happens after the closing.
The right buyer thinks carefully about the years that follow the closing.
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A practical transition
We work toward a transition plan suited to the owner, leadership team, and actual needs of the business.
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Long-term ownership
We buy businesses to run them and grow them over many years.
What to expect
A process designed around clarity.
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Private introduction
Share a high-level overview of the business and what you want from a transition. No obligation and no broad circulation of your information.
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Mutual fit
We discuss goals, timeline, leadership, valuation expectations, and whether Cicada is likely to be the right long-term owner.
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Focused diligence
If there is alignment, we conduct financial, operational, customer, legal, and commercial diligence in an organized manner.
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Transition planning
We build a realistic closing and handoff plan that considers employees, customers, leadership, and the owner’s desired role.
A likely fit
Your business may fit Cicada if…
Treat these as guidelines. A strong company can still be worth a conversation even when one element falls outside the range.
- Established operating history, typically ten years or more
- Approximately $2M–$5M in annual revenue
- $500K or more in adjusted EBITDA
- Recurring, contracted, route-based, or repeat customers
- Strong reputation and a capable operating team
- Owner seeking a responsible succession partner
Confidential owner inquiry
Tell us about your company.
Provide only the level of detail you are comfortable sharing initially. We will use this information to evaluate fit and contact you directly.
Confidentiality matters.
Your information is not posted publicly or distributed to a buyer list. A formal nondisclosure agreement can be completed before detailed information is exchanged.