Some things are built to be kept.
URQ Partners is one operator, backed by a small group of investors, in search of a single business to own and grow.
Builders, not buyers.
Josh was raised by a single mother who worked full time while finishing her law degree, three children in tow. That example, more than any classroom, is where he learned what it costs to build something and keep it standing.
He has been building since he was young: a neighborhood popsicle stand, a multi-state sales team, and a clean-water facility he co-founded in Mali that serves thousands. He began his career at Bain & Company and went on to lead growth and operations work at Coinbase. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a degree in genetics from Brigham Young University.
When he is not working he is usually outside, on skis, on a surfboard, or somewhere on a long trail. He has learned to wait for the right wave. He intends to bring that same patience to the business he buys, and to the people who come with it.
Josh Urquiaga
Principal · URQ Partners
We are searching for one business,
not building a portfolio.
Most buyers are managing a fund full of companies and a timeline that is not yours. We are looking for a single company to step into and run ourselves, which means your business gets our full attention, with our own livelihood riding on it.
Three simple promises.
We take care of your people.
The team you built is why the business works. We invest in them, steward the culture you've created, and build on it - not over it.
We grow what you started.
We buy to build, not to break apart. Our aim is a healthier, stronger business by adding to the foundation you've laid.
We keep our word.
Straight answers, fair terms, and follow-through. From the first call to long after closing, you will know where you stand.
The kind of business it takes a lifetime to build.
An owner considering succession
Retirement, a partner moving on, or simply time to find the next person to run it.
A strong team
Employees who have been around for years and would stay through a transition.
A history of profitability
Consistently profitable, with $5M to $25M in revenue and several years of demonstrated earnings.
U.S. based
Headquartered and operated in the United States.
Built to last
A proven business model with predictable revenue and long term customers.
Earned reputation
A name people trust, built over years of doing right by employees, customers, and the community.
A simple, straightforward process.
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Day 1
Intro Call
A first conversation to learn about your business, understand your priorities, and see if there is mutual fit. No pitch. Anything you share stays confidential.
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Weeks 1–2
Meet in Person
If it feels right, we meet face-to-face and talk through the future you want for the company and the people who make it work.
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Weeks 2–4
Initial Discovery & Offer
We review high-level financials and ask a handful of focused questions. If we like what we see, we present a clear, fair offer in writing.
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Months 2–3
Due Diligence
We move through diligence with transparency. We explain what we need, why we need it, and keep you informed at every step.
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Months 3–6
Close & Transition
A careful handover shaped around your goals. We support your team, uphold your relationships, and make the next chapter feel like a natural continuation.
From first conversation to close, the process usually takes three to six months.
Your legacy, continued by a family that cares.
Let's talk.
If you have started thinking about what comes next, even loosely, we would like to hear from you.
Replies within a week. Often sooner.