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Veteran-Led. Legacy-Driven

InovaGov was founded to acquire, lead, and steward great companies for the long term. We focus on businesses in the lower middle market with strong fundamentals, resilient teams, and missions worth advancing. Guided by the principles of military service—discipline, integrity, and decisive leadership — we honor the legacy of founders while building enduring value.

We believe the values forged in uniform — accountability, resilience, and loyalty — are the very values that propel American businesses forward with purpose and strength.

About Us

Just as the military secures our strength abroad, resilient small businesses build the foundation of America’s strength at home.

By partnering with owners seeking a sale, we act as the next generation of leaders to ensure continued growth of enduring businesses.

Our Team

Our founders are both military leaders and successful entrepreneurs.

Taner Eren

Partner

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Taner brings over a decade of experience in operational excellence and corporate strategy. A Cleveland native, he served for seven years as a Surface Warfare Officer. After transitioning from military service in 2016, Taner attended Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, focusing on entrepreneurship. He has held strategy and leadership positions at a Fortune 500 company and is a serial entrepreneur, having led several businesses as both a founder and acquirer. Taner lives in Ohio City on the west side of Cleveland with his wife and son.

Zach Steiger

Partner

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Zach is a seasoned operations executive with extensive experience in private equity and military leadership. A Cleveland native, he served for twelve years as a U.S. Navy SEAL Officer, with five deployments. He is an experienced private equity operator, having held leadership positions at both the fund and portfolio level. Zach lives in Kirtland, Ohio with his wife.

Dan Barnett

Investor/Advisor

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Dan is a highly experienced business leader and entrepreneur, having founded and invested in multiple successful companies across several industries, including professional services, retail and hospitality, and real estate.

Foundational Integrity

We view the ownership transition as a true partnership, and seek like-minded owners who care about what happens to their business and employees. Trust is a critical part of our approach. We do what we say, and lead by example in all aspects of acquisition and ownership.

Long-Term Hold

Our target companies are often family-owned for generations. We want to steward them for the next generation. By structuring for the long term, we are able to thoughtfully invest in the foundations and infrastructure necessary to support continued growth.

Veteran Talent Integration

We know first-hand the value of military values and experience in business. Hiring veterans as leaders and key employees is a core part of our strategy

Investment Criteria

We are actively seeking established businesses with owners who care about what happens next.
Size: $500K-$5M in EBITDA
Geography: US-based/Midwest-preferred
Industry: Open to all industries, but we tend to avoid acquisitions in retail, software/tech, or highly technical fields.
Bonus points for companies that are veteran-owned, or Ohio-based!