Buyers and Builders

Scalepath connects you with a trusted network of over 2,000 business owners across the U.S. and Europe. Book a free call with CEO Rand Larsen, and he’ll personally introduce you to up to 3 vetted business owners in your region. Because in business, the right relationships change everything. Schedule your free intro call now: https://www.joinscalepath.com Want more qualified leads without guessing...

Scalepath has a network of over 2,000 business owners across the U.S. and Europe. Book a call with the CEO Rand Larsen, he will introduce you to up to 3 business owners in your area. Relationships run the world, don’t forget that. Sign up for a free call here: https://www.joinscalepath.com/ Spacebar Studios is offering your company a free 90-day growth roadmap - Sign up for a free call here: https...

Spacebar Studios is offering your company a free 90-day growth roadmap - Sign up for a free call here: https://www.spacebarstudios.co/ Scalepath has a network of over 2,000 business owners across the U.S. and Europe. Book a call with the CEO Rand Larsen, he will introduce you to up to 3 business owners in your area. Relationships run the world, don’t forget that. Sign up for a free call here: http...

Spacebar Studios is offering your company a free 90-day growth roadmap - Sign up for a free call here: https://www.spacebarstudios.co/ Scalepath has a network of over 2,000 business owners across the U.S. and Europe. Book a call with the CEO Rand Larsen, he will introduce you to up to 3 business owners in your area . Relationships run the world, don’t forget that. Sign up for a free call here: htt...

Sponsored by Spacebar Studios ( https://www.spacebarstudios.co/ ) – your outsourced growth engine for B2B brands Peer Groups by ScalePath ( https://www.joinscalepath.com/ ) – expert-led community for HoldCo builders Guest: Alex from RollUp Europe: https://rollupeurope.beehiiv.com/ Join us for a deep dive into one of the most fascinating stories in British business. In this episode, we explore RDCP...

Dev Shah is the founder of Pocket Fund, a HoldCo that has acquired 7 businesses. At just 23, Dev has built a growing portfolio of newsletters, SaaS products, and mobile apps without raising a dime of outside capital. One of his first acquisitions, Sourcely.ai, made 37.5x MOIC. Thank you to our sponsors: Scalepath: https://www.joinscalepath.com/ Spacebar Studios: https://www.spacebarstudios.co/ In...

I sit down with Jamal Muse, a former math teacher and former Blackrock analytics professional who reinvented himself as a serial founder. He’s built and sold two brands (one for 7 figures) and is now sellling his third. If you're building with an exit in mind — or want to learn how top operators structure their businesses to sell — this episode is a must-listen. 📧 Interested in buying Jamal’...

True Potential has quietly compounded at 40% CAGR for over 15 years, becoming the UK's largest private equity-backed wealth management consolidator. In this deep-dive episode, we unpack the strategy behind this incredible growth story with Alex from RollUp Europe, who authored one of the most detailed research pieces on True Potential. 🔗 Sponsored by Spacebar Studios ( spacebarstudios.co ) –...

Mike Botkin went from being a real estate private equity COO to buying a small landscaping business doing $780K in revenue - with no prior experience and no money down. Just 23 months later, he sold it for millions after scaling through 6 smart acquisitions and ruthless focus. This is one of the most tactical and inspiring HoldCo journeys you’ll hear in a long time. If you’ve ever thought about le...

The $3 Billion Rollup: Inside Moonbug’s Epic Exit (with Alex Prokofjev from Rollup Europe) What do Cocomelon, Blippi, and Little Baby Bum have in common? They were all part of one of the most impressive media rollups in history: Moonbug Entertainment — a business that scaled from 0 to $100M EBITDA in under four years and exited for $3 billion to Candle Media (backed by Blackstone). Thank you to ou...

In this episode of HoldCo Builders, I sit down with Jude Goodrick, Head of Capital Markets at Mainshares—a fast-growing platform that's quietly reshaping small business acquisitions. Mainshares helps acquisition entrepreneurs find the capital they need to buy real, cash-flowing businesses. Jude has seen hundreds of deals and works directly with operators and investors to get them across the f...

Is this the most underappreciated rollup in Europe? In this episode, we dive deep into HomeServe — the unsexy plumbing and HVAC company that quietly evolved into a $2B revenue giant and was eventually acquired by Brookfield for $6B. But this isn't just a story about boilers and leaky taps. Joining us is Alex Prokofjev, co-founder of RollUp Europe. Whether you're an operator, investor, or...

Neil Twa is a veteran e-commerce operator and investor who’s built and exited multiple 8-figure physical product brands. He raised $100M to launch an Amazon aggregator — and then walked away before deploying a single dollar. Now, Neil is a partner at Patriot Growth Capital, where he focuses on acquiring businesses in the $5M–$50M range and backing veteran entrepreneurs. Thank you to our newest spo...

Private equity firms made over 80x their money on Mister Car Wash. How? In this episode, Mikk is joined by Pavel Prokofjev from Rollup Europe to dissect one of the most extreme boom-and-bust rollup stories in recent memory. At its peak, Mister Car Wash was a private equity dream: 40% EBITDA margins, 3-year paybacks, and a shift from transactional to recurring revenue — a perfect storm of unit econ...

In this episode of HoldCo Builders, I’m joined by Chris Sparling, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Tiny. Chris has helped acquire and scale more than 30 internet businesses and has deep insights into capital allocation, due diligence, deal structuring, and the psychology of long-term investing. We talk about how Tiny was built, the story behind acquiring AeroPress, thought experiments that shaped t...

My guest today is Mark Rossano, Co-Founder & CEO of C6 Capital Holdings, a firm focused on building real-world solutions in energy and agriculture infrastructure. In this episode, we explore Mark’s journey from Morgan Stanley and global oil trading to building a holding company that owns hydroelectric power plants and sustainable fertilizer companies. In Today’s Episode We Discuss: 00:00:00 -...

What if the real edge in investing isn’t another framework or deal structure—but how you learn? In this solo episode of HoldCo Builders, I break down a mental model that quietly powers the world's top capital allocators, HoldCo founders, and hedge fund managers. Inspired by the teachings of Alix Pasquet (Prime Makaya Capital), we explore why the highest IRRs often come from behavioral change—...

Johannes Hock, a former private equity associate left his high-paying job to build wealth through acquisition. In 2022, Johannes and his partner acquired DFW Turf, a fast-growing artificial turf installation business. After leaving a prestigious private equity firm, he went on to review over 200 deals in just a few months, submitted 10 LOIs, signed 3, and ultimately closed on one. In just two year...

Neil Mehta built Greenoaks Capital into one of the most successful — and secretive — investment firms in the world. While most VCs chase hype, Neil built a reputation for radical focus, long-term thinking, and doing his own diligence. In this solo research episode, I break down what holdco builders, private equity investors, and traditional business owners can learn from Mehta’s strategy — from hi...

My guest today is Nick Huber — entrepreneur, investor, and creator behind a $30M+ holding company spanning real estate, service businesses, and media. In this episode, we dive deep into how Nick allocates capital across multiple businesses, builds operationally lean teams, and balances short-term cash flow with long-term wealth creation. We explore how social media transformed his entrepreneurial...

My guest today is Nick Keegan, co-founder and CEO of Mail Metrics, a company helping highly regulated industries—like banks, insurers, and pension providers—communicate more effectively with their customers. Nick started Mail Metrics in 2013 at just 24 years old, after serving 11 years in the Irish Defence Forces. It took 7 years to reach €1M in revenue, but what followed is nothing short of remar...

In this special episode, I share transformative insights on the power of networks, heavily inspired by the wisdom of Alix Pasquet, a Managing Partner at Prime Macaya Capital Management. I dive into his framework for understanding how your network acts as both a critical competitive moat and a vital margin of safety in investing and business. Key topics covered, largely learned from Alix Pasquet: -...

My guest today is Yuen Yung , Founding Partner at HalBar Partners , a firm focused on operator-led acquisitions. In just two years, HalBar and NCA ETA have closed 15 acquisitions totaling $270M in enterprise value , hitting their goal of 10 deals per year. We discuss: Yuen’s journey from immigrant roots to building HalBar The firm’s investment thesis, fund structure, and capital strategy How they...

My guest today is Jesper Søgaard , co-founder and CEO of Better Collective — a global leader in digital sports media and sports betting information, with over 400 million monthly visits , 1,200+ employees , and 20 international offices . Founded in 2004, Better Collective has grown into a powerhouse through a disciplined mix of organic growth and over 35 acquisitions , including major deals like P...

Meet Matthew Mathison – Co-founder and Managing Partner at MBL Partners, a firm building and investing in enduring, cash-flowing businesses. With a unique mix of Wall Street experience and entrepreneurial grit, Matthew shares how MBL identifies overlooked opportunities, partners with exceptional operators, and builds long-term value without chasing hype. If you're into real-world investing, s...