A local operator
Every company is led by a capable operator with a stake in its success.
The right next chapter for you and your business.
We invest in and acquire strong companies, supporting the operators who lead them. When the right deal aligns, we can move quickly while giving diligence and agreed terms the care they deserve.
A thoughtful transition starts long before a decision.
We begin by understanding what matters to you and learning whether your business could fit TTUN as an investor or acquirer. We look for strong companies and ways to support capable operators.
We consider the whole picture: the quality of earnings, the people behind the work, customer relationships, and what a successful next chapter means to you.
Separate from our investment work, we offer practical readiness guidance and introductions to investment bankers, business brokers, CPAs, attorneys, and lending partners when those relationships may help. Not ready yet? We help owners with succession and exit planning, whether or not they partner with TTUN.
A readiness engagement never obligates you to transition to TTUN. If we are not the right fit, we will introduce you to operators and investors who are.
Book a readiness conversationIs my business a fit?
$500K to $5M EBITDA
5 industries: logistics, light manufacturing, construction services, B2B services, niche brands
Within 250 miles of Louisville, KY, across Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee. We also consider businesses that could relocate to the area.
Our goal: your company stays local
Our goal is to keep the company, and the jobs and relationships behind it, in its home economy.
Low leverage
Debt the business can carry in a bad year.
A regional deal team
Advisors who help everyone close with confidence.
Focused across Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee
Discreet first conversations
Ready to move quickly on the right deal
Our acquisition timeline
These are indicative steps, not fixed deadlines. When a business and the right terms align, we work with purpose while giving diligence and financing the attention they require.
Day 1
Introduction
We start with a phone call or face-to-face meeting to understand your priorities. No documents are needed for this first conversation.
First 10 days
Information gathering
If there is mutual interest in exploring further, we discuss what information would be useful and why. Early requests should be focused and proportionate.
Day 10 to 14
Indication of interest (IOI)
We share our interest, a potential value range and our post-close plan. Together, we work through a focused pre-LOI diligence list over 10 days toward an LOI with a clear path to closing.
Day 15 to 25
Letter of intent (LOI)
If both sides want to proceed, the terms and transition framework are discussed collaboratively, with the right professional advice for the situation.
Day 60 to 90
Closing
A closing depends on diligence, mutually agreed terms, financing, and other details. No outcome or timeline is guaranteed.
A transition measured in more than dollars.
The people
We ask what your employees need to feel secure, and where leadership depth exists, or needs to be built.
The staying power
We favor durable companies with real customers, practical operations, and room to improve without breaking what works.
The fine print
We discuss structure, seller involvement, timing, and transition expectations plainly, before they become surprises.
The place
Our goal is to keep local companies rooted in their local economies. Investing within 250 miles of Louisville, KY, across Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee. We also consider businesses that could relocate to the area.
How you fit
Your business stays at the center. We pair it with an operator to lead it, patient capital and trusted advisors, all from the region.
Business readiness scorecard
A clearer picture, one practical question at a time.
Work through 24 questions across the eight areas buyers look at first, in about 5 minutes, then get a private readiness report with a few grounded places to begin. No contact details needed until you are ready to see your report.
Start with the question you are actually asking.
Maybe you are two years out. Maybe a partner wants to retire. Maybe you are simply curious what a thoughtful transition could look like. A first conversation can be exploratory and private.
Book a private conversationCommon questions
How do I sell my business in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana or Tennessee?
Start by seeing it the way a buyer will. Take the free Seller Readiness Scorecard, then talk with a buyer or advisor about your goals. TTUN Ventures acquires owner-run businesses with $500K to $5M in EBITDA within 250 miles of Louisville, KY, and a first conversation is free and private.
Who buys businesses near Louisville, KY?
Buyers include private equity firms, strategic acquirers, search funds and local investors. TTUN Ventures is a Louisville, KY firm that buys owner-run companies with $500K to $5M EBITDA within 250 miles and works to keep them locally owned. A first conversation is free and private.
How long does it take?
With TTUN, a typical path runs about 60 to 90 days from first conversation to closing: an introduction, about 10 days of focused information gathering, an indication of interest by day 10 to 14, a letter of intent by day 15 to 25, then diligence and closing. Every deal is different, and no timeline is guaranteed.
What happens to my employees?
Our goal is to keep each company, and the jobs and relationships behind it, in its home economy. Every company is led by a capable operator, and we work with the existing team rather than turning the business upside down.
What if I'm not ready yet, or TTUN isn't the right fit?
Many owners start years before a transition. We help with succession and exit planning, whether or not you partner with TTUN, and when another buyer or path fits better, we can introduce you to the right operators and investors.
Can TTUN help me get my business ready even if I don't plan to transition to TTUN?
Yes. We help owners with succession and exit planning on their timeline, and we introduce trusted advisors when that helps. Getting ready never obligates you to work with TTUN.
How do I start getting my business ready?
Take the free Seller Readiness Scorecard for a private first read, then book a readiness conversation with Brian Nutt to talk through what to work on first.