Greg Shine Acquires Blue Valley Capital LLC

Associated Press

08-07-2025

Driving Smarter Exits for Wire Harness and Cable Assembly Founders Through Proven Advisory and Purpose-Built Readiness Tools.
BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / -- Greg Shine Acquires Blue Valley Capital LLC; Introduces HarnessPoint to Help Wire Harness Owners Prepare for Sale
Blue Valley Capital LLC, a boutique M&A advisory firm specializing in wire harness and cable assembly businesses, proudly announces its acquisition by Greg Shine, a seasoned industry operator and former Senior Advisor at the firm. With more than 35 years of hands-on experience, Shine has built, scaled, and successfully sold his own wire harness company. Now, as the new owner of Blue Valley Capital, he's bringing a founder's mindset to the advisory space.
Shine's vision for the firm reflects his deep understanding of the founder journey and the complexities of business ownership transition. 'I've walked in the same shoes as our clients,' Shine shared. 'This isn't just about closing a transaction, it's about helping owners exit with clarity, confidence, and value.'
The Smith family, former owners of Blue Valley Capital, expressed full confidence in Shine's leadership. 'Greg understands this industry from both sides of the table. His combination of operational and advisory experience provides him with a unique perspective on what business owners need. We're thrilled to see Blue Valley continue with the same values of integrity and client service.'
Under Shine's leadership, Blue Valley Capital will remain focused on serving founder-led companies throughout North America, with a renewed emphasis on early-stage exit planning. To support this mission, Shine is launching HarnessPoint, a structured exit-readiness program designed specifically for wire harness and cable assembly business owners who are one to three years or more away from selling.
HarnessPoint was born from Shine's firsthand experience preparing his own business for sale. He recognized that while many businesses were successful, they often weren't sellable, at least not at the value their owners hoped for. The program provides founders with strategic guidance to strengthen the four areas that matter most to buyers:
- Financial Clarity – Clean, reliable reporting and quality of earnings that stand up to buyer scrutiny.
- Customer Strength – A diverse, stable customer base that reduces dependency and concentration risk.
- Management Resilience – A capable leadership team that can operate independently of the owner.
- Competitive Positioning – A defensible competitive moat backed by process documentation and operational differentiation.
Shine emphasized that owners don't need to overhaul every corner of their company to prepare for sale. 'The key is to focus on the value drivers buyers care most about. That's where the multiple lives.'
HarnessPoint is designed to reduce risk, enhance value, and ensure the business is market-ready, on the owner's terms and timeline. It bridges the gap between operating a strong company and preparing one that will attract top-tier buyers.
Blue Valley Capital's boutique approach will remain at the heart of the firm's services. Working exclusively with businesses generating between $3 million and $50 million in annual revenue, the firm provides hands-on guidance from pre-market preparation to final closing. Clients benefit from Blue Valley's industry knowledge, extensive buyer network, and founder-first approach.
Shine concluded, 'Every business has a story, and every founder deserves a thoughtful, well-prepared exit. Our job is to make sure owners don't leave money or legacy on the table.'
About Blue Valley Capital LLC:
Blue Valley Capital LLC is a boutique sell-side advisory firm focused exclusively on wire harness and cable assembly businesses. With a team of former operators and M&A advisors, the firm serves owner-led companies across North America, delivering tailored support from exit planning through to successful transaction execution. Blue Valley Capital helps founders maximize value, reduce deal friction, and confidently transition to their next chapter.
To learn more, visit www.bluevalleycapital.com or contact Greg Shine directly at [email protected].
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