Are you business brokers, or direct buyers?

We’re principal buyers, the people who would own and operate the business, not listing brokers earning a sell-side commission. There’s no typical broker fee just to explore fit.

Do you only acquire, or do you partner as well?

Both. We pursue full acquisitions, majority or minority stakes, partnerships, and succession-style transitions, whatever matches your goals.

How do exploratory conversations start, and are they confidential?

They’re private. Use the contact form or email Contact@thomasandthomaslegacygroup.com, we’ll talk through fit before anything formal.

Where can I find your investment criteria and industries of interest?

See “What we look for” and Industries on this page. For a confidential walkthrough of your situation, email us anytime.

What is your typical timeline to close?

Often 60 to 120 days, depending on the business, structure, and diligence.

How are deals typically structured?

Each deal is custom: cash at close, seller financing, earn-outs, or equity rollovers when they make sense for you and the business.

Will I be required to stay involved after the sale?

Only if you want to. Some owners exit quickly; others stay for a handoff or longer-term role.

What happens to my employees and brand?

We want good people to stay and the brand customers trust to endure, we handle transitions with care, not a slash-and-burn playbook.

How long do you hold investments, and how do you add value beyond capital?

We’re long-term oriented, not quick flips. Beyond capital, we bring operating discipline and board-level support where it helps, without replacing what already works.

Thomas & Thomas Legacy Group | Business Acquisitions

What we look for

We work with owner-operated businesses that have earned their reputation, and need a partner who respects it.

Principal buyers, not listing brokers.

$3M to $6M

Annual Revenue

Midwest · US

Geography

3 Core Sectors

Industries

$3M to $6M in annual revenue
Primarily Midwest; open nationwide when the fit is right
Core sectors: manufacturing, medical manufacturing, logistics, plus select opportunities beyond

The right fit matters more than the right formula.

View Pitch Deck

Who we work with best

Owner-operated with a loyal customer base
Stable operations and consistent cash flow
Owner ready for a thoughtful transition, succession, or growth partnership

Industries of Interest

Manufacturing, medical manufacturing, and logistics are where we lean in most, we’re open elsewhere when the fit and fundamentals line up.

Manufacturing

Established manufacturers with loyal customers, solid operations, and room to grow.

Typical fit: Owner-operated shops with reviewable financials and durable, recurring demand

Medical Manufacturing

Precision suppliers to healthcare, where quality and consistency matter every day.

Typical fit: Quality-system discipline with stable, long-cycle customer programs

Logistics & Transportation

Freight, fleet, and warehousing operators customers rely on, strong service records welcome.

Typical fit: Regional operators with strong service-level reputations and repeat accounts

About Thomas & Thomas Legacy Group

Great businesses deserve great stewardship

Every business carries a story, years of work, relationships, and trust in a community. Thomas & Thomas Legacy Group was founded on the idea that a transition should extend that story, not erase it.

Sometimes we serve as advisors, guiding an owner through a structured process. In other cases we acquire and operate directly, with a long horizon. Either way, we build the deal around the business and its people, not a short timetable.

“By ensuring your legacy we ensure our own.”

— Our founding principle

We put relationships ahead of transactions. We take time to understand what you need from the transition, then shape continuity for employees, customers, and the brand. With backgrounds in sales, operations, and relationship-driven work, we bring the same discipline into every partnership, whether you're stepping away fully or staying involved.

Flexible by design

No two transitions look alike, we structure around your goals, not a generic playbook.

Full acquisitions

You step away fully. We take on ownership and operation with a long horizon.

Majority or minority investments

You keep skin in the game. We provide capital and operating partnership.

Strategic partnerships

You stay in the lead. We come alongside for growth, adjacencies, or continuity.

Owner transition & succession

You hand off on your timeline. We build continuity for team, customers, and brand.

We look at how the business really runs, people, cash flow, handoffs, then shape the deal to what you want next.

Leadership Team

Operators and advisors who’ve built teams, run businesses, and worked shoulder-to-shoulder with owners.

Thomas Dunlap

Founding Partner

Tom is a sales and operations leader with 12+ years of experience across insurance, medical, and home improvement. He builds trust-driven teams and delivers measurable results with a disciplined focus on people, efficiency, and sustainable growth, so owners get a partner they can depend on.

Chad Thomas

Managing Partner

Chad brings 20+ years of experience spanning consulting and senior leadership roles within a Fortune 50 organization. He specializes in building high-performing teams, optimizing operations, and implementing scalable processes across industries, driving efficiencies and best practices that create lasting business value.

Sebastian Amieva

Senior Partner

Sebastian is a seasoned investor who has led and advised on 50+ transactions across the U.S. and Europe. His expertise in SME mergers and acquisitions, paired with a strong sales and marketing background, helps business owners maximize value on their terms. He works from long-standing founder relationships and a practical, repeatable approach to deal structure, with no two deals structured the same way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers here, happy to go deeper on a call.

Start a Conversation

We keep every inquiry confidential. Use the form below or email us at contact@thomasandthomaslegacygroup.com.

What happens next

Here’s how a first conversation typically goes. No commitments until you say so.

Step 1
Private intro call
A 30-minute conversation to understand your business, your timeline, and what you want from a transition.
Step 2
Fit assessment
We review the business at a high level and give you a straight read on whether we are the right partner.
Step 3
You decide
If we continue, we align on structure and timeline. If not, the conversation stays private.