Capital and finance leadership for the next generation of owner-operators.

WNM Solutions helps acquisition entrepreneurs win deals and optimize their business post-close

How We Partner

Support on two fronts:

01 - Capital

Strategic minority capital that helps push great deals over the finish line

02 - Advisory

Corporate-grade finance and strategy leadership for the SMB world

Who this is for

Built for the searcher stepping into the operator's seat.

Full-time owner-operators...

Acquisition entrepreneurs ready to make the jump to full-time business ownership

... with proven leadership experience...

Professionals bringing significant real-world experience to their first acquisition

... seeking a strategic acquisition partner

Searchers looking for additional capital and affordable finance leadership

Why this works

WNM Solutions solves the most critical pain points that searchers face today

01

Bridging the valuation gap

The rising popularity of ETA has increased valuation expectations for sellers of small businesses, creating liquidity pressure for searchers. WNM Solutions provides strategic capital to bridge the gap and help searchers win good deals

02

Proactive financial planning

Without a finance executive in place, most newly minted owners find themselves reacting to financial results rather than anticipating them, especially in their first year at the helm. WNM Solutions' Fractional CFO services put new owners on the front foot by building forward looking plans that proactively identify risks and opportunities

03

Time prioritization

Taking over a business can be overwhelming at first and will pull you in many directions. With WNM Solutions monitoring the performance of your business and providing strategic insights, you can focus your time on what matters most: your people, your relationships and your culture

The Details

Where we invest — and how we serve.

Investing Mandate
Business size
$750K – $1.5M in EBITDA
Check size
$50K – $100K
Industry focus
Essential hands-on service businesses with strong resistance to recession and AI displacement
Advisory Services
Reporting
Financial reporting and KPI tracking
Budgeting
Budget construction and management, with clear identification of risks and opportunities
Strategic Finance
Analytical support for strategic decisions around resource allocation, growth and business development
Will Mette, founder of WNM Solutions
About WNM Solutions

WNM Solutions is led by Will Mette, a seasoned professional with extensive M&A, strategy and finance experience.

Will began his career as an investment banker in the M&A group at Bank of America, supporting numerous buy-side and sell-side engagements across a variety of industries.

He went on to hold Strategy & Business Development roles at leading media companies, including Warner Music Group, NBCUniversal, and most recently Versant Media — advising senior management on M&A, commercial partnerships, and strategic and financial planning.

Will's M&A expertise and track record helping CEOs manage and grow their businesses make him uniquely positioned to support searchers on their ETA journey.

Contact us

Think a partnership with WNM Solutions is right for you?

If you'd like to learn more, reach out directly to Will.

will@wnm-solutions.com