Our Story
At the core of our identity lies a team of dedicated serial entrepreneurs with growth expertise, driven by a shared vision of empowering company stakeholders to achieve maximum value with respect to building their company. Having founded an acquisitions fund focused on small and medium-sized enterprises, we've intricately woven our expertise through the fabric of over 100s of deals, a testament to our seasoned approach. Our diverse backgrounds, ranging from building and exiting a medical services company to pioneering a Technology Advisor company to crafting exceptional event planning experiences and representing the largest private equity law firm, serve as a foundation upon which we're uniquely equipped to guide and facilitate transformative mergers & acquisitions. Guided by this rich experience, we stand ready to lend our insights to those seeking to navigate the intricate landscape of growing and selling a company to achieve the ultimate dream exit.
Building upon this foundation, we've extended our influence to guide and advise clients across
a spectrum of industries—ranging from manufacturing, home services, and B2B companies to the dynamic realms of technology, distribution, and lifestyle sectors. This profound engagement, coupled with our history of orchestrating successful business acquisitions and sales, underpins our commitment to sharing our expertise with those seeking to chart their own course in the world of buying or selling companies.
Our Team
Jarryd Osborne
Advisor and Founder
Founder and operator of a few businesses prior to ARK. After a couple failed business ventures, Jarryd went out to search for a business to buy of his own. During his 3 year long search he saw so much disogranization, complexitiy, and the obvious potenital for improvements in the acquistion process. He also found out that many sellers were simply were not financially in position to exit and/or their company wasn't attracting buyers who would pay maxium value. Through social media channels he shared his journey. Through fate, he had numerous people reach out to him to help advise them on growing and selling a company, from there he decied to start advising full-time. As a serial entrepreneur, consultant, and M&A advisor with a decade of business ownership experience, he finds it extremely rewarding helping others grow their business and eventually achieve the dream exit. He has 3 kids and a loving & supprting wife. When he is not advising, he is golfing, spending time with family, or eating Korean-bar-b que.
Eric Pacifici
Advisor
Founder and partner of SMB Law Group LLP, a boutique transactional law firm focused on servicing clients in the small- and medium-sized business community. Eric is a trusted deal lawyer with extensive M&A and capital markets experience. Prior to forming SMB Law Group, he worked for elite law firms such as Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. During that time, he worked on high-stakes transactions for clients such as Amazon.com, Jerry Jones and Banc of America Securities LLC. Eric has twice been selected as a “Rising Star” by Texas Super Lawyers for M&A.
Neil Saxon
Advisor
US Navy veteran and experienced business operator and investor. Formerly was Owner and CFO of New Day Psychotherapy Group which was sold in 2020 to LifeStance Health. Prior to that Neil was Owner at SoCal Skylights which was acquired by Solatube International in 2017. In addition to being a Board Member, Neil operates Saxon Business Consulting assisting business operators with financial reporting, growth plans, and ultimately preparing to sell.
Our Approach
We believe in ultimate transparency throughout an entire transaction. Each client we approach with a steady pace. When growing & exiting a business, you never want to move too fast or too slow. Keeping clients informed & managing client risks while maintaining a timely game plan is at the forefront of every relationship.
Us in Numbers
$92M
Enterprise Value of Deals Closed
15
Closed Deals
350
Acquisition Deals Analyzed
130
Seller CEO Interviews
$28M
Capital Raised (Debt & Equity)
Media Engagements
