Keeping Local Business Local.
TTUN Ventures invests in and acquires strong companies, backing operators who can help them thrive. Readiness guidance and trusted professional introductions complement our investment work.
Four parts, one local story
A good transition needs four things: the business, an operator to lead it, patient capital and trusted advisors. We bring them together, and keep them local.
"We protect the wealth, talent and goodwill of family-run companies by working to keep their business, people and partners intact through a transition of ownership."
Brian Nutt, Founder & Managing Partner
Our Mission
Our mission is to lower the friction between sellers, operators, and capital. We provide the connections and resources needed to keep legacy businesses local, without the pressure of artificial timelines or excessive leverage.
Brian founded TTUN after selling his software company, Codigo, to an out-of-town private equity firm that closed the local office and moved the jobs out of state. TTUN exists to do the opposite.
A long-term steward with a bench behind every company
Our north star is to keep every company we acquire, and the jobs and relationships behind it, in its home economy. Portfolio companies are paired with capable operators, patient low-leverage capital and a deal team that knows the region.
2019
Established in Louisville, KY
$500K-5M
Target EBITDA Range
Relationship-driven investing
Across the Midwest and Southeast, from Louisville, KY.
Enduring Industries
We make majority and minority investments into great operating teams in industries that form the backbone of our local economy.
Logistics
Transportation, warehousing, and supply chain solutions.
Light Manufacturing and Assembly
Specialized production, fabrication and assembly businesses.
Construction Services
Commercial trade services and specialized contracting.
B2B Services
Services that help other businesses operate and grow.
Niche Brands
Companies with loyal customer followings.
Venture Arm
Also: small investments in local startups.
Flexible Capital.
Local Focus.
We bring together owners planning what's next, operators ready to lead, local capital and the advisors who make it work.
See how we workFlexible Capital Structure
We invest local capital in majority and minority positions, without the pressure of traditional private equity timelines.
Low Leverage, High Health
We use modest leverage so the business can carry its debt comfortably and keep investing in its people. We focus on durable cash flow rather than financial engineering.
Thoughtful Operations
We deploy technology where helpful but don't turn companies upside down. We work with employee partners to improve processes thoughtfully.
Let's Keep It Local.
A value-first conversation for owners, operators and the professionals who support them. No documents or decisions are expected up front.
Business Owners
Think through what readiness and a responsible transition could look like, without a document request up front.
For Operators
Bring your operating experience to businesses and teams planning their next chapter.
Service Providers
Join a growing bench of legal, financial, and other professionals supporting owners and operators.