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Grow Without Letting Go.

23X acquires and partners with owner-led businesses. We build on your work, partner with your team, and invest for the long term—one company at a time.


Why We're Different

Operator-Led

We're builders first. We've run teams, owned P&Ls, and know day-to-day realities.

One Company at a Time

No portfolio pressure. Our calendar is your business.

Preserve What's Special

Keep people, culture, and customer promises. Improve the systems behind them.

Why Partner With Us

Owner-Friendly Structures

Full or partial sale; transition on your timeline.

Hands-On Help

FP&A, systems, hiring, and go-to-market—without disrupting the core.

Steady Capital Plan

Sensible debt, patient equity, disciplined reinvestment.

People First

Protect the team; add talent where it lifts the load.

Measured Growth

Organic improvements first; bolt-ons only when they clearly fit.

Clean Transition

Clear roles, simple reporting, no jargon.

What We Look For

  • Type: Managed Service Providers, Security Services, B2B Services
  • Profile: ~$3–$20M revenue; ~$1–$5M EBITDA (directional).
  • Traits: Loyal customers, stable team, room to professionalize systems.
  • Geography: US/Canada (flexible).
  • Owner Goals: Full or staged exit; stay-on options welcome.

How We Work

1

Intro (Week 0–1)

Confidential call to understand each others goals.

2

Understand (Week 1–2)

Deeper dive to understand your business

3

Fair Offer (Week 3–5)

Simple terms, clear path to close.

4

Diligence (Week 5–12)

Gain a good understanding of your business

5

Steady Handover (60–120 days)

Keep what works; improve behind the scenes.


Who We Are

Mark Simpson — Managing Partner

Entrepreneur-operator turned acquirer. Leads 23X day-to-day: thesis, sourcing, diligence, and value-creation planning. Focused on owner-friendly deals and steady, hands-on execution.

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Billy Pymm — Advisor & Stakeholder

Trusted advisor to 23X on origination, diligence, and post-close growth. Provides practical go-to-market support and partnership building while preserving what makes the business special.

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