ZLVZero Limits Ventures

A different approach to private markets

We optimize your business for exit.

We maximize valuation, find the right buyer, invest capital if necessary, and take your company to market together.

You have a true partner from beginning through close.

The approach

Approach

We get your business ready first.
Then we take it to market.

We identify the gaps, do the operating work, and take the company to market. All of it starts while you still own the company.

01

Identify gaps and opportunities

We run a full deep-dive assessment on over 100 parameters to find both current valuation constraints and opportunities for rapid valuation acceleration.

These are all compiled in a comprehensive strategic valuation acceleration plan that serves as the backbone of our M&A process.

02

Operating work

After we identify where value is trapped, we work to optimize the company for what premium buyers will pay for: business model, recurring revenue, leadership depth, reporting, brand, data strategies, impact, and many more to create a story that results in the highest possible valuation multiple for your business at acquisition.

03

Investment

We invest capital into our portfolio companies for critical pre-acquisition projects and growth initiatives on a case-by-case basis.

04

Take the company to market

We cultivate the right set of buyers who will pay a premium for your business. We manage the process end-to-end, including ensuring you are set up properly after close.

“Our ZLV process with 34 Strong was absolutely incredible... It’s given us a really powerful lens of clarity on decisions we need to focus on, and how we need to hunker down and move towards execution. I’d highly recommend Steve & ZLV as a whole. The process was really, really incredible.”

Darren Virassammy
Chief Operating Officer, 34 Strong

Selected transactions

Select companies we have worked with.

ROLM

Acquired by

IBM
Vertical Technologies

Acquired by

Zebra Technologies
Netlabs Technology

Acquired by

Seagate
Redfly

Acquired by

V3
iLink

Acquired by

MedCross
Podium Publishing

Acquired by

Presidio Investors
Sky Solutions

Acquired by

Thras.io
RTA Cabinet Store

Acquired by

Renovation Brands

Valuation estimate

What your business is worth today.What's constraining its value now.And what it could be worth tomorrow.

Estimate the value of your business

Estimated Time: 5 minutes. This free tool provides an estimate of the value of your business.

  • Time to complete: About five minutes. A few numbers from last year, then 26 assessment points about how the business runs.
  • What to have handy: Gross revenue, net profit, and what you pay yourself, for the last twelve months. Close estimates are fine.
  • What you get: What a buyer could pay today, and how much value is still trapped in the company as of now.