Ohio Entrepreneur & Owner-Operator

Carrying Legacies Forward

Built on trust, grit, and diligence, Belrose Capital acquires and operates lower market businesses through a direct, hands-on approach with uncompromised integrity — helping owners achieve a successful exit and lasting business continuity.

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Strategy

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Target
Owner-operated legacy businesses, industry agnostic, with a compelling thesis for growth, strong track record, and great people. An ideal fit starts with an owner who has run the business for decades and is looking for a successor who brings a diverse background, expertise, revived energy, and a long-term thoughtful mentality to preserve and continue their legacy.
Market
Lower and lower-middle market businesses
Size
Up to $10M revenue; no minimum
Geography
Central / Northeast Ohio and the Greater Midwest
Readiness
Acquiring a business is Belrose Capital's full-time focus — backed by personal capital and institutional financing, with M&A attorneys, lenders, and transaction advisors in place to close efficiently.

Approach

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Simple Conversation

Confidential discussion to understand the business and owner's goals to explore whether there may be a genuine fit.

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Evaluation & Structuring

Financial and non-financial operational assessment followed by a prospective structure that factors in what matters most to the seller — continuation of legacy, key people, price, and timeline.

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Efficient Diligence

Focused diligence process run by someone who has sat on both sides of transactions, avoiding unnecessary friction or delay.

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Closing & Transition

Clear business plan for the owner, employees, and customers, followed by active operation and lasting stewardship of the business.

About Belrose

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Kyle Ellis started Belrose Capital to find a small business to acquire, operate, and grow through day to day dedication and hard work. He has always had an entrepreneurial mindset, applying an "if it isn't broke, break it" mentality throughout his career, building a strong foundation of sustainable, growth-oriented problem-solving and process improvement skills.

Belrose is Kyle's sole career and focus. It isn't a fund, a rollup, or a private-equity-backed entity. Belrose is a strategic buyer primed to execute, purchase, and scale the foundation of an owner-operated business.

Kyle spent over a decade working alongside a diverse set of business owners and executives, from regional lower-middle market companies to upper-middle market global enterprises. At Crowe, he led financial statement audits and consolidation accounting for companies with $300M to over $1B in revenue. At Windsor, he managed investment portfolios for ultra high net worth business owners, assessed private investment funds and deals, and consulted as a personal CFO, which from time to time included collaborating and advising on client related buy and sell side transactions. All facets of his experience sharpened his skills around business transactions, financial analysis and value creation, while also fine-tuning his emotional intelligence, allowing him to quickly build trusting relationships and lead adaptively.

Given Kyle's versatile background and expertise, Belrose is built for the right opportunity within any industry. For sellers, this means working with a buyer who will take the time to understand the business — not just someone running the numbers and making an offer.

Born and raised in Cleveland, Kyle has lived in Columbus for over a decade, where he resides with his wife and two daughters. Kyle's commitment to success is grounded in his family and friends.

Background
Windsor Advisory Group | Multi-Family Office (2022–2026)
Crowe LLP | Audit & Assurance (2014–2022)
Credentials
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®)
Education
Miami University | Accounting & Business Analytics
Connect
LinkedIn

Get in Touch

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Kyle Ellis, Principal at Belrose Capital

Whether you're a business owner thinking about what's next, an investment banker with a listing that might be a fit, or simply know of a good connection — reach out directly. All dialogue and information shared is kept private and secure.

Kyle Ellis, PrincipalBelrose Capital LLC
kellis@belrosecapital.com