Your succession plan

Matt seeks to acquire one company and steward it into its next phase of growth

 

HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?

stewardship (noun): the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care

Entrepreneurial
Succession

We are not private equity nor a strategic buyer - Matt is solely committed to stewarding the legacy of one entrepreneur.

Flexible
Structures

We offer fair, flexible acquisition structures and seek to create a win-win outcome based on your desired transition.

Employees
First

Relationships are paramount. We will treat your employees like family. They have been vital to your success and they will be vital to ours as well.

MEET THE ENTREPRENEUR

Matt Brugner

Founder

Matt is a passionate, values-driven leader who founded Stewardship Partners to acquire, lead, and grow one exceptional business.

Matt was raised in St. Louis, MO, where he was encouraged by family to pursue a career that aligned with his skills and made a lasting, positive impact on others. He attended Baylor University, where he majored in entrepreneurship and finance. During school, Matt launched a student housing business, Student Property Group. After Baylor, he joined the Goldman Sachs Private Bank Underwriting Team, originating debt for some of the most successful entrepreneurs and private equity funds in the US and Europe.

Prior to founding Stewardship Partners, Matt completed his MBA at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management with a focus on Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (“ETA”). He was a member of the 2022 Zell Fellows ETA Cohort, co-founded the ETA Club, and completed internships at Dragonfly Pond Works and NextGen Growth Partners.

Matt’s Christian faith drives his passion to serve others as a leader.

He is an avid golfer, duck hunter, drummer, and superfan of Baylor Athletics.

MEET THE FAMILY

Faith, James, and Millie

Matt is married to his best friend, Faith Brugner. They married in 2016 and live in Dallas, TX, with their COVID-19 puppy, Millie. They welcomed their first son, James, into the world in November 2022.

Faith graduated from Baylor in 2016 with a Masters in Social Work, and she is currently pursuing her own entrepreneurial path as a private practice therapist for adults and children. She is passionate about adoption and foster care, and Faith and Matt hope to foster and adopt kids in the future.

MEET THE PARTNERS

Stewardship Partners is supported by entrepreneurs and operators with experience scaling great businesses.

They provide capital, mentorship, and resources to Matt.

INSTITUTIONAL + FAMILY OFFICE PARTNERS

 
 

ENTREPRENEUR + CEO PARTNERS

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

PEOPLE

  • High-quality company culture with committed employees

  • Owner that cares about legacy and future growth of the company

COMPANY

  • Privately-held business

  • Minimum 3yr operating history

  • High-degree of recurring revenue

  • Growing industry

TRANSACTION

  • Majority sale

  • Open to owner retaining equity in the business + flexible on role post-acquisition

INDUSTRY FOCUS

B2B Software

$1-10MM ARR
Niche Vertical SaaS
Low churn

B2B Services

$0.5-8MM Annual Cash Flow
Diverse customer base
Serving critical need

Our Process

Selling a business is a career-defining moment, one that requires a strong foundation of trust. We would love the opportunity to build a relationship as we navigate the process together.

  • Give Matt a call at 636-489-9149 or email him at matt@stewardship-partners.com. We are always excited to meet and learn from successful entrepreneurs. Information you share is always confidential. In the initial call, we’ll talk at a high level about your business and your goals.

  • Tired of zoom? Us too. We are ready to hop on a plane and come meet with you in-person to learn more about your business and your goals. Around this time, we will request basic financial information about the business, which will help us communicate a ballpark value for your business.

  • During this process, we may request additional information about the company. If we are interested in moving forward, we’ll submit a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) that lays out the key terms of our partnership.

  • We will work together to agree on terms and sign the LOI. Our goal is to arrive at a price and structure that is favorable for you. In addition to equity, we can explore debt and seller financing where appropriate.

  • After an LOI is signed, we start the legal documentation process. During this time, we will also continue to learn more about the business and complete our final diligence. You will get transparency and authenticity from us throughout the process.

  • On the day of closing, we will sign final docs, wire you funds, and celebrate together! A post-close plan will be in place to seamlessly transition the company forward.

Contact

Please reach out with any questions — or if you’d like to discuss the future of your business.

Email
matt@stewardship-partners.com

Phone
(636) 489-9149

Address
603 Munger Ave Ste 100-260 Dallas, TX, 75202