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We buy wonderful businesses.
For over a decade, we've been partnering with founders to give them quick, straightforward exits that protect their team and culture and keep their businesses operating for the long term.
32
Companies
$250+ Million
IN REVENUE
18
Years in business
Selling your company
shouldn't look like this:
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After going through the misery of selling a company to traditional buyers many times ourselves, we started Tiny to become the buyer we wish we could have sold to.
We do it differently.
A fair offer in 7 days. Close in as quick as 30. Keep your team and culture intact.
No months of negotiations. No legal fee surprises. No watching your life's work get dismantled.
Learn more about why we started Tiny arrow
Over the last 15 years, we've built
a family of 35+ wonderful businesses...
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Here's what founders have to say:
"This was our second conversation with Tiny, and the grace shown by the team there when we picked a different acquirer for that other business says as much about their philosophy as how they act when things go well. We’re thrilled to be partnering on a shared vision for the future of Letterboxd."
Matthew Buchanan
Co-founder of Letterboxd
"I was extremely pleased with how smooth a transition the acquisition was for our team and the community. Zero disruption and a seamless passing of the torch to Tiny."
Dan Cederholm
Co-founder of Dribbble
"I was impressed by Andrew's very methodical and unwavering thesis to growing Tiny's shareholding in Buffer. They were very clear about their valuation mindset (different than silicon valley investors), and they loved our approach of being profitable (again different)."
Joel Gascoigne
Co-founder and CEO of Buffer
"Working with Tiny was one of the most seamless acquisitions I've ever been a part of. Fast, painless and ultimately respectful... something that's usually missing in the M&A world."
Josh Pigford
Founder of Baremetrics
"Fundraising is a challenging, miserable process. Even worse for female founders. Andrew and the team at Tiny made the process easy, and they are there when I need them but otherwise leave me to do my thing."
Nicole Smith
Founder of Flytographer
"With a transparent and straightforward process, we closed the investment in just eight weeks. Tiny has taken us to the next level by giving us access to world-class knowledge and top-tier talent. Amazing network, incredible people."
Hector Giner
Founder of Z1
"I couldn’t have asked for a better home for Girlboss. Tiny has taken the vision and run with it."
Sophia Amoruso
Founder of Girlboss
"When we ran a process to find a new home for our Meteor business, Tiny moved at lightning speed, kept the terms straightforward, and didn't waste any of our time, which was very different from our experience with some other potential acquires. We're very happy with how our partnership with Tiny has worked out."
Geoff Schmidt
Co-founder of Meteor
"Tiny's given the Creative Market team a home and the resources to focus on building a great business and product. Their process is straight-forward and they mean what they say about providing autonomy to leadership."
Chris Winn
CEO of CreativeMarket
Tiny vs. The Other Guys
Venture Capital
Huge valuation
3–6 month process
Founders committed to 5+ years
Terms could make your equity worthless
Pressure to provide 10–100X returns
No cash to founders, just money to grow
Private Equity
Full or partial cash out
3–6 month process
Founders locked in with earnout structure
Terms could make your equity worthless
Intervene and change your culture
Typically flip your company in 3–5 years
Tiny
Full or partial cash out
Deal size ranging from $1M-$300M
Potential 30-day process
Founders can stay or go, we're flexible
Simple structure with cash upfront
Operational best practices, focus on culture
Holds companies for the long term
We like to buy businesses that have:
High margins
Healthy and sustainable
A unique advantage
Like a brand, community, or niche
A simple business model
You can explain it to your parents
Healthy Profit
From $500K to $50MM
Successful operations
Of three years or longer
A high-quality team
A great team with a positive culture
A positive and ethical approach
No sketchy stuff
Think you might be a fit?