Star Course
A committed venture led by an experienced leader seeking to acquire and grow a single outstanding company in the Carolinas for the long-term.
Star Course offers a direct path to business succession with a committed long-term buyer who will lead the business with purpose and steward its legacy. Direct succession to a principled buyer wins over sales to competitors, strategic buyers, or private equity on deal terms, team continuity, culture, and values.
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Our approach is grounded in servant leadership, discipline, commitment to the region, and a winning-in-teams culture towards our long-term philosophy to do right by company, customers, community, and country.
Star Course is seeking to purchase a single outstanding business possessing with $3M to $20M in revenue and strong growth potential within the Carolinas region.
We are focused on partnering with the right owner to offer personal liquidity, operational continuity, and hands-on daily leadership through new ownership, delivered by Star Course’s founder, Nate Schwartzbauer.
Our venture brings robust financial strength and flexibility, backed by a deep bench of equity partners, specialized service providers, and trusted lender relationships.
Learn About Star Course’s Approach
Star Course is led by Green Beret veteran and acquisition entrepreneur Nate Schwartzbauer.
Nate believes that smaller businesses are vital to the growth and prosperity of the American economy and the local region for future generations.
Future prosperity depends on continued strong leadership to navigate the decades to come as current business owners approach retirement.
Star Course is prepared and committed to realizing this American future through the stewardship of one great business, led by Nate with purpose and grounded in enduring values.
Learn About Nate and Team