A Modern Holding Company
for Founder-Led Businesses
Rustica Strategies, acquires, operates, and grows companies with strong fundamentals and unrealized scale. We provide the capital, leadership, and systems needed to help founders transition - or thrive.
Who Are We?
Rustica Strategies is a privately held operating group led by founder & managing partner Jason Dagenais.
What began as a founder-focused advisory firm has evolved into a performance-based acquisition and growth platform — supporting companies ready for their next chapter.
Through our operating brand, STRAGENTIC.AI, we acquire and scale small businesses using AI-enhanced execution, lean operations, and founder-aligned deal structures.
What We Do?
- Acquire small to mid-sized businesses with strong potential and clear operating leverage
- Operate through our in-house systems, partners, and automation tools
- Scale using direct growth strategy, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision making
Our Operating Brands
STRAGENTIC.AI – Acquisition + Execution arm focused on DTC, wellness, and service businesses.
Future verticals will include service-based SMBs, data-driven reporting tools, automation-enabled brands., and Agentic driven growth
Flexible Deal Structures Available
We structure flexible, performance based deals that align with founders goals - whether you're ready to exit fully or gradually transition.
Buyout - Provide you with a clean exit
Equity Rollover - Maintain a stake in your company for future growth
Earnouts - Performance based payouts for maximizing your upside
Contact
Interested in selling your business, partnering on an opportunity, or working with one of our portfolio brands?
Reach out directly at jason@rusticastrategies.com or visit us at
STRAGENTIC.AI
