for people looking to
Sell a business
Thinking About Selling Your Business? Let’s Protect Your Legacy.
You built something real. Something that supported families, created jobs, and kept value circulating in the community. If you are considering retirement, transitioning out, or simply looking for a buyer who will honor what you created, we can help.
Kalamazoo Forward Ventures works with local business owners who want to pass their companies into capable, values driven hands. We focus on buyers who want to stay rooted here, invest in the people who already make the business run, and continue the legacy you built.
Selling is emotional. Selling is strategic. And we are here to make that path clearer.
WHY WORK WITH KzFV?
We are community guided, mission aligned, and founded by underinvested owners.
We uplift local entrepreneurs who are ready to carry your business forward.
We help keep ownership in Kalamazoo and throughout Michigan, not out of state.
We understand legacy, culture, and continuity.
We value what made your business special and want to protect it.
Our goal is not to flip your business.
Our goal is to keep it rooted.
who we work with
Business owners who are:
Preparing for retirement
Exploring succession options
Looking for a transition that values their employees
Wanting their company to remain locally owned
Interested in selling to buyers who lead with integrity, community, and care.
We value businesses across industries including trades, manufacturing, logistics, service, food production, and more.
Your Next Step in the
Transition process
If you are ready to start the conversation, we want to understand your business, your timeline, and the kind of transition you hope for.
Explore a Values Driven Exit
Share details about your business and your goals for its future. We will connect with you to discuss aligned buyers and succession paths.
This will take you to a short form that helps us understand where you are in your journey.