Sam Madson

ProNova Partners

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16 Warren St.,
Manchester, Connecticut 6040 (View Map)

About the Company

ProNova Partners was formed to bring a distinct level of service to the advisory process for the lower middle-market client, and we orchestrate your entire transaction “cradle-to-close” with a level of attention and execution usually provided to large corporate clients.

We are a success fee only firm that walks hand-in-hand with our clients through the advisory process, and we don’t get paid until you do.

We are marketing experts who use state of the art database, contact management and web development tools, and our focus is on ensuring the broadest possible advertising reach to gain maximum exposure for your business.

We are dedicated to providing a “white glove” service experience to our clients that makes sure constant communication is achieved, deals get closed and that you find your perfect buyer.

Broker Biography

Introduction

Karen earned her BA in Psychology with a minor in Theater from the University of California in San Diego, and her MBA from San Diego State University with a focus in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Karen worked first as a small business consultant, helping companies launch new products, acquire investment capital, and expand into new markets. She then ran her own fitness and wellness business for 10 years, bouncing between San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange County during that time. Karen made the transition into residential real estate and acquired her real estate license in 2014, quickly becoming a top performer at Keller Williams in San Diego. Having an understanding of business valuation, experience running her own company, and a love of putting deals together, it was only natural that Karen would join Rick Carlson at Pronova Partners when he began his expansion in 2017. Since joining the company Karen has successfully guided several buyers and sellers to the closing table. Her specializations are in insurance, information technology, software as a service, and of course health and fitness business opportunities.

Services Provided

ProNova Partners is industry & geography agnostic: Our Advisors have experience in most any market areas, with a special focus on insurance services, technology/intellectual property, healthcare & financial services

Over 150 sell-side transactions closed

Licensed Real Estate Broker

Services include: Sell-Side Advisory, Buy-Side Advisory, Strategic/Exit-Plan Advisory,
Capital Markets, Technology/IP Advisory, Real Estate Brokerage, Valuation & Business Brokerage

Some of our most recent sell-side representations have included:

Professional services firms including insurance agencies, software and IT services firms, tax and medical services practices;

Retail related businesses including restaurants, hotels/motels, convenience stores, dry cleaning plants/stores, furniture stores, printing businesses, automotive/motorsports dealerships and nightclubs/bars;

Specialty manufacturing businesses including food manufacturing and consumer products

Areas Served

  • Hartford, CT
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