Preserving Legacies · Operating for Long-Term Growth

A Trusted Partner
for Your Business's
Next Chapter.

FSL Equity Partners was founded by experienced executives and healthcare operators to buy, run, and grow a specialized healthcare or professional services business. We are husband and wife — not a corporate fund looking to cut costs or flip companies. We step directly into your shoes as owners, protecting your team, serving your clients, and building upon the legacy you have spent decades creating.

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01 · Our Story

Every great business is built on a foundation
of trust, hard work, and deep relationships.

Having co-founded a family-owned, private-pay residential senior care business, we understand firsthand the immense care it takes to scale a high-performing, impactful company — and the emotional weight of deciding who will take over the keys.

We founded FSL Equity Partners to provide business owners with an exit strategy defined by trustworthiness, transparency, and a humane experience. We combine the institutional skill sets gained at top-tier healthcare and financial organizations with the heart and soul of small business owners. Our goal is a smooth transition where your company culture remains completely intact, your employees are championed, and your business is positioned to thrive for decades to come.

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02 · Leadership

A Husband and Wife Partnership

Portrait of Frederico Lourenço

Managing Partner · Incoming CEO

Frederico Lourenço, Ph.D.

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Frederico is an experienced healthcare executive and business operator with over a decade of strategy, growth operations, business development, and hands-on leadership. Before focusing on small business acquisition, he served as a growth and operations executive at Flagship Pioneering — founders of Moderna — where he guided the incubation and growth of multiple biotechnology companies with the potential to change human health.

He built his operational and financial foundation leading teams at McKinsey & Company, where he partnered with executives to improve business operations and find new growth opportunities across a range of healthcare institutions. A scientist by background, Frederico earned his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Weill Cornell Medicine and holds BSc and MSc degrees in Biomedical Engineering.

Outside of healthcare, Frederico enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, and flying as a licensed private pilot.

Portrait of Jessica Saks

Partner & CFO

Jessica Saks

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Jessica is an experienced founder, financial executive, and small business operator who brings nearly two decades of investment and operational leadership to FSL Equity Partners. In 2017, she co-founded The Sanctuary, a premier boutique senior living and memory care business in North Carolina that serves 36 residents. Jessica understands firsthand the dedication it takes to grow a company, and the responsibility of supporting a team and serving her community.

Jessica spent over a decade as Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at JEM Holdings, a major real estate investment and development firm. Earlier in her career, she designed and managed investment strategies for high-profile commercial properties in New York City for Silverstein Properties, including 4 World Trade Center. Jessica holds an MBA from Wharton and a BSc from Cornell University.

Frederico and Jessica are proud and passionate about their Memory Care family business and are ready to nurture and scale another highly impactful business. Yet their most important mission is as parents to their two young children.

Frederico and Jessica with their two children

03 · Our Commitment to Sellers

Selling your business is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone. We approach this responsibility with the care it deserves, ensuring the transition honors everything you have built.

01

Absolute Privacy

We protect your competitive advantage. Every conversation, financial document, and meeting is held in strict confidence to protect your daily operations, employees, and client relationships.

02

Legacy Protection

Your company is far more than a set of numbers on a spreadsheet. We commit to keeping your brand identity, core values, and community reputation as the foundation for all future growth.

03

Care for Your People

A business is only as strong as the team behind it. We pledge to support, retain, and protect your existing staff, providing them with clear and stable opportunities for professional growth.

04

Highly Focused

Unlike traditional investment firms that manage dozens of companies at the same time, we are looking to buy and grow a small number of high-quality businesses. Your company will matter more to us than it would to any investment firm, and it will receive the daily time, energy, and care it deserves.

04 · Investment Criteria

What we are
looking for.

We are actively searching for an exceptional company that matches our operational expertise and values. We look for businesses with strong fundamentals and a clear reason for a transition.

01

Financial Profile

  • Annual Earnings Operating profit (EBITDA) in the $2–5 million range.
  • Revenue Quality High proportion of recurring or highly predictable revenue from a diverse, well-established customer base.
  • Healthy Margins Consistent historical profitability with clean financial records.
02

Business & Operations

  • Market Position A founder or family-owned company with a minimum of 10 years of stable operations and a premier reputation in its market.
  • Transition Need Owners are seeking an exit plan due to retirement, health, or a desire to step back from daily leadership.
  • Sustainable Edge Businesses built on strong customer loyalty, differentiated service models, or high-touch care that cannot be easily displaced by large corporates or emerging technology.
  • Team Stability A loyal, skilled staff and middle management capable of continuing daily operations alongside the incoming CEO.
03

Industry Focus

  • Specialized Healthcare Services Examples include premium home health, concierge nursing, private-pay specialized clinical care, senior memory care, and high-end behavioral health businesses.
  • Elite Professional Services Premium consumer or business services characterized by strong client retention, specialized expertise, and clear brand equity.
04

Geographic Focus

  • South Florida Prioritizing businesses located in South Florida — we are based in Boca Raton.
  • Broader Southeast Open to select, high-quality opportunities throughout the broader Southeast region; requires an experienced GM or Director on site to ensure an effective transition process.

05 · Our Operational Style

How we operate.

We combine long-term financial stability with full-time leadership to protect and unlock a company's full potential safely. Our business philosophy is built on clear communication, absolute integrity, and thoroughness.

01

Full-Time, Hands-On Leadership

We are not hands-off financial investors. After the sale, Frederico will step directly into the business as the full-time CEO, dedicating his entire professional efforts to managing day-to-day operations and taking care of your customers.

02

Patient, Steady Capital

Our financial partners are long-term investors who care about sustainable, steady growth rather than quick profits. This allows us to make business decisions that look years into the future.

03

Tailored Sale Options

We know that every business owner has different personal and financial goals. Whether you want a clean break to enjoy retirement immediately, or preserve minority equity to reap future rewards from continued growth, we customize deal structures and terms around what works best for you.

04

Upfront Honesty

We believe in direct, clear conversations. We do not change our terms at the last minute or hide behind complex legal clauses. If a challenge comes up during our review, we address it openly and together.

05

Respect for Your Expertise

We know that you and your team are the experts in your business. We enter with a desire to listen and learn first, relying heavily on your knowledge before making operational updates.

06 · The Transition Process

A clear path to a sale.

We value your time. We have designed a clear, straightforward path to a sale that minimizes distractions, letting you run your business while we plan its next chapter.

Step 01 1 Week

Getting Acquainted

The Goal

To see if we are a good match for each other.

What Happens

We begin with a private, 30-minute phone call to share our backgrounds, discuss your goals for retirement or transition, and confirm that your business aligns with our criteria. If there is mutual interest, we sign a simple Confidentiality Agreement and review a high-level summary of your business and its historical financial performance.

Step 02 2 Weeks

An Honest Proposal

The Goal

To agree on a fair price and basic structure for the sale.

What Happens

We perform a quick, focused review of your business operations and financial health. Using this information, we present you with a clear, easy-to-understand written proposal (a Letter of Intent). This document outlines our valuation of the business and a clear blueprint for the payout.

Step 03 90 Days

Collaborative Review & Financing

The Goal

To verify the business details and prepare the final legal paperwork.

What Happens

Once we agree on a price, we work quietly alongside you to confirm financial, operational and legal details. During this window, we also finalize our pre-arranged funding with our long-term investors. We carry out this process with a light touch to ensure your employees and daily operations are never disrupted.

Step 04 Day 1 Onward

Handover & Long-Term Growth

The Goal

A seamless, worry-free transfer of ownership.

What Happens

We close the sale, funds are transferred, and Frederico joins your team full-time. We step into the business alongside you for a customized, cooperative transition period (typically 6-12 months) to ensure clients, partners, and employees feel completely secure as we take over day-to-day leadership.

07 · Get in Touch

One conversation.
No commitments.

If you are looking for a reliable, qualified leader to carry your company forward, let's have a confidential conversation.

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Direct Phone

(347) 640-0144

Email

fred@fslequitypartners.com