2c9 Ventures is a Kansas City, Kansas-based entrepreneurial acquisition vehicle that acquires and operates one small business for the long term. Its target sectors include healthcare services and healthcare-adjacent commercial services, such as staffing, IT managed services, commercial laundry and facilities management, along with specialized services for pharmaceutical and medical-device manufacturers. The firm’s stated model centers on hands-on ownership of an operating company, rather than passive investment as a limited partner in real estate sponsor funds.