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A personal, thoughtful alternative to private equity for exiting your M.I. product company.
802 Labs is a personal, thoughtful exit strategy for your M.I. product company—ensuring that your brand’s future aligns with your vision and values. We honor your work by growing your business, treating your employees with dignity and integrity, and amplifying your vision. With 20 years of industry experience, we know what it takes to respect and continue your work. Seeking hardware product companies with preference for domestic manufacturing including component suppliers.
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M.I. refers to the Musical Instrument industry, which has expanded to encompass recording, producing, performing, distributing, practicing, teaching and learning, and consuming or playing music, audio—and to a lesser extent, video, lighting, and special effects.
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We’re using this term to refer to companies that create business value by producing something used by consumer or professional musicians, engineers, producers, technicians, educators, instrument and equipment builders and repair professionals, system designers, application engineers, worship and praise leaders; as well as businesses such as event and tour production companies, recording and production studios, AV integrators, equipment rental companies, educational facilities, corporate AV, houses of worship, residential and commercial audio installers, instrument and equipment repair and maintenance companies, and other related businesses.
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We’re using hardware to refer to physical, tangible goods.
While 802 Labs is not focused on software, media, information products, services, and other non-hardware businesses, we are open to evaluating opportunities on a case-by-case basis.