Acquire Holdings is an operational buy-side firm focused on acquiring, growing, and optimizing privately-held companies using intelligent deal structures that de-risk transactions and maximize long-term value for all stakeholders.
Bernt Ullmann is a customer-centric executive, skilled in omni-channel distribution, direct-to-consumer solutions, and wholesale and retail models. He is often referred to as “The Man Behind the Brands” for his ability to accelerate businesses for top fashion moguls and billionaires alike, including Daymond John, Eddie Lampert, and Tommy Hilfiger.
Arguably one the world’s leading experts in celebrity brand development, brand management, licensing, distribution, and monetization solutions, Mr. Ullmann has contributed to the successful launches of brands for clients including Jennifer Lopez, Adam Levine, Nicki Minaj, and many others. The brands he has worked with have generated over $6 billion dollars in global sales, which includes the largest celebrity brand deal in history, valued at $3.5 billion.
JOSE MONET
CEO, Acquire Holdings, LLC
Jose Monet is an M&A operator and deal architect specializing in lower middle-market acquisitions, distressed situations, and operational turnarounds. He leads Acquire Holdings, generating over $100M in active deal flow and executing buyouts across manufacturing, food processing, transportation, construction, and industrial sectors.
Jose is known for fast, disciplined evaluation of financials, structuring SPVs and seller-financed acquisitions, and rebuilding EBITDA through operational and strategic improvements. He works directly with founders, brokers, and lenders to close complex transactions, stabilize underperforming businesses, and create clear value pathways.
With a background spanning restructuring, deal negotiation, and multi-industry entrepreneurship, Jose focuses on acquiring companies with strong potential and transforming them into scalable, profitable operations. Core Focus: Acquisition strategy, deal structuring, turnarounds, EBITDA expansion, financial analysis, distressed assets.
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