1853 Capital

1853 Capital is a single-purpose investment vehicle that will acquire and operate a small business with an enterprise value in the range of $4 million to $5 million. We are committed to providing a competent and trustworthy succession plan, preserving the legacy the owner has built for the long term. 1853 Capital was founded by Max Kleeman, who will graduate next month with his MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and is backed by Funded Ventures, the private investment firm led by Brian Wolfe. In 2017, Brian and a partner acquired three SAAS businesses in a "buy and build" strategy, successfully exiting to a financial buyer. We chose the name '1853' for our investment vehicle to honor Washington University's founding year. Our unwavering mission through this business acquisition is to create meaningful work that enhances employees' lives and positively impacts the local community while also delivering a superior financial return.