Transparent Leadership. Enduring Value.
What We Look For
Investment Criteria & Target Profile
Blue Harbor Holdings seeks to acquire established, profitable small businesses with a history of durable cash flow and a solid team already in place. We specialize in the "backbone" industries of the Pacific Northwest.
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Target Industries: Home & Commercial Services, Specialty Trades, B2B Services, and Finance.
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Geography: Primarily Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Western Montana.
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Financial Profile: * Revenue: $500k – $3.5M
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Cash Flow (SDE): $200k – $1M
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Team Size: 4 – 30 Employees
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Our Strategy: We identify companies where hands-on leadership and operational discipline—such as revenue optimization and strategic contract negotiation—can unlock new tiers of profitability and long-term value.
Building Enduring Pacific Northwest Businesses
Our Operating Principles
The Foundations of Our Partnership
We believe that a business is more than just a balance sheet; it is a community of people and a legacy of hard work. Our approach is guided by four core pillars:
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Transparency: We prioritize clear, honest, and direct communication with our partners, investors, and teams. No surprises, just alignment.
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Values-Driven Leadership: Every decision we make is grounded in strong principles and a long-term mindset. We don't take shortcuts.
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Stewardship: We treat every acquisition with the respect it deserves, working to strengthen the culture and reputation the previous owner built.
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Business Should Be Fun: We believe that building companies and solving complex problems should be an energizing and rewarding experience for everyone involved.
About Richard
Richard Connelly | Founder & Managing Partner
Richard is an experienced business operator and senior sales leader with a proven track record of building high-performing teams and driving significant revenue growth.
Currently serving as Vice President for a successful regional CPG company, Richard leads a commercial organization of over 40 team members and oversees multi-state revenue generation. Through Blue Harbor Holdings, he applies this enterprise-level operational expertise to the small business sector, focusing on strengthening margins and creating enduring value for local companies across the Northwest.
Investor Opportunity
Blue Harbor Holdings partners with sophisticated investors to acquire cash-flowing businesses with strong downside protection. Our typical transaction structures include:
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SBA 7(a) Financing
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Seller Financing
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Investor Equity
This balanced approach allows our partners to participate in the long-term value creation of the Pacific Northwest's most resilient small businesses.