About
Buyer-side acquisition decision support for small-business buyers.
We help small-business buyers make high-stakes acquisition decisions. We clarify what the evidence supports and what should drive the next move.
We help buyers know whether a deal is right before they overcommit time and capital.
Disciplined judgment on the buyer's side.
We judge whether the deal is sound and whether it fits your thesis. Then we help you make the call.
We represent buyers only, alongside your attorney, CPA, and lender. No seller ties, no fee tied to closing.
Every review ends in a clear read on what to do next, not a pile of analysis you have to interpret yourself.
Experience across investment judgment, credit risk, and transaction execution.
Kish co-founded SHP to bring disciplined investment judgment and decision support to small-business acquisitions. He shapes the firm's analytical approach and service offerings.
His background includes private equity and investor advisory at the Boston Consulting Group, and AI strategy and partnerships at Google.
- MBA, Wharton School
- MPA, Harvard University
- BS Finance, University of Virginia
Kendal co-founded SHP and shapes the firm's financial, credit, and risk standards.
He brings more than three decades of experience in corporate accounting, commercial credit risk, and international trade finance, including roles at the Export-Import Bank of the United States and Freddie Mac.
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor
- MBA, University of Virginia Darden School
- BS Accounting, New York University
Evaluating an acquisition?
Clarify what matters and what should drive the next decision.