With Direct.co, founders have the opportunity to grow alongside their brands, retaining up to 30% equity to get exposure to future upsides. We’ll always look to retain talent in companies we acquire, and we’ll drive profitable growth via quantitative marketing, operational excellence, and an omnichannel approach.
Our team members will schedule a 15 minute intro call, where we’ll ensure your company is a good fit for us. We’ll then arrange a 30 minute call with you and David Hauser so we can learn more about your business.
We’ll sign an NDA and request e-commerce reports and information on your business.
If everything looks good, we’ll send an LOI and begin due diligence.
We’ll work together to iron out the details and keep things sailing smoothly.
50%+ gross margin, $50+ AOV, $200+ LTV
Strong DTC & SaaS brands with loyal customers
$1m+ EBITDA & strong unit economics
Diversified channels
Defensible moats that we can deepen and grow
Direct.co isn’t limited in scope. We know there’s a best brand in every category, so we’re not honing in on just one market — we’re partnering with a wide range of different brands and companies, from food and beverage to fitness and tech.
Direct.co is a specialty holding company with a focus on eCommerce & SaaS growth. We acquire a portion of your business and leverage our experience to improve your marketing, operations, and finance functions.
See our process page for a detailed overview.
If you are able to quickly provide answers to our info and data requests, we will usually produce an offer within one week.
Founders and current owners will receive cash up front plus an earnout over three (3) years.