VC10X - Startups, GTM, Investing, Venture Capital, Asset Management, Private Equity, Family Office PE10X - $10 Trillion Silver Tsunami - Scott Hauck, Founder, Legacy Capital & Hawk Capital
Aug 26, 2025
Scott Hauck, the founder of Legacy Capital and Hawk Capital, shares insights on the 'silver tsunami' of retiring business owners and how his empathetic approach is revolutionizing private equity. He discusses preserving the essence of legacy businesses while driving growth, alongside the exciting potential of AI investments in the UAE. Hauck reveals the story behind his 'accidental' fund and offers tips on evaluating founding teams with an eye for collaboration. This conversation highlights innovative strategies and the future of investment in technology.
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Silver Tsunami Opportunity
- Scott Hauck identifies a 'silver tsunami' of retiring business owners offering undervalued, profitable companies.
- He launched Legacy Capital to buy these legacy firms and Hawk Capital to pursue AI opportunities in the UAE.
Accidental Fund In Dubai
- Hawk Capital was an "accidental fund" formed after conversations in Dubai with local investors.
- Scott and his team quickly gained UAE residency and began raising a $500M fund to tap sovereign AI capital.
White-Glove Buyout Approach
- Apply an empathetic, operational approach instead of a pure financial strip-and-flip model when buying founder-run firms.
- Offer outgoing owners equity and involve them in transition to preserve the company's legacy and culture.