Canny Capital Partners
Arizona-Focused AcquisitionsDefensible Niche BusinessesEBITDA $500K – $2MEssential ServicesArizona Market LeadersEstablished 5+ YearsSuccession-Ready SellersLower Middle MarketPermanent capitalOperator-Led StrategyArizona-Focused AcquisitionsDefensible Niche BusinessesEBITDA $500K – $2MEssential ServicesArizona Market LeadersEstablished 5+ YearsSuccession-Ready SellersLower Middle MarketPermanent capitalOperator-Led Strategy

Acquisition & Growth Equity Partner for
Great Arizona Businesses

Canny Capital Partners is a Phoenix-based investment firm focused exclusively on the Arizona lower middle market. We partner with retiring founders and owners to carry their legacy forward under committed, long-term ownership and deploy growth equity alongside owners who want a strategic partner to help scale what they've built.

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Why Arizona. Why Now.

A wave of retiring business owners, a growing economy, and a lack of local acquisition and growth capital capital creates a compelling window for disciplined investors.

Underserved Market

Arizona's lower middle market ($1M–$10M revenue) is underserved by institutional capital, creating attractive valuations for disciplined operators and investors.

Silver Tsunami

Over 10,000 Arizona Baby Boomer business owners are expected to transition their businesses by 2030—many without a succession plan.

Economic Tailwinds

Arizona leads the nation in population growth, job creation, and business migration, driving durable demand for essential services.

Arizona-First Capital

Active capital remains concentrated on the coasts. We fill this void by providing local business owners with a sophisticated, Arizona-based alternative to out-of-state private equity.

#1
US State for Net Migration
10K+
AZ Boomer Owners Retiring by 2030
$500K–$2M
Target EBITDA Range
100%
Arizona Focused

Acquisition Criteria at a Glance

We pursue full acquisitions of profitable, established businesses—and we invest growth equity alongside owners who want a strategic capital partner to scale. In both cases, we bring hands-on operational support and a long-term Arizona-first perspective.

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Strategy
Acquisition & Growth Equity
EBITDA
$500K – $2M
Geography
Arizona
Years in Biz
5+ Years
Ownership
Any Structure
Industry
Agnostic

Let's Talk About Your Business

Whether you're thinking about an exit, looking for a growth equity partner, or exploring your options 6 months or 3 years from now—a confidential conversation costs nothing and could open doors you haven't considered.

Email Ethan602.826.9070