A few years ago, we told kids to learn to code. I was one of those kids. Now AI writes better code than most people could learn in a year. What's scarce today is attention. Tomorrow, it'll be something else.
We built Evernomic around a simple idea: building together beats building alone. What we learn transfers. What we build compounds.
We're media people. But we're also operators, strategists, and connectors. We help with product, open doors to investors, advise on exits.
We've all had moments where someone opened a door we couldn't open ourselves. We're trying to be that for the people we work with.
We started as a media holding company. Our first portfolio was a collection of digital publications and content brands, and that foundation shaped everything that came after. Today we build, back, and acquire companies across media and media-adjacent sectors, from analytics and community platforms to advertising and publishing. Our portfolio includes companies at every stage, from early products finding their footing to established brands reaching millions of people every month.
We operate as a studio, not a fund. The difference is practical. Founders in our portfolio don't have to reinvent hiring pipelines, figure out SEO from scratch, build their own email infrastructure, or spend months finding the right designer. That stuff already exists here and it works across every company. And because we started in media, distribution isn't an afterthought. Our brands reach millions of people every month, and that reach works for every founder we work with. When one company grows, the others feel it.
But the thing we're most proud of isn't infrastructure. It's the relationships. We pick up the phone. We show up when things are hard, not just when things are going well. Every founder in the portfolio knows every other founder, and that matters more than any shared tool ever could.
We're genuinely like family. One of our founders slept on my couch for six months when he needed a place to stay while he figured things out. (Please don't always expect this treatment.)
We also actively acquire companies and advise founders on exits. Whether you're looking to sell, merge, or explore what your company is worth, we've been on both sides of the table. We've closed several seven-figure deals in the past year and we're always open to conversations with founders or acquirers thinking about their next move. Get in touch.
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Evernomic Confidential
Most deal analysis is written by brokers in fancy suits trying to sell you something that’ll break the bank. Evernomic Confidential is a publication in which we analyze deal flow and market trends we’re seeing for independent buyers, search fund operators, and anyone seriously considering buying or selling a company.
A few times a week, we take a company that’s currently on the market and review it the way a buy-side advisor would: the financials and what the seller is or isn't showing you, the risks we'd want to pressure test, where we see upside, how it holds up against competitors, and the industry context you need to make a decision. Every deal is anonymized, so we’re not running broker ads.
We cover all kinds of acquisitions, but we do lean towards media and software, which is our background. We also write about other deal types and general market trends we’re seeing. We never cover deals we represent or hold financial interest in. This analysis is for informational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice.
Free subscribers get a first look at the deals we’re analyzing. Paid subscribers get full access to our analysis and trends, a private community with other buyers and sellers, and links to every deal we review. You subscribe here with a 30-day free trial.
Still have questions?
What kind of companies do you work with?
Media and media-adjacent. Publishing, community platforms, creator tools, marketplaces, advertising technology. We look for simple business models with clear revenue and a reason to benefit from being part of a broader portfolio.
How do companies end up in the portfolio?
Three ways. We build things from scratch when we see an opportunity worth pursuing. We co-found with people who bring something we don't. And we acquire companies, sometimes fully, sometimes partially, when there's a clear fit.
What do portfolio companies actually get?
Shared resources across product, design, growth, operations, and strategy. Distribution through our media brands. Introductions to investors and partners. And the less obvious stuff: other founders in the portfolio who've solved the problem you're facing right now.
What stage do you get involved?
Early. That's where we're most useful. The earlier we work with a company, the more we can share infrastructure, open doors, and make the portfolio work in their favor.
