Who are we?
Where Billion Dollar Women Are Made
Less 2% of venture capital funding goes to women, Less than 3% of female founders ever surpass $1M in annual revenue & The number of women who lead billion-dollar companies? A fraction of a fraction. Not to mention that nearly all of the women-led ventures that defy these odds are acquired by male-led firms, funds and rollups. We are not selling too early because we lack ambition, or just "want to get out"...we are selling too early because we fell for the propaganda we were sold. So the cycle continues, the funding, credit and wealth gaps fail to close, women continue building lifestyle businesses, not accruing the level of wealth and leverage required to make real change, and hyper individualism in a capitalist society continues to kill us.
We need more women in places of power and leverage, not just building phenomenal brands but buying the ecosystems around them. We need women turning exits into Empires. We need women creating the next KKR, LVMH, E.L.F or Estée Lauder instead of selling to them. Because when women hold power, society heals. Meanwhile...Men Make up 95% of all Strategic Buyers & PE Partners. Only 10%-15% of Global Capital Allocators are Women And Only 46% of men say they would re-invest into community and social impact in comparison to the 90% of women....yet they don't own the assets required to do it. At SIR. We Believe that if women want more power in the economy, we need to own more of it, not just build it for others to buy. Owning one company that depends entirely on you is not freedom, it is exposure & too many women are still over exposed to single income streams, retirement focused investments and a single exit path. Acquisitions Shift that.
This is why SIR. Ventures™ Exists...To put more women In control of Capital, acquisitions and the future of Industry itself.
We need more women in places of power and leverage, not just building phenomenal brands but buying the ecosystems around them. We need women turning exits into Empires. We need women creating the next KKR, LVMH, E.L.F or Estée Lauder instead of selling to them. Because when women hold power, society heals. Meanwhile...Men Make up 95% of all Strategic Buyers & PE Partners. Only 10%-15% of Global Capital Allocators are Women And Only 46% of men say they would re-invest into community and social impact in comparison to the 90% of women....yet they don't own the assets required to do it. At SIR. We Believe that if women want more power in the economy, we need to own more of it, not just build it for others to buy. Owning one company that depends entirely on you is not freedom, it is exposure & too many women are still over exposed to single income streams, retirement focused investments and a single exit path. Acquisitions Shift that.
This is why SIR. Ventures™ Exists...To put more women In control of Capital, acquisitions and the future of Industry itself.
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THE FIRM // BUY-SIDE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FIRM
We Help Women Build Enterprise Through Acquisitions.
Whilst everyone else is chasing funding rounds, we help women like you buy cash-flowing assets, acquire competitors and expand with precision in a fraction of the time the men do it. Because contrary to popular belief...Buying a business isn't that hard. But buying the right business, at the right time with the right structure? That is the game and most founders are playing it backwards. Most brokers, firms and advice is focused on helping you find the "perfect acquisition target"...but the secret to success is not what you buy, it is what you are ready to absorb. That is why we start with you.
We are not a traditional M&A Firm, we are an integrated buy-side business development partner for female founders, operators and emerging portfolio builders, helping you make th ump from "I am ready" to "I own it".
We are not a traditional M&A Firm, we are an integrated buy-side business development partner for female founders, operators and emerging portfolio builders, helping you make th ump from "I am ready" to "I own it".
Phase 01: Acquisition Readiness
Before we go to market, we make sure you and or your business are prepared to acquire. We assess your financials, operations, and positioning to ensure you can confidently step into M&A as a serious buyer poised for the greatest rate of return. We also look into what your current business or portfolio can actually support, how much capital you have need or can structure creatively, what level of team, tech an systems are required to absorb a deal andwere you sit on the acquisition readiness curve. Most advisory firms start with the deal, we start by making sure you can win it and grow from it.
Phase 02: Acquisition Strategy
Remember, to win at business buying, you need the right strategy, the righ partners a the right playbook which is why we build your entire investment thesis from start to finish. We define what to buy, why and how it compounds your long-term enterprise value/networth.
Phase 03: Sourcing & Opportunity Mapping
Our Team of Ex Wall Street & Big 4 Analysts identify and pre-vet off-market opportunities that fit your criteria. Analysing Market trends, ownership data and deal readiness so you never chase cold leads. We build the universe of businesses worth buying so you are not stuck browsing outdate listings or begging brokers to call you back.
Phase 04: Deal Structuring & Due Diligence
This is where most funders &investors panic...and where we thrive. You will get access to our bench of Ex Big 4 & Wal Street Vendor Parters including our Strategic M&A Counsel Partners, Transactional Attorneys, Tax Attourneys, CPAs, CFAs, Negotiators and Deal Whisperers. Alongside our Financial & Legal Vendor Partners, Our Operations Analysts handle the full due diligence process from quality of earnings to risk assessment, giving you a clear, confident picture before your sign your Purchase Agreement. We manage the diligence flow, help pressure test assumptions and ensure every term works in your favour, not just theirs.
Phase 05: Integration & Culture
Integration is where the Acquisition looses you money or makes it, which why when most firms tap out we double down. We help you transition, manage and grow post acquisition, training teams, aligning operation and protecting valuation. We prepare integration playbooks based on team +org harmonisation, ops & tec system syncing, marketing channel mergers, customer and revenue continuity and leadership support +comms strategy.
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We’re Building the Next Generation of Female Conglomerates.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore acquisitions or you’re actively preparing to buy, what you need most isn’t more content, it’s clarity, strategy, and a trusted team so that you can stop pondering and finally press go. We know that M&A can feel overwhelming, the financial models, the legal layers, the deal structures you’ve never heard of but that’s why we exist... to make what feels complex, simple. Whether you need one strategic conversation to map your path, or a full buy-side team to help you execute your portfolio vision, we’re here to help you make informed, empowered moves without wasting time, burning cash, or learning the hard way. Below, you’ll find the ways we work with founders and funders across every stage of the acquisition journey.
When women buy companies, thy don't just shift markets...they reshape economies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need Capital To Buy A Business?
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Not in the way you think. You don't need a pile of cash sitting in the bank to acquire a company, but you do need capital to do it right. Most of our clients use creative deal structures, often acquiring with little to no money down. What matters more than cash is having the right business behind you. You would be far better investing $150k into a buy side team that protects our downside and ensures profitability than putting that same $150 into a deal you do not know how to operate. Our job is to make sure your first acquisition makes you money, not mistakes.
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Wha Kind of ROI can I expect?
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There is no one-size-fits-all answer, and anyone who tells you there is, is not doing great diligence. Your return depends on what you are acquiring, why you are acquiring and how it I operated post close. That said mos small business acquisitions generate 20-50% cash-on-cash returns witin 1-3 years, and when well integrated & strategically grown, can reach 150%+ ROI by year 5. But not every deal is made for immediate cashflow. Some acquisitions are strategic, built around buying IP, teams, technology that strengthen your existing company or portfolio. Returns that are not always measured in percentages, but leverage.
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What if I have never bought a Business Before?
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Only 5% of women ever buy or sell a business, so you are not late...you ar actually early. No one expects you to have it all figured out, that is our job. Your job is knowing why you want t build wealth differently, through ownership no just effor. We will handle the rest, guiding you through every phase so you can make smart, confident decisions without guessing your way through.
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What types of Businesses do you specialise in?
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We are industry agnostic by design. The same acquisition principles apply whether you are buying a local service company or National consumer Brand. What matters most in strategy quality, structure and the quality of the deal. That said, we loe working with cash-flowing resilient service & consumer driven businesses that hold real community value, strong local o niche positioning and the potential to scale. Whether you are acquiring for growth, diversification or legacy, our team builds the right strategy and sources the right targets to match your vision, not just your industry.
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How long does the acquisition process take?
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Timelines vary drastically based on deal size and readiness. Most clients acquiring SMB Essential Services to diversify portfolio can usually close within 3-6months but we also have clients where we work with them over 12 - 24 months to acquire multiple businesses.
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How Involved are you in the process?
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We are a full-service buy-side firm, which means we completely involved. We are not advisors who hand you a playbook or a consultin imthat checks in once a month, we are quite literally doing this work for you and with you every step of the way. From srtgy to sourcing, due diligence, negotiation and integration, our analysts, operators and partners work directly inside your deal, handling executions while keeping you fully looped into every milestone, decision and assessment.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Lacey Madson
Lacey Madison is a founder, investor, and strategic operator shaping the next generation of influence backed, female-founded market leaders. As the Founder & CEO of SIR. Ventures™, a diversified holdco and advisory firm housing her portfolio brands SIR. Ventures™ Consulting, SIR. Boardroom™ & Ventura.io™, she builds, acquires, invests in, and scales companies positioned for enterprise-level growth and market dominance. Through SIR. Boardroom, her private members’ club for high-net-worth female founders, she curates an invitation-only space where women with $1.5M–$100M+ in revenue share deal flow, scaling strategy, and the capital literacy required to build generational wealth.
Known for her direct, strategy-first approach, she specializes in pre- and post-acquisition advisory, capital deployment strategy, and enterprise scaling — with a focus on the three resources that move markets: time, teams, and capital. Her portfolio and partnerships span industries from consumer products to tech-enabled services, and professional services to coaches & consultants with a singular mission: to close the enterprise gap for women by creating access to the rooms, resources, and relationships where billion-dollar companies are built. Inside the Boardroom, you’ll sit alongside women who are playing at the highest levels, learning from each other, collaborating in real time, and moving toward futures that would be near impossible to create alone. Together, we aren’t just growing companies, we’re shaping the women who will own the next decade of market leadership
Known for her direct, strategy-first approach, she specializes in pre- and post-acquisition advisory, capital deployment strategy, and enterprise scaling — with a focus on the three resources that move markets: time, teams, and capital. Her portfolio and partnerships span industries from consumer products to tech-enabled services, and professional services to coaches & consultants with a singular mission: to close the enterprise gap for women by creating access to the rooms, resources, and relationships where billion-dollar companies are built. Inside the Boardroom, you’ll sit alongside women who are playing at the highest levels, learning from each other, collaborating in real time, and moving toward futures that would be near impossible to create alone. Together, we aren’t just growing companies, we’re shaping the women who will own the next decade of market leadership
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