WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - TelAve -- Mertal Family Partners today announced its rebrand to TBD Investors, marking the firm's evolution into a long-term, operator-led investment platform focused on building enduring businesses alongside a select group of CEOs.

TBD Investors partners with exceptional operators to acquire, grow, and scale companies across sectors where execution and customer experience matter. The firm invests exclusively its own capital and takes a hands-on approach to value creation, supporting operators across sourcing, diligence, and post-acquisition execution.

Unlike traditional investment firms, TBD Investors is built around a permanent capital mindset. The platform is designed to align incentives for long-term ownership, enabling operators to focus on building great businesses rather than managing short-term exit timelines.

"TBD reflects how we invest," said Dmitri Ivanov, Founder of TBD Investors. "There are no shortcuts. You earn it, you own it, and you improve it over time. We partner with people who want to build something meaningful and are willing to do the work required to get there."

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The rebrand reflects both the firm's growth and its expanding network of operators, including traditional searchers and a highly selective CEO-in-Residence program. Through this model, TBD Investors provides capital, operational support, and a collaborative community designed to increase the probability of long-term success.

The firm's approach is grounded in real operating experience. Its principals have built and scaled multi-location businesses, combining disciplined strategy with a focus on execution at the ground level. This perspective informs TBD Investors' emphasis on practical support in areas such as talent, finance, systems, and growth strategy.

As part of the rebrand, TBD Investors has launched a new website at http://www.tbdinvestors.com, which outlines its investment philosophy, operator partnerships, and current initiatives. There are no changes to ownership, strategy, or investment approach.

About TBD Investors
TBD Investors is a private investment platform that partners with operators to acquire and build businesses for the long term. The firm invests its own capital and focuses on hands-on execution, long-term alignment, and compounding value over time.