A long track record
A business proven through good economies and difficult ones, where customers still need what you do.
Owner-led succession
Your life’s work deserves a lasting next chapter.
We are hands-on operators looking for one great business to lead full-time for the long term, building on what its founder has already created.
01 / Our approach
A singular commitment
to one business.
Next Ascent Partners is looking for one exceptional business where we can devote our full energy, judgment, and operating experience.
A transition is about employees, customers, reputation, and the many decisions that built the company over years. Our goal is to preserve that foundation and earn the trust to carry it forward.
02 / Acquisition criteria
What we look for
Customers who come back
Repeat business and referrals from people who choose you for quality, reliability, or expertise, and stay because of how you treat them.
Steady profitability
A company that has made money consistently and can continue to do so under new ownership.
A leader ready for what’s next
You are planning for retirement, or want a partner to lead the next stage while you stay involved as an owner. Either way, you want the business to keep thriving.
A team that stays
A strong crew you have been able to retain, one of the clearest signs of a healthy business.
Room to grow
Opportunities you have already seen, ready for a committed next owner to pursue.
Size, industry & geography
A focused search.
Business size$1M+
Annual earnings, typically within businesses generating $3M+ in revenue.
What we look for in an industry
- Low risk of technological disruption
- Stable or growing demand
- Low cyclicality
- Many strong independent competitors
- Broad customer base
Geographic focus
Southern CaliforniaWashington, D.C. metroSouth Florida
Each is a region one of us calls home or would move to, so the business always has a partner on the ground.
03 / The partners
Operators first.
We have worked together across cities for nearly a decade, first at Oliver Wyman and then as co-owners of Quarter Mile Logistics.
James King
James is a hands-on operator based in Southern California. At Quarter Mile Logistics, James led fleet strategy and asset procurement, launched an in-house mechanic shop to cut repair costs and downtime, and managed finance and compliance.
Alongside co-owning Quarter Mile Logistics with Gabe, James spent more than five years at Faire, where he led sales operations and later an 11-person risk and fraud prevention team. He began his career advising companies on strategy and operations at Oliver Wyman.
James holds a Bachelor of Commerce with First Class Honours from Queen’s University. Outside of work, he is an avid traveler, hiker, and skier.
Gabriel “Gabe” Corrochano
Gabe is a hands-on operator based in the Washington, D.C. area. At Quarter Mile Logistics, Gabe led people operations to retain top talent and developed analytics to improve profitability and guide growth.
Gabe is Head of Supply Chain at Gopuff, where he leads a 30-person organization spanning planning, forecasting, and analytics. Before Gopuff and Quarter Mile Logistics, he advised companies across transportation, healthcare, and financial services at Oliver Wyman.
Gabe holds a B.A. in Economics from Williams College. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, skiing, and cooking.
04 / Start a conversation
A thoughtful transition begins with a quiet conversation.
If you are considering what comes next for your business, we would welcome the chance to listen. Every conversation is direct and confidential.