Collaborative. Adaptive. Enduring.
Renga Partners is a search fund committed to acquiring and growing an enduring, recession-resilient business through disciplined leadership and operational excellence.
The Renga Philosophy
Inspired by the Japanese tradition of Renga (linked-verse poetry), we believe that great businesses are built collaboratively—each chapter respecting the last while adding something new. Our name reflects our belief in partnership, iteration, and long-term value creation.
The People behind the scene
Meet the Founders
Tom Buckley
Founder & CEO
Visionary entrepreneur with 6 startups and 3 exits. Former Microsoft Sales Director and founder of Innovantix Design Group. Expert in scaling revenue, leveraging AI, and identifying overlooked niches.
Laurie Buckley
Founder & CEO
Proven operational founder with multiple exits – including a $6M corporate sale (ISC) and $1M IP deal (Vendesco) – and impactful leadership as a CFO/COO scaling ventures to $50M+ valuations. Former VC with Heartland Ventures, advisor to corporate funds like Omron Ventures, and innovation lead at Association Ventures, combining hands-on execution with a metrics-driven investment lens to identify, acquire, and grow high-ROI businesses.
Why Partnered
With 30+ years of working side-by-side, Tom and Laurie have a unique and proven dynamic: bold ideas matched with operational precision. Together, they’ve scaled companies, managed turnarounds, and executed successful exits.
The Search Fund Model
1. Mission:
To identify, acquire, and operate a private U.S. company with EV between $15M–$50M, with strong cash flow and growth potential.
2. Search Strategy:
80% proprietary outreach, 20% brokered. Industry-led, research-backed.
3. Value Creation Approach:
Operational leverage, modernization, and a deep commitment to culture and continuity.
4. Investor Advantage:
Investors enjoy staged capital commitment with a 50% step-up on equity upon acquisition.
What We’re Looking for
· Enterprise Value: $15M–$50M
· Revenue: $10M–$40M
· EBITDA: $1M–$5M
· EBITDA Margin: ≥10%
· Recurring Revenue: ≥60%
· Low CapEx, Low Customer Concentration
· Fragmented, growing, recession-resistant industries
· Seller open to transition over 1–2 years
Where We’re Searching
B2B SaaS
Construction Loan Mgmt, Equipment Rental, HOA Mgmt.
Behavioral Health
Tech-enabled ABA therapy platforms and services.
Electrification
EV infrastructure, home conversion, equipment resale.
Peripheral or Underexplored Segments
We’re also open to adjacent or overlooked niches that align with our core investment principles.
Our meticulous approach
eases your burden.
A Proven Model with Powerful Upside
· 35.1% Avg. IRR across all search funds (Stanford 2024)
· Partnered searches outperform solo by 10% IRR
· LPs receive 1.5x equity conversion at acquisition
· Downside protection + upside participation
Let’s Talk
Let’s Build Something Enduring
We’d love to hear from you. We’re here to answer your questions and listen to your suggestions.
Get in touch
We’re here to answer your questions and listen to your suggestions.
Tom Buckley
(678) 488-5748
tbuckley@innovantixdesign.com
Laurie Buckley
(404) 431-8601
lbuckley@netfocuscorp.net
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