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Abhi Ravishankar & 3 partners devised a novel holdco structure to prioritize flexibility, cash flow, and the long term.

Topics in Abhi’s interview:

• Going from BCG partner to small business buyer
• Starting a holdco with 3 friends
• Their primary and secondary partner model
• Setting up contingency plans in their operating agreement
• Goal of spending more time with family
• Not taking on investors
• Quickly learning about potential industries
• Closing on a pool business in 6 weeks
• 4 add-ons in 18 months
• Acquiring 2 ShelfGenie franchise locations

References and how to contact Abhi:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Marc Nzojibwami’s episode: The Model for a 3-way Longterm Holdco

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• Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team

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• Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital Advisory

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• The Acquisition Lab

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