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Your submission has been received!Please check you've entered your email address correctly.@media screen and (max-width: 991px) {#menubutton {display: flex;justify-content: space-between;}}NavigationHomeCompaniesAboutPodcastMoreWritingScoutNewsletterFoundationRolling FundGet in touchGet in touchMoreWritingNewsletterFoundationRolling FundWe buy wonderful  businesses.For over a decade, we've been partnering with founders to give them quick, straightforward exits that protect their team and culture and keep their businesses operating for the longterm.Selling your company can be brutal…#sellingimagecut {display: none;} #sellingimage {display: block;}@media screen and (max-width: 1290px) {#sellingimagecut {display: block;} #sellingimage {display: none;}}After months of negotiation you're usually left with a bunch of legal fees and no deal. If you're really lucky and your deal closes, your bank balance gets a whole lot bigger... then you get to watch the new owners wreck the business you spent your life building.After going through it way too many times ourselves, we started Tiny to become the buyer we wish we could have sold to. That means fair, fast, and founder friendly deals.Read more about why we started Tiny arrow Over the last 15 years, we've built a family of 35+ wonderful businesses...DribbbleShow and tell for designersMetaLabProduct design agencyPixel UnionEcommerce apps and themesFlowBeautiful project managementCreative MarketDigital goods marketplace Artboard We Work RemotelyRemote job boardDesigner NewsNews for designers 5bce19349f4e0e90996e3465_UnicornHunt_Icon Unicorn HuntStartup job board Mealime MealimeMeal planning made easyFresh GigsMarketing job boardCastroTop podcast playerZ1Digital product studioMediMapAccess to care made easyOut Of The SandboxIncredible Shopify themes 5d0d5acc41baf2876c086a1b_DobuleUp20Logo20Icon DoubleUpStrategic growth agency Artboard MeteorApp development frameworkSupercastListener supported podcasting Artboard Copy RehashEcommerce design firm Artboard Copy RideHomeTLDR podcast network 8020 8020NoCode agency Artboard Copy 2 CarambaModern furniture brand Button ButtonGovernment software agency Liftoff LiftoffFullstack software agency FS FoursixtyInstagram + Shopify app 5f213036c3de551b022bac97_buyer-logo BuyerNegotiation as a service GirlBoss GirlbossNetwork for ambitious women Mailman MailmanYour inbox, tamedDribbbleShow and tell for designersMetaLabProduct design agencyPixel UnionEcommerce apps and themesFlowBeautiful project managementCreative MarketDigital goods marketplace Artboard We Work RemotelyRemote job boardDesigner NewsNews for designers 5bce19349f4e0e90996e3465_UnicornHunt_Icon Unicorn HuntStartup job board 5bc91a43aa1ab039d4feb0e2_Mealime_Icon MealimeMeal planning made easyFresh GigsMarketing job boardCastroTop podcast playerZ1Digital product studioMediMapAccess to care made easyOut Of The SandboxIncredible Shopify themes 5d0d5acc41baf2876c086a1b_DobuleUp20Logo20Icon DoubleUpStrategic growth agency Artboard MeteorApp development frameworkSupercastListener supported podcasting Artboard Copy RehashEcommerce design firm Artboard Copy RideHomeTLDR podcast network 8020 8020NoCode agency Artboard Copy 2 CarambaModern furniture brand Button ButtonGovernment software agency Liftoff LiftoffFullstack software agency FS FoursixtyInstagram + Shopify app 5f213036c3de551b022bac97_buyer-logo BuyerNegotiation as a service GirlBoss GirlbossNetwork for ambitious women Mailman MailmanYour inbox, tamedMeet the whole family arrow And given founders dream exits....mask{height:auto;display:flex;align-items:stretch;}.testimonial{height:auto;flex-shrink:0;}@media screen and (min-width: 769px) {.testimonialpicwrap { display: block; overflow: hidden; position: relative;}.testimonialpic { position: absolute; height: calc(100% + 2px); width: 100%; display: block; object-fit: cover;}}"I couldn’t have asked for a better home for Girlboss. Tiny has taken the vision and run with it."Sophia AmorusoFounder of Girlboss"I was extremely pleased with how smooth a transition the acquisition was for our team and the community. Zero disruption and a seamless passing of the torch to Tiny."Dan CederholmCo-founder of Dribbble"I was impressed by Andrew's very methodical and unwavering thesis to growing Tiny's shareholding in Buffer. They were very clear about their valuation mindset (different than silicon valley investors), and they loved our approach of being profitable (again different)."Joel GascoigneCo-founder and CEO of Buffer"Working with Tiny was one of the most seamless acquisitions I've ever been a part of. Fast, painless and ultimately respectful... something that's usually missing in the M&A world."Josh PigfordFounder of Baremetrics"Fundraising is a challenging, miserable process. Even worse for female founders. Andrew and the team at Tiny made the process easy, and they are there when I need them but otherwise leave me to do my thing."Nicole SmithFounder of Flytographer"Tiny sets the gold standard for M&A by eliminating the typical BS and jargon you get when selling. On par with their mantra of being fast, I sold my agency to them within 2 weeks of talking to Andrew - utterly devoid of unfair dealings, painful due diligence, and drawn out conversations. Selling to them was one of the easiest decisions I've ever made."Matt VarugheseFounder of Websterpeace"Tiny stepped in when we needed a helping hand. Fatso was good, but we became great with a bit of additional cash, access to an extensive network of experts, and a team that was there to look out for us."Jill Van GynFounder of Fatso"Once I got to know the team at Tiny, I could quickly see how being part of their family would take us to the next level. The fact that they made the process so easy along the way has been icing on the cake."Ben MooreCEO of Pixel Union"With a transparent and straightforward process, we closed the investment in just eight weeks. Tiny has taken us to the next level by giving us access to world-class knowledge and top-tier talent. Amazing network, incredible people."Hector GinerFounder of Z1"I’ve been through drawn out negotiations with potential partners before, but our negotiations with Tiny were a welcome change. Everything was agreed and wrapped up from start to finish in one month. Since we sold, Tiny has always dealt with us fairly. They take feedback seriously and act quickly. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them as a partner."Pádraig Ó CinnéideFounder of Castro"When we ran a process to find a new home for our Meteor business, Tiny moved at lightning speed, kept the terms straightforward, and didn't waste any of our time, which was very different from our experience with some other potential acquires. We're very happy with how our partnership with Tiny has worked out."Geoff SchmidtCo-founder of Meteor"Tiny means what they say. No hassle, no endless back-and-forth. If they see what you see, it’s as simple as a conversation to do a deal."Brian McCulloughCo-Founder of Ride Home Media"Tiny's given the Creative Market team a home and the resources to focus on building a great business and product. Their process is straight-forward and they mean what they say about providing autonomy to leadership."Chris WinnCEO of CreativeMarket"From initial conversations all the way through acquisition, the team at Tiny clearly communicated and set expectations for each step of the process. The transition happened without any interruptions to our staff or customers with no hidden surprises just as promised."Andrew JohnsonFounder at Rehash"Tiny delivered as promised. Lightning quick process! More importantly, they've been the right partner for Mealime. Support and friendly advice as needed, but ultimately trusting us to make the right calls."Mitch CroweCo-Founder of Mealime"When you're building a company it's so important to find the right investors who support your vision and I don't think you could do much better than Tiny. Andrew and his team have been fantastic partners every step of the way."Blake AdamFounder of MediMapWhy sell to us?Venture CapitalHuge valuation3–6 month processFounders committed to 5+ yearsTerms could make your equity worthlessPressure to provide 10–100X returnsNo cash to founders, just money to growPrivate EquityFull or partial cash out3–6 month processFounders locked in with earnout structureTerms could make your equity worthlessIntervene and change your cultureTypically flip your company in 3–5 yearsTinyFull or partial cash outDeal size ranging from $1M-$300M30-day processFounders can stay or go, we're flexibleSimple structure with cash upfrontOperate as-is with no culture changeHolds companies for the longtermOur process is fast, friendly, and simpleRespond in48 hoursMake an offer in7 daysClose the deal in1 monthEasy 15-day diligence process focused on what mattersNo golden handcuffs — founders can stay or goStraightforward all cash paymentsNo in-person meetingsWe like to buy businesses that have:High marginsHealthy and sustainableA unique advantageLike a brand, community or nicheA simple business modelYou can explain it to your parentsHealthy ProfitFrom $500K to $50MMSuccessful operationsOf three years or longerA high-quality teamA great team with a positive cultureA positive and ethical approachNo sketchy stuffThe companies we buy usually look like this:Growing and ProfitableYou've scaled your business with real customers and revenue. It's profitable ($500k-$50MM), but you're thinking about your next chapter: either handing the reins to someone else, or partnering for the next phase.Venture Investor BuyoutYou've raised some money and built a good business with serious revenue and maybe some profit, but you can't achieve venture scale. Your venture investors need a soft landing, and you want to sell to someone who will treat you and your company right.Co-Founder/Employee BuyoutYou've got early employees, investors, or co-founders who want to leave or cash out. You want to swap them for a friendly new face who can add value and help you grow the business.If you're not sure your business fits the bill, send it to us anyway. We'll let you know within a couple of days.Get in touch arrow Know someone we should talk to?Scout a deal for us and we'll make it worth your while! 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