Understand first
Learn the business, its people and the seller objectives.
About Stratos Oakwood
Responsible ownership with a long-term perspective.
An Austin-based private acquisition platform pursuing established businesses where continuity, capable management and focused support can shape a strong next chapter.
What matters
01Clear acquisition criteria
02Respectful seller dialogue
03Disciplined transaction decisions
04Long-term ownership focus
Considered decisionsCommercial judgementManagement continuityLong-term value
Company overview
A considered home for established businesses.
Stratos Oakwood LLC identifies, evaluates and pursues acquisition opportunities with the intention of becoming a responsible, long-term owner.
We believe value is protected by understanding the business thoroughly, respecting the people who built it and setting a realistic ownership plan before completion.
We coordinate each opportunity with appropriate legal, tax, accounting, financing and specialist advisers according to the needs of the transaction.
Our principles
Clear decisions. Respectful transitions. Accountable ownership.
Ownershipapproach
Assess carefully
Focus on material facts, risks and the quality of the opportunity.
Plan responsibly
Prepare the transaction, continuity and ownership priorities.
Build patiently
Work with management on focused, measurable improvement.
Leadership
Alex Khan, Managing Director.
Alex Khan serves as Managing Director and leads Stratos Oakwood's acquisition activity, coordinating opportunity review, stakeholder discussions and transaction progression.
He works with business owners, intermediaries, management teams, financing sources and specialist advisers to move suitable opportunities through a disciplined process. His role is to keep the acquisition rationale, decision requirements and ownership priorities aligned from introduction through completion.
Alex Khan Managing Director Acquisition leadership
Specialist support
The right expertise for the work required.
Stratos Oakwood remains responsible for its acquisition and ownership decisions while engaging suitably qualified third parties for specialist work.
Professional advisers
Legal, tax, accounting, financing and other regulated work is handled by appropriately qualified professionals.
Oakridge Venture Group
Oakridge Venture Group LLC may be engaged under a separate written scope for M&A analysis, diligence coordination and integration-planning support.
Clearly defined engagements
Specialist support is engaged under clear written scopes appropriate to the work required.
Next step
Speak with Stratos Oakwood.
Introduce an acquisition opportunity or begin a discreet conversation about the future of an established business.