The Market Share Strategy — MarketStra

The Market Share
Strategy

for founder-led businesses.

We don't sell services. We deploy operating capital into founder-led businesses in exchange for a share of the new revenue we create. Zero retainers. Aligned incentives. Partnership, not vendorship.

$65M+
Revenue generated for founder-led businesses
10+
Years operating inside founder-led companies
11
Industries evaluated across the portfolio
3–5×
Target return on every dollar of deployed capital

"We only win when you win. That's the whole strategy."

Zero retainers — performance only
Capital Partner · Revenue Share · Founder-Equity
Scout · Forge · Amplify · Compound
3–5× target return on deployed capital
$65M+ revenue generated for clients
Zero retainers — performance only
Capital Partner · Revenue Share · Founder-Equity
Scout · Forge · Amplify · Compound
3–5× target return on deployed capital
$65M+ revenue generated for clients
Our Investment Thesis

Founder-led businesses have a structural advantage: decision speed. They also have a structural weakness.

The gap between operational excellence and digital performance is where enterprise value leaks. It's also where we deploy capital — selectively, quarterly, with conviction.

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We're selective.

8–12 partnerships evaluated per quarter. Most businesses don't qualify — that's the point.

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We absorb risk.

Zero upfront capital from you. If we don't generate new revenue, you pay nothing. Full stop.

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We target 3–5×.

If we don't see a clear path to 3–5× return on our deployed capital in 12 months, we pass.

The Market Share Strategy Platform

Four modules. One operating system.

Each module solves a specific revenue-leakage problem. Deployed sequentially, they form the complete infrastructure founder-led businesses need to compound growth.

01
Intelligence

Scout

The diagnostic layer. We map the opportunity before we deploy capital — SEO, ads infrastructure, AI automation gaps, and competitive position scored across 40+ dimensions.

02
Foundation

Forge

The build layer. We install the infrastructure that makes revenue measurable and scalable — tracking, technical SEO, account architecture, and conversion-ready landing pages.

03
Growth

Amplify

The campaign layer. This is where new revenue gets generated — multi-platform paid acquisition, SEO content engine, social publishing, and email automation running on the Forge foundation.

04
Autonomy

Compound

The AI agent layer. Custom agents that run the business while founders sleep — reporting, content generation, optimization, and audience sync. The difference between growth and compounding growth.

Partnership Terms

Three ways to partner.

We don't sell packages. We structure partnerships. The right structure depends on your stage, capital position, and long-term objectives.

Most Common
01

Pure Revenue Share

Zero upfront. Performance-only.

Your Cost
$0
upfront
Our Take
10–15%
of new revenue

We deploy $30–120K in operating capital. In exchange, we take a minority share of new revenue generated above your baseline — not of your existing revenue.

Term: 24–36 months
Early buyout available
Best for: zero-risk scaling
02

Hybrid Partnership

Base retainer + performance.

Your Cost
$1.5–2.5K
per month
Our Take
5–8%
of new revenue

Reduced monthly base for infrastructure maintenance, combined with a lower revenue share. Predictable for both sides while maintaining aligned incentives.

Term: 12–24 months
Renewable annually
Best for: predictability seekers
03

Founder-Equity Partnership

Retainer + revenue + equity.

Retainer $2,500/mo
Revenue Share 2.5%
Equity Stake 2.5%

The most aligned structure we offer. Guaranteed base covers core operations, modest revenue share keeps performance tied to outcomes, and equity locks in long-term partnership through an eventual exit.

Term: 24+ months minimum
Equity vests over engagement
Best for: exit-bound founders

Advisory, carry, and sweat-equity exchange structures also available for specific situations. Structure selection is determined during partnership alignment.

Who Qualifies

We're selective by design.

Partnership requires alignment. Here's what we look for before we deploy capital.

We Partner With
  • Founder-led businesses

    The founder is the decision maker on growth, not a committee.

  • $500K+ annual revenue

    Sweet spot: $1M–$25M. Real business with real unit economics.

  • 30%+ gross margin

    Unit economics that compound. Margin is the fuel for growth capital.

  • Data access willingness

    Admin on ad accounts, analytics, CRM. If we can't measure it, we can't optimize it.

  • Partnership mindset

    You want a partner, not a vendor. Skin in the game on both sides.

We Don't Partner With
  • Corporate or franchise brands

    Decision speed doesn't exist. Our operating model requires founder agility.

  • Sub-25% gross margin

    The math doesn't work for either side. Revenue share needs margin to share from.

  • Pure service, no scale

    One-person consulting or time-for-money businesses without repeatable unit economics.

  • Data-guarded operators

    If you won't grant access to ad accounts and analytics, we can't deploy.

  • Vendor shoppers

    If you want three agencies to quote, we're not one of them.

Not a fit? We maintain a referral network of agencies and consultants we trust for businesses where partnership isn't the right model. Ask and we'll make the introduction.

Ready to Explore Partnership

Apply for the Market Share Strategy.

We review every application and respond within 48 hours. If there's a fit, we'll schedule a partnership alignment call with Carlos. If there isn't, we'll tell you honestly and point you in the right direction.