Marcus Wendt

## PROSPECT INFORMATION: Name: Marcus Wendt Title: CEO & Co-Founder Fund: Verdira Background: Marcus Wendt is the CEO and Co-Founder of Verdira, a healthcare-focused holding company specializing in disciplined acquisitions and long-term operational excellence, focusing on healthcare clinics ($1M–$10M) and MSO/CPOM structuring. He is currently in the process of closing Verdira's first strategic acquisition in the ophthalmology space. His background includes co-founding Gateway Capital Growth (Wholesale; Boynton Beach, FL) as Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, and founding Awareness Business Group (Management Consulting; Las Vegas, NV). He previously served as CEO and Director of Business Development at CRB Cleaning Systems (Machinery; Las Vegas, NV) and as a Board Member at Mifinka.com (Real Estate; Florida). He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from St. Cloud State University (2006-2009). Key skills include MSO Structuring, CPOM Compliance, Healthcare Acquisition Strategy, Buy-Side Diligence, Founder Transitions, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Practice Transitions, HoldCo Strategy, and Deal Execution. From his posts: - On January 11, 2026, Marcus reposted a thought from Harry Ratcliff on AI in PE, adding: "As seen in the shared post, we hit those same walls fast because standard chat tools and point solutions are great for quick tasks, but they break down when you’re trying to manage a real acquisition lifecycle. And that’s exactly why we built Rogue, our internal healthcare acquisition system, from the ground up." - On December 31, 2025, he shared an article: "A practical overview of MSO structures in NY; roles, risk allocation, and what actually changes day to day for physicians. Focused on clarity, governance, and compliance." and linked to an article on "How MSO Partnerships Work in New York | Roles, Risk, and What to Expect." - On December 14, 2025, he noted: "Two months ago, we shared that we were building Rogue, led by our CTO, Shady Tammam, as an internal deal-sourcing engine for Verdira. Since then, it’s moved from concept to a real, standing system: authentication, environments, core data models, pipeline logic, and communications coming online." - On October 13, 2025, Marcus posted about recruiting for their proprietary CRM: "Verdira’s “Rogue” CRM Deployment. We’re looking for a strong TypeScript/Node engineer (or tight-knit dev partner) to help Verdira take our internal deal-sourcing CRM, Rogue, from Replit to production." - On July 25, 2025, he published an article: "The Day Drax Tested Me." This piece details his experiences training his Dobermann, and how it sharpened his ability to operate under pressure, stay clear through complexity, and build trust across different types of people and environments. - On July 15, 2025, Marcus reposted a thought from Verdira Acquisitions on founders feeling a shift before deciding to sell: "Most founders don’t decide to sell, they just start to feel the shift. A little less energy at the end of the day, and growing sense that what they’ve built deserves to be protected." - On July 12, 2025, he explained the purpose of Rogue: "Not every clinic is for sale, but sometimes, a founder starts to wonder what comes next. That moment is quiet, personal and most acquirers miss it completely. We built Rogue to solve that problem." - On July 9, 2025, he discussed his company's approach to sourcing: "At Verdira, we’ve been building something similar, but just a different model with the same logic. Our internal sourcing system, Rogue, helps us identify reputation-driven healthcare clinics that are quietly built to last." - On September 15, 2025, he reposted a general thought on not sending company decks to investors before the first meeting, agreeing: "love this and 1000% agree. We never send decks out until we have deeper trust built." - On May 17, 2025, he reposted about EBITDA, stating: "I 10000% agree." - On April 25, 2025, he posted an article he wrote: "The surface economy is still smiling. Underneath? Capital is freezing, AI is cannibalizing, and old businesses are dying fast. At Verdira, we're not betting against AI, instead we're preparing to build alongside it." - On April 3, 2025, he commented on a repost about tariffs, saying: "100000% fact." - On March 24, 2025, Marcus shared a post regarding purpose in a post-work world, stating: "If the jobs disappear, what happens to identity?...I think we need to build systems that still give people purpose. That's what we’re already doing, not just with businesses, but with people." He also posted: "A lot of people are still trying to predict what’s coming. I’m already building for it." and linked to an article on "Building While It Shifts: How Verdira Is Preparing for What's Changing." - On March 22, 2025, he introduced: "The Verdira Acquisitions Fellowship. A 12-week, execution-first program built for students and recent grads who want real reps in the small business acquisition space." - On March 21, 2025, he reposted about AI-driven due diligence, adding: "Most people spend weeks digging through a deal just to figure out if it’s even worth looking at. We don’t have that problem." He highlighted signing an LOI on Feb 12th and a binding term sheet on Feb 14th. - On October 1, 2024, Marcus discussed leadership: "Toxic leadership is more than frustrating—it drains the energy out of your business." He offers 5 ways to protect oneself from toxic leadership and asks: "How have you handled toxic leadership in the past?" - On September 27, 2024, he shared financial advice: "Money management can feel like a constant juggling act, especially when running a business." He listed 5 steps for effective financial management and asked: "What’s your biggest financial management challenge?" - On September 26, 2024, he posted about mindset: "Is your mindset limiting your business potential?" He provided 5 steps to elevate business and mindset and questioned: "What mindset shifts have you experienced?" - On September 19, 2024, he also touched on leadership: "Feel like you're walking on eggshells around your boss?...Toxic leadership can silently drain the life out of a team." He shared 5 ways to improve leadership skills and asked: "Do you feel your leadership style is building or breaking your team?" - On September 18, 2024, he focused on time management: "Are you overwhelmed by endless tasks that leave you feeling unproductive?" He listed 5 tips for time management and inquired: "What time management challenges are you facing?" - On September 17, 2024, he addressed team building: "Struggling to find the right talent?" He provided 5 tips to build and maintain a high-performing team and asked: "What challenges are you facing in building your team?" - On September 16, 2024, he discussed business growth: "Stuck and unable to scale?" He offered 5 strategies to scale effectively and asked: "What growth challenges are you facing in your business?" Marcus shares personal interests in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, working with his Dobermann, Drax, and having traveled to 43 countries, which he believes sharpened his ability to operate under pressure and build trust. He is looking to connect with founders considering transitions, driven operators seeking opportunities, or professionals sharing his vision for disciplined growth. Fund details: - Description: Verdira Acquisitions is a disciplined healthcare-focused holding company focused on thoughtful clinic acquisitions, structured operations, and respectful, long-term growth. We carefully build disciplined foundations designed to protect legacies, patient trust, and operational stability. Through our proprietary internal platform, Rogue, we quietly identify reputation-driven clinics whose founders are exploring thoughtful transitions. Our disciplined approach emphasizes preserving patient care standards, maintaining team continuity, and protecting founder legacies throughout the acquisition process. Backed by trusted private lenders and national financial institutions, we structure clear, responsible financing strategies and operational frameworks designed to help each clinic scale sustainably once acquired. If you're a clinic owner considering your next chapter, a private lender interested in structured healthcare opportunities, or a professional who shares our disciplined vision for respectful growth, we invite you to connect. - Website: https://www.verdira.com - Location: Sheridan, Wyoming, United States - Lead qualification: Research: - Query: Verdira (web (Marcus Wendt) recent investments? fund focus / thesis? - Answer: