Snowtide Capital — A responsible successor for your legacy

Are you a business owner thinking about what's next?

You've spent years building your business. Leave it in good hands.

We are committed to building a lasting business to carry your legacy.

What makes us different

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A successor, not a financial buyer

We are not a PE fund. We acquire and grow one business at a time, with an entrepreneur leading it day-to-day.

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Local team, global reach

We have a team on the ground in China and spent years building businesses in Canada, USA, and Europe. Wherever your supply chain or customers sit, we help you expand your reach.

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Technology-first operators

We come from software, e-commerce, and manufacturing. We bring digital-first practices to businesses to help reach more customers and streamline business processes.

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Fast and flexible

No investment committee. No drawn-out approvals. We move fast, structure flexibly — onshore or offshore — and work around your timeline.

Our approach

What we look for

Strong customer relationships, recurring revenue, and a track record of profitability.

70%+ buyout in the $5M – $30M USD range.

Owners looking to step back, and open to a hands-on transition.

Our process

From first call to transaction can happen in ~three months

We stay flexible in our decision making and execution process, so we can work with your timeline.

Introductory callWe engage in a preliminary confidential conversation to understand the story and context of the business.

Initial valuationAfter collecting high-level information, we provide an initial valuation, and assess fit and next steps.

Focused diligenceWe conduct targeted financial, operational, and commercial diligence to confirm fundamentals and growth potential.

TransactionWe work closely with you to structure a tailored transaction plan and ensure execution.

StewardshipWe plan a smooth transition and establish an operating model that ensures continuity and long-term success.

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Team

Meet Our Team

"Behind every strong small business is a founder who has spent years doing the unglamorous work — through persistence, sacrifice, and economic cycles. Our role is to respect that foundation and build on it thoughtfully for the long term."

Sally Tian

Co-Founder

Sally is an operator with deep expertise scaling teams and businesses across the U.S., Canada, and China. Her experience spans logistics, e-commerce, and enterprise software across North America and China. She worked at Bytedance, Deliverr (acquired by Shopify), and Monitor Deloitte. Sally holds degrees from University of Toronto and Harvard Business School. She grew up in Guangzhou.

Liam Lu

Co-Founder

Liam is an operator with experience in China and Europe, with a strong background in industrials and automotive. He began his career in investment banking at HSBC, before going to Siemens and then NIO. Liam has launched several start-ups in the electric vehicle space. Liam holds degrees from NYU Stern and Harvard Business School. Liam is originally from Shanghai.

Investors

Backed by world class investors

Snowtide Capital is backed by a group of global entrepreneurs, operators, and long-term investors who share our philosophy of patient ownership and active partnership.

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Contact

Let's talk

If you are a business owner, advisor, or potential partner and believe there may be alignment, let's chat:

Careers

Join us

We're currently hiring investment analysts and associates in internship and full-time roles. If you're driven, curious, and passionate about investing and operations, we'd love to hear from you at career@snowtidecapital.com.