Aerial view of Landa Park, New Braunfels, with the spring-fed lake, oaks, and the red footbridge

Thinking about selling? Make sure the business you built keeps going.

We are Founders' Oak, a North Texas family that buys one good business and runs it for the long term. Not private equity.

GeographyNorth & Central Texas
ApproachLong-term ownership
The namesakeA live oak, Landa Park

We're here to keep what you built.

At Founders' Oak, we are not a private equity firm looking to cut costs and quickly move on to the next deal.

As a family operation, we are passionate about small and medium-sized businesses, and dedicated to acquiring a well-established company, maintaining its legacy, and fostering long-term growth.

To transitioning business owners, we seek to provide value to you, your company, your employees, and our community.

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The original Founders' Oak, a centuries-old live oak spreading over a low limestone wall in Landa Park, New Braunfels
Target cash flow $750K+/ year
Hold period Long-term
Process 3-6months

Businesses someone spent a lifetime building.

We value each business's unique story, and look for companies that have built something meaningful: strong culture, lasting customer relationships, healthy financials, and a defensible position in their market.

Read our full criteria

  • i.Culture
  • ii.Company
  • iii.Financial Success
  • iv.Market
Golden-hour light over the spring-fed lake at Landa Park, New Braunfels

A confidential conversation about your next chapter.

We read every message ourselves. We operate across the Southern United States, with a particular focus on North and Central Texas.

Email thomas@founders-oak.com Phone (972) 207-3207 Entity Founders' Oak LLC