Stratford Hill Capital seeks to acquire a local business in Western United States with the intent to preserve their legacy, strengthen operations, and provide long-term stewardship.
We offer business owners a thoughtful exit path that honors your life’s work while ensuring continuity for your employees and customers. Unlike big private equity firms focused on quick returns, we commit to personally operating and growing your business for years to come.
Local businesses are the backbone of our communities. We’re committed to preserving what makes your company special while bringing fresh energy and resources to help it thrive for generations to come.
Stratford Hill loosely follows a search fund model. Instead of building a business from scratch, we look for an established company to buy and run. We’re not raising capital to fund the search itself—our focus is on finding the right business first, then raising funds to support the acquisition. If you’re interested in how search funds work, the Stanford Center for Entrepreneurial Studies has an excellent overview.