Ripe Capital – Acquiring Small Businesses in New England

Investment Criteria

Annual Revenue

$1.5M – $5M

EBITDA / SDE

$500K – $1.5M

Geography

New England

Remote/online also considered

Industries

Industry Agnostic

Open to compelling opportunities across sectors, with a preference for B2B services and healthcare services

Business Profile

Strong Fundamentals

B2B preferred · Recurring revenue · Low customer concentration · Demonstrated growth potential

Transition

Seller Support

Proper handover of relationships, processes, and workflows to ensure a smooth transition.

Not quite sure if the business fits? Reach out anyway. Even if it's not the right match for me, I'm always happy to talk, and I may be able to help in another way or connect you with a more relevant buyer.

Why Me?

Full-Time Operator

This business will be my full-time job — not one of many in a portfolio. I'm in it for the long term and I'll be the hands-on owner running it day to day.

People First

I'm committed to being a responsible steward of your team and culture. My goal is to use technology to make the team more effective — not to replace them.

Speed & Simplicity

I move quickly, communicate directly, and decisions get made fast. Most importantly, I have the resources and partners to get a deal done.

Ben Lejfer

I'm a Boston-based operator and entrepreneur, dedicated full-time to finding, acquiring, and running a small business in New England.

Over the past decade I've worked in software and technology, from early-stage startups to $100M+ organizations. My roles spanned general management, sales and business development, strategy, and M&A — with hands-on experience running teams, owning P&Ls, and growing revenue. I hold a BBA from Emory University.

In Ripe Capital's first iteration, I acquired a small business in late 2020 and later successfully exited. A lot has changed in 5 years — technology has fundamentally changed what's possible for small businesses. With a longer time horizon and some hard-earned lessons, I am excited to put those learnings to work in this next chapter.

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Benjamin Lejfer