We envision a world in which every employee is an owner.

At 40 Million Owners, we believe there is an employee ownership solution for every company.

Our Focus

We partner with ESOPs to unlock enterprise value through smart, strategic acquisitions that capitalize on their unique advantages as acquirers. Our focus is to position acquisitions as a cornerstone of the employee ownership industry, fueling growth and expanding the community of employee owners who are shaping the future of American business.

Our Mission

Building a future where employee ownership is the norm, not the exception

Employee ownership leads to stronger businesses and stronger communities. However, only 2% of lower middle market companies are employee owned.

The lower middle market is a diverse and dynamic driver of the U.S. economy that accounts for 30% of private sector employment.

There are nearly 600,000 companies that employ between 20 and 500 workers.

In total, 40 million people work for lower middle market companies.

Together, we can create 40 million owners

Employee Ownership Benefits for Every Business

Empowering Employees

Building a culture of ownership by empowering employees to engage proactively with all operational aspects of the business is core to unlocking the full benefits of Employee Ownership.

Mitigating Risk

Employee Ownership is a tool for risk management across an entire business lifecycle from ownership transitions to executing long-term value enhancement strategies.

Creating Impact and Value

Employee Ownership attracts both capital and talent through the opportunity to participate in meaningful impact and value creation.

“The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”

Socrates

5th Century BCE

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