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Ridge & Valley Holdings, LLC  ·  Small Business Acquisition

Your business deserves a buyer who will run it, not just own it.

We acquire small service businesses from owners who are ready to transition. Whether you're just starting to ask "is it time to sell my business?" or you're already preparing for the next chapter, we honor what you built, protect your team, and keep your community served.

At a Glance
Acquisition range$1M – $2M
Fair SDE multiples2.5x – 4.0x
Operating history required3+ years
Target to close60–120 days
Target industriesService businesses
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Preserve Legacy

You built something real over decades. We honor the work, the relationships, and the reputation you earned, not merely the revenue multiple.

II

Strengthen Communities

Local service businesses are the quiet backbone of every town. We keep them operating, independent, and growing for the families who rely on them.

III

Empower Others

We demonstrate that building something enduring, through thoughtful acquisition rather than mere speculation, is within reach for any serious operator.

Who We Are

Two operators.
Not a fund.

Ridge and Valley Holdings is led by two founders whose combined backgrounds span clinical operations, people management, technology systems, CRM implementation, marketing, and startup leadership. These skills are directly transferable to running and growing any service business. Learn about our acquisition process.

We are not private equity. We do not install outside management. When you sell to us, you are handing your business to the people who will actually run it, with our names on the door and our reputations on the line.

Sierra Fidler, Co-Founder of Ridge and Valley Holdings, specializing in operations and people management
Co-Founder · Operations & People Management

Sierra Fidler

Over a decade of clinical operations experience has given Sierra the discipline, process-design instincts, and people-management skills that translate to running any service business. She brings rigor to compliance, quality systems, and team leadership.

Operations Compliance Process Design People Management
Zachary Wright, Co-Founder of Ridge and Valley Holdings, specializing in technology and growth
Co-Founder · Technology & Growth

Zachary Wright

A career spanning CRM systems, digital marketing, loyalty programs, and startup founding gives Zachary the toolkit to modernize operations and drive revenue growth in any acquired business. He builds the infrastructure that makes compounding possible.

CRM Systems Digital Marketing Revenue Growth Systems Design
Why Us

Built on Real Operating Experience.

10+

Years combined operations experience

Clinical & Tech

Clinical operations, technology systems, and growth marketing expertise

Active Network

Active in the national acquisition entrepreneur community

Documented Criteria

Every acquisition evaluated against a documented criteria scorecard

We are not career investors learning on the job. We built careers managing teams, designing processes, and running operations in high-stakes environments. We bring that same discipline to every business we acquire.

Industries We Serve

Service businesses where
transition matters most.

We focus on fragmented service industries where owner relationships and community trust are central to the business: the exact sectors where a careless transition does the most damage.

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Home Services

HVAC, pest control, lawn care, plumbing, electrical. Recurring revenue and deep community roots.

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Staffing & Workforce

Placement firms, temp agencies, and training programs where reputation is everything.

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Wellness

Physical therapy, fitness, and holistic wellness practices with loyal client bases.

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Senior Care

Home health, companion care, and aging-in-place services for growing demographics.

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Training & Certification

Safety training, professional licensing, and skills programs with recurring institutional clients.

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Software as a Service

Established SaaS businesses with stable recurring revenue, strong retention, and growth potential.

See what we look for in an acquisition and start a confidential conversation.

Why Choose Us

Sell your small business to a service business buyer who operates, not just invests.

Every small business acquisition we pursue is guided by a simple principle: the business should be stronger after the transition than before it. We are hands-on operators who step into the day-to-day, not distant investors collecting returns from afar. If you have been searching for the right partner for your company's next chapter, we welcome the conversation.

Our Criteria
  • Three or more years of continuous operation
  • $200,000 or more in annual Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE)
  • Clean, verifiable financial records
  • Established and loyal customer base
  • Owner willing to support a smooth transition period
How We Structure Deals
  • Purchase prices typically $1M – $2M
  • Fair SDE multiples of 2.5x – 4.0x
  • SBA 7(a) financing: stable, long-horizon structure
  • Seller financing welcomed as mutual confidence
  • Target close within 60–120 days
Common Questions

Questions owners ask first.

Will you keep my employees?

Yes. Employee retention is one of our core commitments. Your team is one of the most valuable parts of your business, and we plan to keep them, invest in them, and help them grow. We do not acquire businesses to cut headcount.
Our typical timeline from initial conversation to close is 60 to 120 days. After signing a Letter of Intent, we target closing within 90 days. We move with purpose but never rush; the goal is a transition that protects everyone involved.
We value businesses based on Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE), applying fair multiples of 2.5x to 4.0x depending on the business's size, stability, and growth profile. We are transparent about our valuation process and never play games at the closing table.

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Ready to talk? There's no pressure
and no obligation.

Whether you're exploring the idea of selling or ready to start the process, we welcome the conversation. Every inquiry is confidential.

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Our Reach

Serving Business Owners Across the Southeast.

Ridge and Valley Holdings acquires small service businesses throughout the Southeastern United States and Sun Belt region. We work with owners in Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Virginia, Kentucky, and beyond. Whether you operate in Atlanta, Nashville, Austin, Charlotte, or a smaller community, we welcome a private conversation about your business.