Some things are built to be kept.
URQ Partners is one operator, backed by a small group of investors, in search of a single business to own and grow.
Builders, not buyers.
Josh was raised by a single mother who worked full time while finishing her law degree, three children in tow. That example, more than any classroom, is where he learned what it costs to build something and keep it standing.
He has been building since he was young: a neighborhood popsicle stand, a multi-state sales team, and a clean-water facility he co-founded in Mali that serves thousands. He began his career at Bain & Company and went on to lead growth and operations work at Coinbase. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a degree in genetics from Brigham Young University.
When he is not working he is usually outside, on skis, on a surfboard, or somewhere on a long trail. He has learned to wait for the right wave. He intends to bring that same patience to the business he buys, and to the people who come with it.
Josh Urquiaga
Principal · URQ Partners
We are searching for one business,
not building a portfolio.
Most buyers are managing a fund full of companies and a timeline that is not yours. We are looking for a single company to step into and run ourselves, which means your business gets our full attention and our own livelihood riding on it, not a seat in someone's spreadsheet.
Three simple promises.
We take care of your people.
The team you built is why the business works. We invest in them, steward the culture you've created, and build on it – not over it.
We grow what you started.
We buy to build, not to break apart. Our aim is a healthier, stronger business by adding to the foundation you've laid.
We keep our word.
Straight answers, fair terms, and follow-through. From the first call to long after closing, you will know where you stand.
The kind of company we would be proud to put our name on.
Services
A services business with steady, repeatable revenue and real relationships behind it.
$2M – $5M of EBITDA
Consistently profitable, with several years of dependable earnings behind it.
Location-agnostic
Headquartered anywhere in the United States or Canada.
Established
Long-term customers, a name people trust, and a reputation earned over many years.
A reason to sell
Retirement, succession, or a partner moving on, never a fire sale.
A team worth keeping
Good people we would be glad to work alongside and continue to invest in.
A straightforward process – never rushed, never drawn out.
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Intro Call
A first conversation to get to know one another, learn about your business, and talk through your goals. Anything you share stays confidential.
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Meet in Person
We sit down together and walk the floor, talking through the value and the future you envision for the business and its people.
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Letter of Intent
When there is mutual interest, we put a simple letter of intent in writing, laying out the key terms and structure of the partnership ahead.
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Diligence
A respectful review of the numbers, with trusted legal and accounting help to verify the details, on a thoughtful timetable.
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Close
We sign the final papers, fund the purchase, and begin a measured handover.
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The Next Chapter
The business moves into its next chapter in good hands. We mark the moment together and build on the foundation you have laid.
From first conversation to close, the process usually takes 90 to 120 days.
Your legacy, continued by a family that cares.
One conversation.
No bankers in the room.
Tell us a little about your business and we will write back ourselves. Whether you are ready to sell or just curious, we are glad to talk.