About Us
Selling your business is not an easy decision.
We partner with business owners in Singapore to give them straightforward exits that protect their legacy and keep their business for the long haul.
- As business owners ourselves, we know how hard you have worked to grow your business, making sacrifices no one else knows about.
- We understand and we are here to provide speed and certainty for owners looking for a next generation of leaders to take your business to the next level.
- We provide flexibility in deal structure, transparency and high confidentiality.
Businesses we look for
Making sure that we are on the same page from day one.
Sustainable competitive advantage
Proven track record over the years with enduring positive profits
Operating in a stable & mature industry
The business should have relatively lower risk of external disruptions
Strong willingness to sell the business
Looking to sell the business due to retirement or non-business reasons
Why sell to us?
We understand that there are several options on hand when looking to exit.
Potter Capital is most attractive to sellers who see their businesses and employees as legacies to be managed for the long term. We promise a fully committed and hands-on incoming management team to continue your legacy.
Transaction Speed
We are fast due to our sole focus on one transaction at a time.
Time Horizon
We look to keep a business for the long-term to ensure continuation of your legacy.
Funding Sources
Smart Capital - with individual investors & family offices.
Commitment
We are fully-committed to the long-term growth of the business.
Existing Owner's Participation
We provide flexibility to each owner's situation, instead of mandating years of participation from owners.
Value Creation
We focus on building on existing strengths of the business. We do not adopt cost cutting & financial engineering to secure short-term returns.
Not sure if your business fits the bill?
Drop us a note and we will let you know in a few days.
Let us help shape your business for the next generation.
The Team
A team of diverse individuals brought together to achive a common goal - building businesses that last and serve a greater good.
Amelia Lee
Managing PartnerAmelia was first captivated by the world of small businesses while pursuing her MBA at Harvard Business School. She co-founded Potter Capital to apply her skills and experience to what she believes is a vital segment of the Singaporean economy that ought to get more attention - SMEs.
Prior to Potter Capital, Amelia was with the Capital Markets Team at DBS Bank, where she advised companies across a wide variety of industries on strategic alternatives and equity financing.
Amelia received an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BBA in Accounting from the National University of Singapore, where she also part of the University Scholars Programme.
Aileen Seah
Managing PartnerAfter more than a decade of working with SME’s and startups during her time at Enterprise Singapore (then-SPRING Singapore), Aileen co-founded Potter Capital to address the missed opportunities of great Singaporean SME’s closing down due to a lack of succession options.
During her time at Enterprise Singapore, Aileen worked closely with SME’s in the Business Services sector to chart and support their growth plans. She also worked with large corporates to develop their corporate innovation plans to engage startups.
Aileen holds a BBM & BAcc (double degree in business management and accountancy) from the Singapore Management University where she was a Lee Kong Chian Scholar.
Goh Xin Ying
Managing PartnerAs the Head of Business Development & Operations at Funding societies, Xin Ying saw how harnessing the power of data could help create financial opportunities for SME’s that would otherwise go unfunded. Hence, Xin Ying joined Potter Capital to make data-driven decisions at the heart of a traditional business.
Prior to Funding Societies, Xin Ying was a fund management consultant based in Hong Kong and Shanghai. She started her career at DBS Bank in the Management Associate Programme.
Xin Ying is a Chartered Accountant and holds a BBM & BAcc (double degree in business management and accountancy) from the Singapore Management University.