What We Look For
Entrepreneurs who benefit the most from partnering with Safeguard have a market-validated product or service and are seeking the capital, operational and strategic resources necessary to scale their business. Those that desire to operate autonomously, and benefit from additional resources to grow their businesses effectively, look to Safeguard to leverage all we can offer, including strategic, operational, business development, financial, legal, and management resources.
Typical Deal Framework
- $25 million - $50 million — Growth Buyout Financing
- $10 million - $25 million — Growth Equity Financing
- $ 5 million - $10 million — Early-Stage Financing
Typical Capital Structure
- Owner financed/bootstrapped
- Corporate division or business unit
- Venture capital-backed (seeking a growth partner)
- Micro cap, public company