Introduction
Two Dreams Capital is based in Denver, Colorado, and buys family-owned, established businesses. We bring hands-on operating capability, financial discipline, and a long-term ownership mindset.
Size: $300k-$3m of cash flow
Location: Mountain West preference within driving distance of Denver
Industry segments: general industrial, home services, and B2B services.
Owners who want their legacy preserved, their employees protected, and a fair exit secured.
A once-in-a-generation wealth transfer is underway. According to a February 2026 McKinsey Institute report, more than six million small and medium-sized businesses will come to market by 2035 as baby boomer owners retire, representing up to $5 trillion in enterprise value. Today, up to 90% of these exits end in permanent closure, not because the businesses lack value, but because the market for the transfer of ownership is fragmented. Two Dreams Capital exists to buy, build, and hold these small businesses, helping our local communities thrive.
McKinsey identifies the “missing middle” businesses valued between $500k and $25M as the most underserved and highest-volume segment of the coming transition. These firms have stable cash flows and loyal customers, yet fall below the threshold for institutional buyers and are beyond the reach of most individual buyers. That is precisely where Two Dreams Capital is focused.
Annual small-business exits are projected to reach 665,000 by 2035, significantly above historical levels. The supply of transition-ready businesses has never been greater. The McKinsey data is unambiguous: this window is open, and now is the time to act.
Team Members
The Story
The name Two Dreams Capital is rooted in one of history's most powerful examples of visionary stewardship. When Pharaoh was troubled by two vivid dreams, seven fat cows devoured by seven gaunt ones, and seven full heads of grain swallowed by seven withered ones, it was Joseph who interpreted them with clarity and wisdom: seven years of abundance would be followed by seven years of severe famine. But Joseph didn't stop at interpretation. He immediately proposed a plan of action to gather and store a portion of the harvest during the years of plenty so that the people would be sustained through the years of want. At Two Dreams Capital, we want to steward as Joseph did by taking care of the business's legacy. And stewarding our companies in seasons of abundance so they are positioned, protected, and prepared to care for their employees, customers, and owners when leaner times arrive.
Co-Founder and Managing PartnerAndrew BrillAndrew Brill is a Denver-based investor and operator with a background spanning capital markets, early-stage, and lower-middle-market M&A. After graduating from Taylor University, he founded Brill Consulting to strengthen the operations and finances of businesses. Over the course of his career, he has helped lead a range of investment groups, including Mainstreet Investments, Sagamore Institute, Weave Social Finance, Beanstalk Collaborative Community Wealth, Ownershift, and Kenneth King Foundation. Through this work, he has supported nine acquisitions and led three businesses. In his free time, Andrew can be found spending time with his family, reading a good book, and being active in the mountains.
Co-Founder and Managing PartnerBen Lewis, CFABen Lewis is a Denver-based investor with experience in banking, consulting, and capital markets. Ben graduated from the US Naval Academy with a BS in Economics with Distinction. After serving for 8 years, Ben transitioned to financial services consulting with community and regional financial institutions. Ben has a passion for the impact small businesses have in the lives of employees, communities, and the country. In his free time, Ben is actively involved in his church, with his family, and at the golf course. Ben is a CFA charterholder.