Meet the Team

At Entrepreneurial Capital, we’re operator-investors who bring real-world experience to each acquisition. We’re not just financiers. We’re teammates, mentors, and builders deeply committed to the success of the searchers we back.

Our Team

Grant Hensel, Managing Partner at Entrepreneurial Capital

Grant Hensel

Managing Partner

Grant is an ETA veteran, having executed a successful search with his wife, Julia. Grant has started businesses 10 times, including Nonprofit Megaphone, a 60-person digital marketing agency serving nonprofits. Based in Chicago, Grant actively leads the firm’s investment decisions and post-close searcher support.

Anna McGee, Director of Business Development & Partnerships at Entrepreneurial Capital

Anna McGee

Director of Business Development & Partnerships

Anna brings a wealth of cross-functional expertise in sales, consulting, program management, and fundraising. Based in the greater Washington, DC area, she focuses on forging strong relationships with investors, partners, searchers, and sellers. She’s a thoughtful communicator, sharing industry insights and boosting internal culture.

Peter Vaselkiv, Chief of Staff at Entrepreneurial Capital

Peter Vaselkiv

Chief of Staff

Peter steers operational excellence at Entrepreneurial Capital. With a strong background in HR, financial strategy, and scaling growing businesses, he is EC’s Jack-of-all-Trades. Peter leads our Preferred Searcher Program, providing free support for vetted pre-LOI searchers.

Abdullah Imran, Investment Analyst at Entrepreneurial Capital

Abdullah Imran

Investment Analyst

Abdullah supports diligence, research, and operational analysis across EC’s investments and searcher ecosystem. He brings experience working with B2B companies, agencies, and startups across U.S. and U.K. markets, with a strong focus on outcome-driven execution and ownership.

Our Values

Why We Do It

We believe in the power of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition. Our mission is to fuel purpose-driven searchers who acquire, lead, and scale enduring small businesses. We’re not chasing unicorns. We’re building lasting companies that transform lives, communities, and industries.

  • No Ego Amigo

    We prioritize results over recognition, stay humble in our wins, and care more about doing what’s right than being right.

  • Take It and Run with It

    We value people who take ownership, move things forward with confidence, and don’t wait to be told what to do next.

  • Trust but Verify

    We start from a place of trust, communicate openly, and back our decisions with thoughtful diligence and follow-through.

  • Pioneer Mindset

    We’re comfortable navigating the unknown, learning as we go, and building thoughtfully where no clear path exists.

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