Winter Oak Holdings

a company on a mission

My name is Sebastian Smoak and I am the founder of Winter Oak Holdings, a company designed to support a self funded search to acquire and operate a world class small business in light manufacturing, services, or construction. I am seeking to partner with a business seller who is excited to pass their business into the hands of a trustworthy, dependable, hardworking, and fair successor.

From my humble beginnings growing up on a farm, to attending West Point and serving as an Engineer Officer in the US Army, the core principles of hard work, honesty, and integrity have been instilled in me. These principles have guided me through multiple successful entrepreneurial pursuits in professional services, engineering management, and government services.

It is my hope that these same principles will continue to guide me as I seek to acquire a phenomenal business with an outstanding culture and a history of excellence.

What ARE We looking for?

Winter Oak Holdings is seeking a platform company with a history of strong performance, commitment to strong operating values, an experienced team, and a track record of excellence.

  • Established businesses in light, niche manufacturing and service-based businesses are ideal for Winter Oak’s investment thesis.

  • Winter Oak is seeking to acquire a company with a seasoned, highly experienced management team that is interested in a path to increased responsibilities and, potentially ownership in the business.

  • Winter Oak seeks to acquire businesses with outstanding company culture and a demonstrated history of operating based on our values of honesty, transparency, equity, and camaraderie.

  • Ideal target business will have $900K+ adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.