We acquire and operate exceptional small businesses for the long term

Intro

A once-in-a-generation wealth transfer is underway. According to a February 2026 McKinsey Institute report, more than six million small and medium-sized businesses will come to market by 2035 as baby boomer owners retire—representing up to $5 trillion in enterprise value. Today, 92% of these exits end in permanent closure—not because the businesses lack value, but because the market for transferring ownership is fragmented and underdeveloped. Two Dreams Capital exists to buy, build, and hold these small businesses.

The Opportunity

McKinsey identifies the “missing middle”—businesses valued between $500K and $25M—as the most underserved and highest-volume segment of the coming transition. These firms have stable cash flows and loyal customers, yet fall below the threshold for institutional private equity and are beyond the reach of most community buyers. Independent acquirers who can operate and steward these businesses are the most critical and least-served demand source in the market. That is precisely where Two Dreams Capital is focused.

Our Approach

Two Dreams Capital acquires established, cash-flowing small businesses across the Colorado Front Range—targeting manufacturing, industrial services, B2B services, and distribution. We partner with owners who want their legacy preserved, their employees protected, and a fair exit secured. We bring hands-on operating capability, financial discipline, and a long-term ownership mindset.

Target company earnings: $800K-$3M Free Cash Flow
Industry: manufacturing, industrial services, B2B services, and distribution
Geography: Colorado Front Range
Hold period: Long-term ownership with active value creation

Why Now

Annual small-business exits are projected to reach 665,000 by 2035—42% above historical levels. The supply of transition-ready businesses has never been greater. Capital and capable operators who act now will access the best deals, the most motivated sellers, and the strongest terms. The McKinsey data is unambiguous: this window is open, and now is the time to act.

Team members

Co-Founder and Managing PartnerAndrew Brill

Andrew Brill is a Denver-based investor and operator with a background spanning capital markets, early-stage, and lower-middle-market M&A. After graduating from Taylor University, he founded Brill Consulting to help lower-middle-market and growth-stage organizations strengthen their operations and finances. Over the course of his career, he has collaborated with a range of long-term, mission-aligned investment groups, including Mainstreet Investments, Sagamore Institute, Weave Social Finance, Beanstalk Collaborative Community Wealth, and Ownershift. Through this work, he has supported nine acquisitions and led three businesses in roles ranging from General Manager to President.

Co-Founder and Managing PartnerBen Lewis, CFA

Ben Lewis is a Denver-based investor with experience in banking, consulting, and capital markets. Ben graduated from the US Naval Academy with a BS in Economics with Distinction. After serving for 8 years, Ben transitioned to financial services consulting with community and regional financial institutions. Ben has a passion for the impact small businesses have in the lives of employees, communities, and the country. In his free time, Ben is actively involved in his church, with his family, and at the golf course. Ben is a CFA charterholder.