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Equity capital for
seasoned operators buying enduring SMBs
Mainshares is investing in the future of Main Street by backing small business acquisitions alongside mission-aligned investors.
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$167.9M
GMV of SMBs Acquired
58
Ownerships transitions
2000+
Accredited investors
Why partner with Mainshares to back your deal
We invest alongside experienced SMB investors, simplify the capital process, and provide ongoing support long after the deal is done to increase the likelihood of lasting success
Equity Raise Simplified
Leave behind the endless fundraising grind. We diligence, structure, and showcase your deal to our investors and gather commitments alongside our investment, while you focus on preparing to lead your acquisition.
One Wire, One Line
At close, you receive a single consolidated wire and just one line on your cap table for the SPV.
Strategic Investor Base
We invest alongside SMB experts, current operators, retired owners, and sophisticated investors who provide more than just capital—bringing connections, expertise, and support.
Post-Close Platform & Services
After your acquisition closes, we partner for long-term success with by to handling distributions, reporting, and investor updates to the SPV and by offering expert hiring, bookkeeping, payroll, tax, and transition support.
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The simpler way to raise equity capital
Leave behind countless NDA’s, endless networking, and chasing investor signatures.
01
Qualify for Soft-Committed Capital
Pre-LOI (if needed)
Sign up and apply to receive capital credibility from day one, with a pre-LOI capital profile.
02
Submit Your Deal
post-loi
Once you’ve secured a deal, upload your materials to Mainshares. If the initial criteria are met, you’ll present to the Mainshares Investment Committee.
03
Receive A Term Sheet
Once approved, Mainshares issues a term sheet and fundraises from select investors based on industry, expertise, and fit—ensuring the right partners for your acquisition’s success. Commitments are pooled into a single entity, giving you one check from Mainshares.
04
Work with your Dedicated Closing Team
Your closing team coordinates with lenders, manages documents, and keeps communication clear. We verify investor allocations and deliver a clean cap table so every stake is accurately reflected at closing.
James Teller
Digital Marketing Expert
Andy Park
Former HV/AC Operator
Chloe Johnson
Home Services Sales Expert
Timothy Atkinson
Engineering Firm Advisor
Patric
$10,000 - $50,000
Currently Raising
Private deal
SBA-funded Acquisition of Tool Distribution Business
Inside the Deal: James Breaks Down the Acquisition
10 min
$1,594,600
funded of $1,842,000 goal
Commit
Accepting $10,000 - $50,000 investments
Purchase Price
$2,000,000
LTM Revenue
$1,800,000
LTM Adj. EBIDTA
$600,000
Security Type
Pref. Participating
Preferred Return
12%
Waterfall Type
MOIC-Based
Sourced by KS Capital Group
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Brokered by Main Street Securities
Include securities brokerage services
Mainshares builds investor diligence materials, engages investors, tracks commitments, collects signatures, manages investor accreditations, and confirm wires. All while you focus on preparing to lead your acquisition.
Still trying to get a deal under contract?
Soft-committed capital to back your search
Mainshares helps qualified buyers show up with capital credibility from day one by providing a pre-LOI capital profile they can share with brokers and sellers.
Win Broker Access
Gain Seller Confidence
Target Larger Deals
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Congrats! You’re backed for $250K - $600K
Working with Mainshares has been an absolute game-changer in our capital-raising journey. Their platform not only makes the process easier but adds a level of certainty, professionalism, and access to LPs that is unparalleled.
Mario Antwine, Proud owner of Pearl Interactive Network
$1.25M
in Funds raised
Aligned Incentives,
Zero Fees
Mainshares doesn’t charge operators. We only earn when investors do, so our incentives are fully aligned with yours: close the right deal, structure it well, and create long-term value.
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INVESTMENT CRITERIA
What deals we’re looking for
$250k minimum
We look for acquisitions where we can invest at least $250K.
Strong business-buyer fit
We want to see that you have relevant experience that will translate to running your acquisition.
Historic profitability
We back acquisitions that are set up for success and have a margin for error.
Sound operating plan
We care about how much debt, how you grow, what your plans are.
Operator first, buyer second
We look for folks who have taken the time to go deep on the industry and company.
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