RAW Ventures
Operator-led acquisition & investment
Knowledge Center
Practical, unsentimental writing on succession, exits, deal structures, and the markets we operate in every day — across the U.S., with a Texas point of view.
A technical analysis of managing Work-in-Progress (WIP) and liquidity for Texas industrial subcontractors navigating high-growth cycles in the Permian and I-35 corridor.
Read articleA technical breakdown of indemnity structures, baskets, and caps in Texas middle-market transactions to protect post-sale liquidity and mitigate tail risk.
Read moreA deep dive into why adjusted EBITDA is only the starting point for Texas business owners preparing for a sale or recapitalization through a formal QofE process.
Read moreA deep dive into institutional-grade preparation for Texas business owners to prevent valuation erosion and deal fatigue during the 90-day due diligence window.
Read moreA technical guide to recapitalization options for Texas manufacturing owners seeking liquidity while retaining equity or operational control in a shifting interest rate environment.
Read moreAn analysis of valuation multiples, retention metrics, and capital efficiency for founder-led B2B software companies in the Texas middle market.
Read moreA deep dive into site-work costs, utility connectivity, and drainage requirements that dictate the true profitability of raw land acquisitions across Texas growth corridors.
Read moreA deep dive into the specific financial benchmarks and operational KPIs that drive exit valuations for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical firms in the Texas market.
Read moreA deep dive into structural obstacles and capital solutions for Texas family-owned businesses facing generational transitions and liquidity events.
Read moreA technical breakdown of deferred consideration structures in private equity and operator-led acquisitions for businesses with $2M to $10M in EBITDA.
Read moreNot all capital is the same. A practical comparison of how PE firms, search funds, strategics, and operator-led buyers actually behave post-close.
Read moreHow patient capital is positioning along the DFW path-of-growth — and what landowners should know about JV vs. outright sale.
Read moreHVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing are all consolidating. Here's what owners need to know before they take a call from a PE-backed buyer.
Read moreHow Texas founders should think about succession — protecting employees, customers, and family — long before they're ready to sell.
Read moreOwner's Briefing
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