American Operator

American Operator acquires small businesses from retiring owners and partners with next-generation operators through an operate-to-own model, in which the operator receives meaningful ownership on day one and earns majority ownership over time. The company addresses America's small business succession crisis — with over 2 million SMB owners expected to retire over the next decade, many lacking succession plans — by providing an alternative to private equity acquisition or business closure. American Operator was founded in 2021 and is backed by investors including HUMAN CAPITAL and 8VC.