Our focus.
Building long-sighted small business in Salt Lake City.
Every small business starts with a dream, a vision.
We’re passionate about seeing that vision through to fruition.
We are committed to acquiring and growing small businesses long term, giving them the resources they need to thrive, and fulfilling the visions on which they were founded.
Small businesses play a vital role in every community. They provide jobs, bolster the economy, and enrich the local neighborhood’s cultural fabric in ways that big businesses simply can’t.
To thrive, small businesses need the support of their communities. But that alone isn’t enough. They also need a dedicated and well-trained team, a well-defined strategy, and capital.
At Decada, our focus is acquiring unique small businesses and providing long-term strategy, excellent team dynamics, and the capital needed to grow. We’re in it for the vision, we’re in it for the community, and we’re in it for the long run.
Our collection of small businesses.
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Tailor Cooperative
A luxury custom clothier specializing in craft-made suits, shirts, raw denim, and other sartorial accoutrements.
Founded in 2016.
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Workshop SLC
A fine art academy and creative studio space for the professional artist and hobbyist alike.
Acquired in 2021.
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Built By Design
A luxury custom home builder. Built By Design leads the state in building intentional, design-forward ADUs.
Acquired in 2021.
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Northern Electric
Utah’s most trusted electrical service provider since 1995, offering residential, commercial, & industrial services.
Acquired in 2021.
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Tatton Baird
A custom hat maker focused on handmade, hand-crafted headwear.
Acquired in 2022.
Interested in selling your business?
What we look for.
Although we are highly selective in the businesses we bring into our collection, we commit to always being considerate and fast in our evaluation process.
Operations in Utah.
We live and work in Utah and are committed to doing business where we operate. We require the majority of business operations to be within a two hour drive of Salt Lake City or be relocatable to Utah.
<$10M in revenue.
We prefer businesses doing more than $3M in annual revenue, with a management team in place and wanting to stick around.
Enduringly profitable.
We buy businesses that have demonstrated profitable cash flow for multiple years. We tend to steer clear of new ventures without a proven track record.
Other preferences.
We like businesses that play a vital role in our community. When you reach out, help us understand why your customers love your business, what differentiates you from others, and how you earn high margins.
We always prefer revenue diversity and low customer concentration. We pay premiums for businesses with excellent gross profits, recurring revenues, multi-decade stability, and a limited online presence.
Are we a mutual fit?
The right business.
We buy profitable <$10M revenue businesses that inspire us.
We’re in it for the vision, we’re in it for the community, and we’re in it for the long run.
The right addition.
Each company we acquire plays a role in our portfolio. We look for businesses that align with our values and complement our long-term portfolio strategy.