How We’re Unique
Mission and Values
Rising Tide is founded and led by an entrepreneur, and its end goal is to build one company for long term success. We plan to achieve this goal by purchasing one successful, growing company from a business owner ready to exit (in whole or in part) and transition into the next phase of their lives. Flexible terms allow you to transition from your business as quickly or as gradually as you’d like, while even maintaining up to a 15% stake in the business post-sale; our flexibility also allows us to accommodate unique circumstances for groups of multiple owners others may find too complex. Rising Tide is an entrepreneur rather than an investor, and that shows up in our values:
Commitment:
Rising Tide is buying one company and our Principal Jonathan Hess is committing to running this company through thick and thin for the long term as CEO. This is no portfolio approach. 100% of time and focus are spent on the business.
Integrity:
Rising Tide understands that right decisions are often not the easiest ones and is committed to creating a successful business – not making a quick buck on a “deal.” Firing loyal employees just to boost the bottom line is not on the agenda.
Respect:
Rising Tide is dedicated to building something to be proud of – this includes the original founder, employees and their families existing and new. We’re focused on developing a company that will stand the test of time by strengthening, not breaking, the foundations it stands on: the employees that built it, the customers who support it, and the legacy of its founder.
This commitment, integrity, and respect extends to everything Rising Tide does – especially relationships with business owners and the process of transition from start to finish.
Putting It Into Practice
Enough preaching. Here’s how Rising Tide puts our values into practice, compared with other buyers.
