Entrepreneurs Investing In Entrepreneurs

Mainsail was founded to invest exclusively in bootstrapped businesses like yours. This is not a special fund and this is not a new strategy for us. This is what we have been doing since day one. We have a body of knowledge and expertise specifically relevant to helping bootstrapped companies succeed in the next phase of growth. Our partners' history of investing over $300M of capital in more than thirty bootstrapped companies has returned $1.2B in cash to-date. But we provide more than just capital to help you succeed.

Experience

We are former CEOs and executives, leveraging years of company-building experience at entrepreneurial growth companies and established industry leaders. We take an active and collaborative management approach, working closely with founders and management teams to address critical challenges, including strategic planning, budgeting, building infrastructure, and implementing sales and marketing strategies. We have been where you are now and have done what it takes to succeed. Our expertise in taking bootstrapped companies to the next level makes us an ideal partner for you. 

Team building

As your company has grown so have your responsibilities. Mainsail understands the importance of having the right people in the right places to scale organizations and accelerate growth. We have a strong network of top talent across industries and key functions, and a lengthy track record of attracting high-impact board members. We ideally invest in strong management teams with the intention of maintaining continuity in leadership post investment, but we also have the experience and network to build senior teams when necessary.

Transformational growth

You have achieved tremendous growth by building great products or service offerings and focusing on the customer. However, many bootstrapped businesses face barriers to sustaining their high growth rates. We are experts at scaling infrastructure and organizations to help owners and management teams achieve their long term vision and objectives. We partner with management to accelerate growth rates through operational expertise and targeted capital investments.

Risk diversification

You risked everything to build a successful business and now you have more at stake than ever. We structure our investments to meet your individual financial goals. Mainsail is an ideal partner for company owners looking to diversify their financial position, but still committed to their company’s vision and long term success.

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