Fighting for the future of America’s small businesses
Mainshares backs the next generation of American owner-operators with the community, capital, and tools they need to succeed.
Keeping small businesses locally owned and operated
The Manifesto

America’s small business economy is at a turning point. There are over 6,000,000 SMBs in the U.S., and a majority have aging owners. As those owners retire, what happens to those businesses?


Apart from closing up shop, there are two potential outcomes:


  1. Large private equity-backed companies slowly buy them up, while cutting staff and increasing prices. The days of independent businesses come to an end.
  2. The next generation of hardworking, talented Americans takes these businesses forward. Like their predecessors, they take pride in employing their neighbors, delivering value to their customers, and investing in their communities.


Mainshares exists to fight for independent ownership, prosperous communities, and the future of America’s small business economy.

Meet some of our allies
We’re lucky to have the support of passionate Americans looking to keep ownership local.
A mission that matters
We believe locally owned small businesses are critical to the future of our nation.
Employ nearly half of the workforce
Over 61M Americans work for small businesses.
Americans rank SMBs as the top trusted institution, above the US military, church, etc.
Americans rank SMBs as the top trusted institution, above the US military, church, etc.
Generate local wealth
Over 61M Americans work for small businesses.
Meet the team
From a former exec at one of our country’s largest banks to a decorated combat veteran, our team is made up of folks who bring the experience and grit needed to achieve our mission.
What you can expect from us
We look for teammates, clients and partners that are mission-aligned and share our values.
Act like an owner
We are all in and will do whatever it takes. We have people counting on us, whether that’s our customers, our employees, or our investors.
Industry pros
We take our profession seriously. We value time spent in the trenches, over beating a drum.
High integrity
It takes years to build a good reputation but only a second to lose it. We treat our customers, employees, and partners fairly.
Honor the past, build for the future
We believe you can recognize the value of experience while being excited to build the future.
Play the long game
We’re building a generational business. We invest in relationships and technology today knowing that they may take years to pay dividends.
Hungry dogs run faster
We’re in a fight for the future of America’s small business economy, and are hungry to win.
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