Little Engine Ventures

Little Engine Ventures operates as an evergreen, private investment partnership. The firm focuses its strategy on acquiring and scaling best-in-niche, make-to-order service companies that possess inherent geographic moats. They apply a disciplined approach to investing across various asset classes, emphasizing a long-term perspective in their portfolio management.

Founded in 2016, Little Engine Ventures was established by serial entrepreneur Daryl Starr and Mikel Berger. Their partnership evolved from a prior vendor-client relationship between their respective businesses. The foundational insight behind the venture was to systematically acquire and develop numerous smaller, local enterprises, fostering growth and sustained success within these specialized markets.

Little Engine Ventures primarily serves small to mid-sized businesses, partnering with them to enhance operations and expand their market presence. The company's overarching mission is to "help others climb," which encompasses supporting the customers of their portfolio companies, empowering their team members, and meeting the expectations of their stakeholders, all while driving robust results through intelligent business practices.