A thoughtful home for exceptional small businesses
Thornhill Partners acquires and operates essential service businesses for the long term. We partner with founders seeking a respectful transition and steward companies with care, discipline, and continuity.
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Long-term ownership, operator-led
We focus on operationally sound, compliance-driven businesses where trust, consistency, and execution matter. Our approach is simple: preserve what already works, invest in people and processes, and grow responsibly over time.
Our philosophy
Long-term ownership
We buy businesses to own and operate—measured in decades, not exit cycles.
Thoughtful transitions
Founders have built something meaningful. We prioritize continuity, clarity, and respect for legacy.
People first
Strong teams and trusted customer relationships are the foundation of every great business.
What we look for
We seek established B2B essential service businesses with durable demand—often supported by regulatory, contractual, or mission-critical requirements.
We value companies with repeat customers, strong operations, and capable teams. Fit matters more than a perfect checklist.
- Recurring or repeat revenue
- Clear operating procedures
- Experienced employees who deliver the work
- Diversified customer relationships
- Owners thinking proactively about succession
Fit matters
In the interest of saving time on both sides, Thornhill Partners is generally not a fit for:
- Highly transactional or one-off project work
- Businesses dependent on a single individual
- Turnarounds requiring immediate restructuring
- High customer concentration
- Significant near-term capex needs
- Companies built for rapid resale
Let’s talk
If you’re a founder exploring the next chapter—or a broker representing a high-quality business—we’d welcome a confidential conversation.
Email: hello@thornhillpartners.com
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