Cedar Ivy seeks to acquire family-owned or founder-owned companies in the Greater Cincinnati region with the intent to own long-term. Ideal candidates are companies who need a succession plan to transact, whether for retirement, estate planning, or their next life adventure. Cedar Ivy fills that void — transitioning from your family to our family.  

Primarily focused on an Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (EtA) strategy via a leverage buyout using self-funded and committed capital (LPs), Cedar Ivy is not backed by a private equity fund or institutional investors. We believe this provides flexibility for each opportunity and aligns us strongly with the family-oriented culture often found in small businesses. 

Cedar Ivy operates as a holding company with a long-term approach and no intention of selling.