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Minority Equity Investment

Strategic partnerships for growth while maintaining control

What is Minority Equity Investment?

Minority equity investment involves selling less than 50% ownership stake in your business to strategic investors while maintaining majority control and operational decision-making authority.

Key Characteristics

  • Investor acquires less than 50% ownership stake
  • Founder maintains majority control and decision-making
  • Strategic partnership with limited operational involvement
  • Access to capital, expertise, and strategic guidance

Investment Structure

  • Equity purchase with founder retention of control
  • Board observer or minority board representation
  • Performance-based incentives and growth alignment
  • Flexible exit options and liquidity provisions

Benefits of Minority Equity Investment

Strategic advantages while maintaining control

Maintain Control

Keep majority ownership and operational decision-making authority

Capital Access

Significant capital infusion for growth without losing control

Strategic Partnership

Access to expertise, networks, and strategic guidance

Growth Acceleration

Accelerate business growth with strategic capital and support

Risk Mitigation

Share risk while maintaining operational independence

Future Flexibility

Maintain options for future majority sale or additional funding

Ideal Use Cases

When minority equity investment makes strategic sense

Growth Funding

Capital for expansion, new markets, product development, or operational scaling

Strategic Partnerships

Partnerships with industry experts, complementary businesses, or strategic investors

Succession Planning

Partial ownership transition while maintaining family or founder control

Technology Investment

Funding for digital transformation, technology upgrades, or innovation initiatives

Typical Investment Sizes

Minority equity investments typically range from 10% to 49% ownership

10-25%

Minority Stake

Small minority position with limited governance rights and strategic support

25-40%

Significant Minority

Substantial minority position with board representation and active partnership

40-49%

Large Minority

Large minority stake with significant governance rights and strategic involvement

The Minority Equity Process

How to navigate the minority equity investment journey

1

Business Assessment

Evaluate business readiness, growth potential, and strategic fit for minority investment

2

Investor Identification

Identify strategic partners who align with business goals and growth objectives

3

Structure Negotiation

Define ownership percentage, governance rights, and partnership terms

4

Due Diligence

Comprehensive business review and legal documentation preparation

5

Partnership Launch

Close transaction, establish governance structure, and begin strategic collaboration

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