What Sets Evergreen Apart? A Long Term Acquisition Strategy

Since being founded in 2017, Evergreen has acquired over 80 MSP and software companies and hasn’t sold a single one. However, for the majority of M&A companies, failure rates for acquisitions have consistently fallen between 70%-90%, according to recent studies.

So, what makes Evergreen different from most acquirers? The answer is simple—our dedication to permanent long-term partnerships and a decentralized operating model.

“I do feel like those are our competitive advantages,” said Evergreen advisor Craig Fulton. “We’re in it for the long term, we buy businesses to hold them forever, we give each leadership team a lot of autonomy. I see that as a competitive advantage because you're not micromanaging people and you’re not making short-term decisions.”

Our Mission

At Evergreen, our mission and values are what positions us in stark contrast to the industry norm. We understand that selling your business is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life and the future success of the company is just as important as the financial aspects of the deal. That’s why we are committed to acquiring businesses indefinitely and empowering management teams to achieve their long-term goals. By leading each day with this in mind, Evergreen has succeeded in guiding each of its acquired businesses into a new phase of growth and opportunity.

At the same time, our commitment to building a permanent home for businesses goes beyond longevity. We believe people are the core of every business. For this reason, it is important that each of our acquired businesses has a mission-driven culture and that the people working at the company feel empowered and energized by that mission. Once that alignment is established, business success and career growth come naturally.

Another integral part of Evergreen’s mission is our dedication to preserving your company's talent, culture, and legacy rather than forcing it to adapt to that of a different company. Unlike most M&A companies, Evergreen’s approach recognizes the value of building upon existing talent and leadership instead of starting from scratch. Because at the end of the day, our goal is to help your business grow and thrive without restructuring the foundation it was built upon.

At Evergreen, we view each acquisition as a true partnership and a long-term commitment, not just a “transaction”. We believe that long-term ownership and support matters and we are committed to bringing that to every company we partner with.

Are you looking for a permanent home for your business? Contact us today!