The Code We Live By. Everyday.

BE GOOD TO ONE ANOTHER.

DO THE RIGHT THING, EVERYTIME.

PUT PEOPLE FIRST, ALWAYS.

DO YOUR BEST WORK & GROW BIGGER.

ASK QUESTIONS, EXPLORE IDEAS.

Investment Criteria

Our goal is to purchase a profitable business with recurring customers.

We understand that every business is unique. So, if your business matches the overall vision but doesn’t meet every criteria on the list below, we are open to discussing on case-by-case basis.

  • Industry Dynamic

    Projected annual growth of 5%+

    Minimal Capex requirements

    Low exposure to external or uncontrollable factors

    Fragmented competitive landscape

  • Business Profile

    Small-to-medium sized stable or growing business

    Straightforward operations with defensible market position

    10%+ EBITDA margin (15% preferred)

    Distributed customer base

  • Growth Potential

    Scalable business model with multiple growth opportunities

    Predictable cash flow with recurring revenue streams

    Tenured employees / strong middle management in place

Behind the Vision

Hi, I am Sowm Bhardwaj, the founder and principal at Shavano ETA.

I’ve spent a decade and a half helping organizations of all sizes — from startups to Fortune 500 — transform, optimize, and scale. Along the way, my curiosity and love for learning have driven me to explore several side projects, like building a networking app, a behavioral science based data analytics practice to predict and prevent employee turnover, industry-specific mentorship app, mentoring local startups to scale and succeed, and more.

With an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Master’s in Electrical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma, I bring a unique blend of analytical problem-solving and practical business know-how. My strengths lie in building strong teams, improving operational efficiency, and turning ideas into measurable outcomes.

Now, I’m ready to take the next step: acquiring and growing a small-to-medium-sized business and unlocking its full potential. My goal is to do this in the most people-centric way possible — honoring the business’ core values and nurturing its trusted employees and partners, while driving sustainable growth to create long-term value for all stakeholders.

If my vision resonates with you, I’d love to hear your story.