
Built With Purpose. Honoring Legacy.
Who we are
Iron Bond Search Partners is an investment fund founded by two former U.S. Army Rangers, Andrew Nkansah and Phillip Dontje. We are on a mission to acquire and lead a single great American business, building on its legacy and empowering its people.
We are looking for one exceptional company to acquire and operate for the long term. We’re not financial engineers; we’re mission-driven leaders seeking to serve with humility, operational excellence, and relational trust.
Core Values
“Who you are. Where you’re going. Who’s coming with you. How you’ll act along the way.”
That’s our ethos.
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Integrity
We lead with character, not convenience.
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Vision
We operate with faith for what lies ahead, and clarity in every step.
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Service Leadership
People are our greatest resource; we put them first.
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Authenticity
Who we are behind closed doors is who we are in the board room.
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Legacy
We build not just for today, but to honor the past and sustain a foundation that endures for generations to come.
Our Approach
We are neither traditional private equity nor venture capital. We are not in the business of flipping companies for a profit. We are not a “strategic buyer”.
Our commitment is one of stewardship with a long-term vision.
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Backed by committed, patient capital from experienced investors, we provide certainty of close without the bureaucracy or timeline pressures typical of private equity.
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We prioritize simplicity, transparency, and respect in the transaction process, ensuring business owners a smooth, confidential, flexible, and relationship-driven transition. We move quickly through diligence and closing while maintaining trust and honoring the seller’s goals for their people, customers, and community.
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Unlike financial buyers focused on short-term returns, we invest operational leadership and strategic focus to grow the company steadily over time.
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We don’t outsource. We personally step into the business as operators, not passive investors, bringing dedicated leadership to protect and enhance the company’s legacy.
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We partner closely with the existing team to implement growth levers — from revenue expansion to operational improvements — without sacrificing culture, core values, or quality.
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Our search targets the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) function, where we bring targeted knowledge, trusted industry relationships, and an evolving understanding of growing client needs.
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