Sunthra LLC
Kaustubh Deo’s holding entity for small business ownership, investment, and media. Based in Seattle.
Ventures & Media
Co-invest alongside Kaustubh in small business acquisition deals on Mainshares.
A blog for small business acquirers and operators, with a focus on self-funded search.
Co-hosted with Sam Rosati — conversations about life as a small business owner.
Join us for a monthly happy hour around the Seattle region to connect with other prospective searchers, active searchers, and SMB owners. We also have an active WhatsApp group! Message Kaustubh on LinkedIn to get added.
Kaustubh facilitates monthly peer groups for owners of tree care companies. A space for support, ideas, accountability, and more for fellow tree care operators. Message Kaustubh on LinkedIn if you’re interested in joining a peer group.
Operating Company
ISA-Certified arborists providing pruning, removals, planting, plant health care, and stump grinding across the greater Seattle area.
Portfolio
Raised a syndicate deal to invest in a self-funded search deal to acquire & operate a company that sells granite monuments, completes etching & engraving, and provides cemetery installation.
Invested in a self-funded search deal to acquire & operate a distributor of commercial bakery equipment with large retail clients.
Invested in a self-funded search deal to acquire & operate a provider of warranty & insurance products to homeowners with heating oil tanks.
Investment in a self-funded searcher to acquire & operate a testing & inspection lab for dairy products and water in California.
Invested in a self-funded search deal to acquire & operate a distributor of LED & other emergency lighting equipment to end markets like fire agencies, ambulance companies, etc.
Invested in an operator-led platform acquiring small music schools nationwide. Platform grew to meaningful size before early investors were recapped by a family office.
Participated in a loan as part of a larger farm turnaround transaction. Loan was secured by crop inventories and other operating assets.