SkyPath invests in great businesses and builds them for long-term success.
We invest in private companies with teams that want to keep building.
SkyPath commits to the long-run and partners with teams to build everlasting businesses. We help companies scale by building meaningful relationships and preserving their legacy.
Empower and Partner
Business is about people.
We believe in the profound impact of recruiting, investing in, and empowering exceptional individuals who share our vision.
We believe this approach is fundamental to building exceptional businesses.
Keep Building
Our goal is to help businesses scale to a multiple of its initial size over the years that follow our partnership.
Together with our teams, we'll strategically navigate the path ahead, whether its enhancing offerings, expanding geographically, investing in technology, or other initiatives.
Invest and Improve
We embrace a culture of continuous improvement.
To thrive in today’s market, great companies are constantly improving and investing to strengthen its core.
Our Focus
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Our goal is to serve and support owners who care about what happens after a transition and who values continuity of customers, employees, and company culture.
We invest and build for the long-term. We do not intend to “flip” businesses.
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Typically, we invest in companies with the following characteristics.
Ownership: Private companies owned by a family or small team of operating shareholders.
Life Stage: 5+ years old
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We are focused on companies headquartered in the U.S.
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We are industry agnostic.
We prefer firms 1) not predominantly project-based, 2) not reliant on recent trends, and 3) not in secular decline.
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Typically, we invest in companies with the following characteristics.
Free cash flow of $500K to $3 million.
History of organic growth.
Potential to consolidate and expand its addressable market organically and through acquisitions.
Why us?
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Track record of success
Our team and advisors have been founders, operators, and investors for over a decade each. Over this time, we have had many successes, including founding a SaaS business to millions of recurring revenue and selling a nearly $1 billion enterprise.
Equally important to the successes, we have made our fair share of mistakes. All of these experiences have helped us develop a playbook for scaling great businesses.
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We roll up our sleeves
We are doers.
Unlike private equity and many investors, we are active operators who will be in the field with the team. We are not passive bystanders.
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We love life and have fun
Life is a gift and it's too short to not enjoy the journey.
We do not take ourselves too seriously. We have fun in things we do.
Meet the Team
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Founder / CEOJohn founded and leads the firm as CEO. He works with investors and operators and evaluates new opportunities.
Outside Work: CrossFit, pilates, hiking, board games
Location: San Francisco, CA
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Chief of StaffSharon is manages operations. She is an extension of our leadership and ensures things operate smoothly.
Outside Work: Church, golf, floral arts, Taiwanese food
Location: New York, NY
Our Core Values
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Care deeply.
We care for and serve our customers, teammates, and partners.
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Take ownership.
We take ownership of our decisions and actions.
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Hustle sustainably.
We are triathletes on a long journey together.
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Be disciplined.
We are disciplined in what we do and how we do it.
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Have integrity.
We are trustworthy, reliable, and honest.
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Be curious.
We are lifelong learners and have a sense of constant curiosity.
Interested in chatting?
We are happy to chat. Please reach out and we will get back to you when we can.