Acquiring One Exceptional Business.
Then Running It.
Acquiring, Preserving, Growing
Stahler Capital is a fully funded, dedicated search vehicle with a singular mandate: identify, acquire, and operate one outstanding business in the Sun Belt — for the long term.
ONE
Acquisition target - complete focus, no distractions
15+
Years of executive operating experience
WHY SELL TO STAHLER CAPITAL
Day 1
No Exit
Kevin Steps in as CEO from the moment of close, no long transition periods
No fund timeline, no forced sale - permanent capital
ABOUT KEVIN STAHLER
KEVIN STAHLER - FOUNDER & INCOMING CEO
Built to Lead.
Here to Serve.
Kevin Stahler built his career from the ground up — beginning as an individual contributor in the field and advancing through one of the world's most respected multibillion-dollar, family-owned global corporations. At Hilti, he developed a deep understanding of how businesses truly operate: how customers make decisions, how high-performing teams are built, and how the best leaders create value at every level of an organization. Over the course of his tenure, he progressed from account manager to regional manager to segment leader, taking on increasing responsibility and a broader strategic mandate with each step.
That foundation positioned him for the next chapter of his career: assuming full operational leadership of Dural's North American business as Executive Vice President and General Manager. In that role, Kevin held complete ownership of the enterprise — sales, marketing, operations, finance, and people — reporting directly to the private equity shareholders of the firm. He guided the business through a period of meaningful growth, strengthened the organization, and delivered results that served employees, customers, and owners alike. It was there that Kevin gained firsthand experience of what it means to be fully accountable for a business in its entirety.
Most recently, Kevin served as CEO-in-Residence at SIG Partners, where he developed an in-depth understanding of the acquisition process from the inside — how exceptional businesses are identified, evaluated, and transitioned to new ownership. That experience refined his search criteria and reinforced his conviction that the right acquisition is worth pursuing with discipline and precision.
Kevin holds a Bachelor of Engineering and an MBA in International Business. He does not acquire businesses to change them. He acquires them to carry them forward — preserving the brand, the name, the people, and the relationships that a founder spent years building. Above all else, he leads with people first.
WHY SELL TO STAHLER CAPITAL
A Buyer Who Protects What You Built.
Choosing who buys your business is one of the most consequential decisions you will ever make. A search fund buyer is fundamentally different from a private equity firm — and that difference matters enormously for your employees, your customers, and your legacy.
Singular Focus
Kevin has one job: find the right business and lead it exceptionally. There is no portfolio pulling his attention, no board of competing priorities, and no fund mandate forcing decisions that don’t serve the business.
Your People & Your Brand Stay
The team that built your business is its most valuable asset. Kevin’s operating philosophy is built on retaining culture, investing in people, and earning trust from the inside — not imposing change from above.
An Operator In The Seat
Kevin arrives with a well-developed playbook for driving top-line growth: deeper market penetration, stronger marketing, improved systems, and expanded service lines — built on what already works, not in spite of it.
Capital Ready To Move
Stahler Capital’s fund is fully committed. There are no approval cycles, no financing contingencies, and no committee sign-offs. When terms are agreed, the process moves — with the speed and certainty sellers deserve.
AQUISITION CRITERIA
What We Are Looking For.
Stahler Capital is pursuing one acquisition: a founder-owned business with a proven edge — whether that edge lives in a loyal customer base, a proprietary process, a dominant local market position, or simply years of consistent execution that competitors haven't been able to replicate.
We are industry-aware but not industry-constrained. Our focus spans home services, manufacturing, and distribution— businesses that make or deliver something essential, do it reliably, and have built something worth protecting. Off-market relationships are welcomed.
FINANCIAL PROFILE
$0.8M–$2.5M EBITDA, stable or growing trend over at least three years
Recurring or repeat revenue at the foundation — not project-heavy or single-customer dependent
25% to 30% EBITDA margin
Clean books and a business that can be understood
OPERATIONS & STRUCTURE
A team capable of running day-to-day — owner not the sole operator
W2 workforce
Customer base: Broad mix; no single account exceeding 10% of revenue
TARGET MARKETS
TEXAS FLORIDA NORTH CAROLINA SOUTH CAROLINA ARIZONA NEVADA
Contact us
ks@stahlercapital.com
+1 469 669 8456
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Every Conversation Starts Here.
Whether you are a business owner considering a transition or an intermediary with a relevant opportunity — Kevin is accessible directly. There are no gatekeepers, no intake forms, and no delays. Every inquiry receives a personal response.