A private family office in New York
Patient capital with deep roots.
Zemis Capital acquires and invests in established, independently owned small businesses across the United States. We also back promising entrepreneurs with growth capital, an institutional network, and real time at the table.
Two ways we partner with owners and builders.
Some owners are ready to hand off what they built. Others want to stay and scale it. We work with both, and we do it with our own capital, so decisions are quick and the relationship is direct.
For owners ready to transition
Acquisitions
We buy established businesses from owners who are retiring, moving on, or ready for the next chapter. The process is simple and the terms are fair, with a commitment to preserving the people, customers, and reputation you built.
- Confidential from the first conversation
- A clear proposal within weeks, not months
- A thoughtful transition for your team
For entrepreneurs who want to grow
Growth capital and advisory
For founders who want a partner, not just a check. We invest, open doors across our network of operators and institutional investors, and dedicate real working time to helping you grow.
- Capital sized to the business, not to a fund
- Introductions that lead somewhere
- Hands-on help with strategy, sales, and systems
Capital
Our own balance sheet. No investment committee, no fund clock, no pressure to flip.
Network
Operators, private equity, private credit, and institutional investors we work with every day.
Time
We sit in the work with you. Go-to-market, systems, hiring, and the hard calls.
The right fit matters more than perfect numbers.
We spend our time where the most overlooked opportunities are: real businesses, real customers, and owners who care about what happens next.
Valued under $1M
Businesses larger firms step over. This is where we have conviction.
Established operations
A track record, recurring customers, and a foundation to build on. Not startups, not turnarounds.
Owner stays or goes
Whether the business runs without you or runs on you, we tailor the structure to fit.
Room to grow
Better marketing, sharper systems, or a bit more capital should unlock meaningful upside.
Independently owned
We do not acquire or invest in franchise locations.
Good people
Culture and integrity matter. We care about the teams and communities behind the business.
Sectors where we have conviction.
We like businesses that do something physical, local, and necessary, and we are especially drawn to the ones where new technology can change the economics.
Physical AI and automation
Robotics, machine vision, and AI applied to real-world work: inspection, fabrication, logistics, and the service businesses that adopt them first.
Home and field services
HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, cleaning, and the trades that keep homes and buildings running.
Manufacturing and distribution
Niche makers, light fabrication, and regional distributors with loyal customers and room to modernize.
Property management and facilities
Residential and commercial management, maintenance, and the services that sit around real estate.
Local services and specialty retail
The businesses a neighborhood depends on: auto, fitness, specialty shops, and services with repeat customers.
Digital and professional services
Agencies, software-enabled service firms, and consultancies with durable client relationships.
We invest exclusively in independently owned businesses across the United States. If your business is close to one of these but not quite on the list, reach out anyway.
Simple, respectful, and transparent.
Three steps from a first conversation to a partnership. No pressure at any of them.
Introductory conversation
A confidential call to understand your business, your goals, and whether there is a mutual fit.
Evaluation and proposal
If there is alignment, we review your financials and operations and present a clear, fair proposal, typically within weeks.
Partnership begins
Once terms are agreed we move quickly to close. For acquisitions, a smooth transition. For investments, we get to work alongside you.
Every conversation is confidential. Your employees, customers, and competitors will not know we spoke unless you decide they should.
Let's start a conversation.
Whether you are considering selling your business or looking for growth capital and a partner, we would welcome the chance to learn what you have built.
We reply within one to two business days. Every inquiry is kept strictly confidential.
Prefer email? Write to help@zemiscapital.com.
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