Empowered Ventures is a 100% employee-owned acquisition holding company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. Empowered Ventures offers business owners a unique succession plan that puts their companies in the hands of their employees. They buy closely held businesses with a track record of success. When new companies are acquired, they become part of Empowered Ventures’ Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Empowered Ventures portfolio includes TVF, Inc., Firstar Precision Corp, Paramount Plastics, and Benoure Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning.    In 2010, Empowered Ventures became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Being employee-owned is at the heart of everything Empowered Ventures does. Employees take ownership of their work so they can help great businesses continue to thrive. Their ownership culture supports great leaders and empowers employees to offer an exceptional customer experience.