Unlock Value, Secure the Future
ELT Fund seeks to acquire one business in the DFW Metroplex, blending financial security for you with a commitment to sustaining what you’ve built.
What We Offer Business Owners
Selling a business isn’t just about stepping away — it’s about making sure what you’ve built is secure and your future plans are achievable. At ETL Fund, we understand the balance between financial goals and preserving what matters most.
Unlock Value with Confidence: We help you turn years of hard work into financial security.
Smooth, Tailored Transition: Whether you’re ready to step away or prefer a gradual transition, we adapt to your needs.
Hands-On Leadership: We actively manage the business to ensure it continues to succeed.
Care for Your Team and Customers: We maintain the relationships and culture you’ve built, recognizing that people are key to long-term success
What We're Looking For
We are actively seeking businesses that align with our values and growth strategy:
Location: Based in the DFW Metroplex
Owner: Seller seeking to retire or transition due to life event.
Industry Focus: Essential industries, Non-discretionary services, prefer majority B2B, or niche manufacturing. Flexibility for right fit.
Financials: $500K-$2mil in Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), established track record with consistent cash flow and steady growth.
Strong Team: Companies with a reliable, skilled team and a positive workplace culture.
The 5-Step Process to Working Together
Step 1: Initial Conversation
Let’s start with a confidential discussion to understand your goals and business and see if we align on values.
Step 2: Business Evaluation
After signing an NDA, we’ll ask for 3 years of financials to better understand the business and create an offer.
Step 3: Letter of Intent
We present a fair, transparent offer and if accepted develop a customized transition plan.
Step 4: Due Diligence
We work alongside each other for an expedient but deeper dive on the business, and ensure it is ready for transition and closing.
Step 5: Close Deal and Transition
After closing we will execute our transition plan and allow you to move to the next chapter.
Why Choose ETL Fund?
What We Are
Family and Relationship-Oriented
Flexible, long-term owners
Committed to preserving the legacy of the company and its founders
Focused on disciplined growth and long-term sustainability
Dedicated to supporting and developing current employees
What We Are Not
A Private Equity Firm
Short-term or passive investors
Motivated by near-term profits or a “quick flip”
Seeking to restructure the acquired business
Jeremy Hans
Hi, I’m Jeremy, founder of ETL Fund. With a background as a Navy Helicopter pilot, entrepreneur, and experienced business operator, I’m focused on acquiring and growing one great business in the DFW Metroplex. My leadership journey has been defined by precision, integrity, and a commitment to helping teams and businesses succeed.
Here’s why I’m the right partner for your business transition:
Proven Leadership: As a former Naval Aviator, I’ve managed high-stakes operations, led diverse teams, and delivered results in complex environments. These experiences shaped my ability to lead with clarity and purpose.
Track Record of Success: From scaling a small business to the Inc 5000 fast growing companies list, to co-founding a commercial real estate investment firm with over $60M in assets under management, I’ve consistently driven growth and value creation.
Long-Term Focus: I prioritize sustainable growth over quick wins, ensuring your business remains strong and your team supported for the future.
Financial Strength: With a strong personal financial foundation and financial management exprience, I bring the resources and expertise needed to ensure a seamless transaction.
What is ETL?
ETL stands for Effective Translational Lift, a term in helicopter aerodynamics that describes the increased efficiency a helicopter experiences as it transitions from a hover into forward flight. By moving into undisturbed air, the helicopter outruns the turbulent air created in a hover, improving its performance and generating additional lift.
At ETL Fund, we aim to create a similar effect for small businesses. Just as ETL propels a helicopter into more efficient and sustained flight, we seek to provide the additional lift a business needs during the critical transition from founder to new leadership. Founders excel at the hard work of starting a business—developing a model, building a team, and acquiring customers. As they prepare to step into their next chapter, we focus on carrying their legacy forward, ensuring the business continues to grow, thrive, and succeed with renewed momentum