On a mission to partner with exceptional operators to acquire and elevate market-leading businesses.
Emerald Square is an investment firm led by entrepreneurs who are committed to focusing their full-time careers on only one priority: your business.
What Makes Emerald Square Ventures Unique?
Complementary Operating Experience
Eddie Hannush (enterprise sales, go-to-market) and Ben Joers (strategic finance, M&A) combine complementary expertise with proven operational leadership in culture and growth. Backed by seasoned investors and operators from early-stage ventures, private equity, and family businesses, they bring holistic support—strategic, financial, and operational—ensuring your company thrives through the next stage of its journey.
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Unconditional Trust
Ben and Eddie’s partnership is rooted in years of genuine friendship. It's been strengthened through family milestones, shared adventures, and years as hockey teammates. This authentic trust creates seamless collaboration and unified vision. Their deep personal and professional relationships, including with Emerald Square Ventures’ board and investors, offer a foundation of alignment that cannot be forced or replicated.
Hybrid Model
Emerald Square Ventures blends the best of private equity and search funds. With just 10 aligned investors—primarily family offices and institutions managing over $1B—we bring certainty and flexibility. Every LOI is aligned with investors, eliminating refinancing risks. We’re entrepreneurial partners, not process-driven outsiders, focused on enhancing your team’s strengths while preserving your market edge.
The Emerald Square Approach
Intro Call
We’ll start with a simple conversation to get to know each other, hear your story, and learn what matters most to you. We will focus on understanding your goals and values, and everything will be kept confidential
Meet in Person
We’ll fly out to meet you and spend time learning the ins and outs of your business firsthand. By walking the floor, meeting your team, and seeing your operations, we’ll gain the context we need to understand what makes your company special. Will ask for basic financial information about your business to help us provide a rough estimate of its value.
Letter of Intent
If we’re aligned, we’ll put together a Letter of Intent that outlines price, structure, and a shared vision for the future. In this step will create a roadmap that is clear, fair, and shaped around your priorities.
Due Diligence & Transition Planning
We’ll carefully review the details of your business, begin the legal documentation process, and work alongside you to confirm that everything is in place. Together, we’ll plan for the future. Will define go-forward roles, identify areas for investment, and ensure the transition works for both you and your team.
Close Deal & Celebrate
Upon successful completion of due diligence, we will finalize the agreement, and wire funds appropriately. We’ll celebrate this milestone together and start working on a smooth handoff. You can count on us to be thoughtful partners, ensuring your legacy is preserved while positioning the business for long-term success.
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