Selective by design.
We partner with high-performing, founder-led agencies that are ready to break through their current ceiling.
Who We Look For
Webflow & Modern Stack
Agencies that build on modern infrastructure. We look for deep expertise in Webflow, Framer, or headless setups. You understand that a website is a revenue engine, not just a brochure.
SEO & Growth Marketing
Teams that understand the math of marketing. Whether it’s technical SEO, AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), or paid acquisition, you have a track record of driving measurable ROI for B2B clients.
Design Systems & Identity
Agencies that sell strategy, not just hours. You build enduring brand systems and visual identities that command premium pricing and long-term client retention.
The metrics that matter.
We look for healthy businesses with clear potential for scale.
Revenue Range: $1M – $10M
Annual Revenue. We look for agencies big enough to have systems, but small enough to benefit from our infrastructure.
Profitability: 15%+ EBITDA
From employment contracts to master service agreements, we provide the templates and legal counsel to protect your brand.
Retention
High client and team retention rates. Your revenue should be recurring or re-occurring, not one-off project churn.
We bet on the founder, not just the P&L.
The numbers get us interested, but the founder gets the deal done. We are looking for leaders who aren't done building.
You might be tired of the administrative burden, the HR headaches, or the cash flow stress—but you still love the craft. You want to stay involved, drive strategy, and see how big your agency can actually get with the right backing.
You want to grow, not just "coast."
You care about your team and your clients'
outcomes.
You are ready to share playbooks and learn from a network of peers.
Who is this NOT for?
To save us both time, VAN is likely not the right home if:
You are a pure generalist
"Full service" agencies that do a little bit of everything (social, PR, print, web) usually lack the depth we require.
You are distressed
If revenue is in freefall or you are looking for a bailout, our model won't work for you.
You want to walk away immediately
We invest in continuity. If you want to hand over the keys and disappear on Day 1, we aren't the right buyer.
Modern tools, modern thinking.
We believe the future of digital is composable, low-code, and AI-enabled. If your agency is still hard-coding brochure sites or relying on bloated legacy platforms, we likely aren't a match.
We look for:
Webflow, Framer, Vercel.
HubSpot, Linear, Notion, Slack.
Systems-first, API-driven, and automation-friendly.
Do you fit the profile?
If you see your agency in these criteria, let’s have a frank, confidential conversation about what a partnership could look like.
