SERVATOR CAPITAL

SERVATOR Capital is actively seeking to acquire a well-established, high-quality small business with a strong foundation of owner or founder-led leadership. Our goal is to partner with a business that has a proven track record of success, a loyal customer base, and a dedicated team. We understand the significance of an owner’s legacy and are committed to preserving the core values and culture that have made the business thrive. With a hands-on, long-term approach, we aim to support growth while ensuring a seamless transition that benefits employees, customers, and stakeholders alike. If you are a business owner considering the next chapter, we would love to start a conversation on how we can help preserve your legacy.

ABOUT SERVATOR CAPITAL

Servator Capital is led by Ferdi Zittlau, a seasoned professional with a rich background in investment banking, management consulting, and executive leadership at Fortune 500 companies and private equity funds. Over the years, he has collaborated with some of the world’s most respected organizations, including Microsoft, PwC, GE, Barclays Capital, and NBC Universal.Yet, despite his experience in high-stakes, complex deals, Ferdi found the most fulfillment working with small, owner-led businesses. He admired the way these entrepreneurs shaped their communities — sponsoring school events, building close-knit teams, and making a real difference in people’s daily lives. That sense of purpose and connection inspired him to start Servator Capital.Rather than chasing the next big deal, Ferdi wants to focus on what truly matters: listening to customers, adding value where he can, and strengthening the fabric of his community. Servator Capital is his way of doing just that — finding, acquiring, and operating a thriving lower middle-market company with a hands-on, people-first approach. And one day, he hopes that journey leads him to proudly sponsor a school event for his daughter — just like the small business owners he admires.

Industry

We are open to most industries and business types but less interested in retail, restaurant, or agricultural opportunities.

Geography

For opportunities where the owner is involved in the daily operations of the company, we are focusing our search on Texas.
For absent owner opportunities, we are willing to consider all opportunities in the Lower 48.

Size

We are focusing our search on the lower middle market, with opportunities delivering Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) ranging from $250k to $1MM.

Financing

We would prefer to finance the acquisition through an SBA 7(a) loan. This will especially benefit sellers who have pre-approved SBA financing, as it will markedly shorten the time to close.

Career Highlights

Transactions Completed - 52 transactions/2 IPOs
Mergers/Integrations Completed - $92.7B
Equity Value Created - $873M
New Revenue Created - $1.4BN
Savings Attained - $176M
Tax Credits Negotiated - $36M

Companies Represented

Microsoft
PwC
GE
NBC Universal
Heineken
Barclays Capital
Siemens

Education

MBA - Northwestern University Kellog School of Management
MS Finance - University of Johannesburg
BS Engineering - Rand Afrikaans University