In our future, SMEs are
owned by their employees.
PurpleShares acquires SMEs, transitions them to employee-owned companies, and
supports them with innovative financial services and strategic guidance
70%
Of SMEs encounter unsuccessful sales during owner transitions, leading to undervalued transactions, unhappy owners and employees with no shares of the company’s past success.
35%
Of SMEs are owned by people over 50 years old, offering a demographic shift opportunity to take a stake or acquire businesses that are often overlooked by traditional private equity funds.
To become EU's biggest network of employee-owned businesses.
Why have we created PurpleShares?
98%
Employee of SMEs do not have shares in their companies compared to those in large groups or startups, creating a growing misalignment as new generations seek meaning in their worklife.
18%
Increased in performance in average for SMEs which have a strong employee ownership stance. Beyond that, they typically have higher employee retention, productivity and innovation.
How does PurpleShares works?
We acquire, we transform, and we innovate.
1. Retiring owner
We take a majority stake or acquire SMEs from retiring or stepping down owners with a cash offer and flexible earn-out terms guaranteeing them a safe transition.
2. New management
We onboard new captains with attractive packages, offering comprehensive training and fostering collaborative strategic planning with the team.
3. Employee ownership
We allocate 10% of the business's stock to employees and gradually increase it over the years fostering a sense of shared success and commitment.
Service & training
Teams specialized in financial optimization, strategy, and digital marketing assist you in the management of your SME.
The added value of PurpleShares.
People, technology, training and good practices.
Tools & technology
A suite of technological tools automating part of the operations, ranging from customer management to financial planning
Network effect
The strength of a network: Sharing resources, experiences, and joint creation of growth opportunities.
ESG practices
An economically equitable future for employees and a guiding governance toward environmental sustainability.
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