From One Great Business,
We Build the Next Great Platform.
Our Mission
At 404 Endeavors, our mission is to build exceptional platform companies that bring technology and tech-enabled services to restaurants and other multi-unit operators, creating lasting value for investors, the companies and employees we partner with, and the communities they serve.
Our Approach
We don’t just invest. We build.
Our approach is grounded in trust and doing the work alongside our partners to create meaningful growth.
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How We Invest
We acquire businesses in a sector we know well and play an active role in scaling them, investing in the team and technology to drive organic growth and pursuing strategic add-on acquisitions.
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How We Operate
We focus on one platform at a time, grounding each investment in proprietary research, deep sector expertise, and strong industry relationships. Our approach is defined by speed, integrity, and deep respect for business owners and the companies they've built.
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Our Capital Model
We lead with our own capital and personally invest meaningful equity in each company we acquire. When necessary, we also bring in like-minded, value-added co-investors to participate alongside us.
Our Focus
Our Investment Criteria
We partner with companies that are profitable, purpose-driven, and built for long-term growth. Our criteria help us identify businesses where we can be a true value-added partner.
01. Size
Demonstrated history of profitable growth and consistent free cash flow, with current EBITDA between $2 and $10 million.
02. Sector
Companies serving multi-unit operators, with restaurants and foodservice as our core focus.
03. Business Model
We invest in vertical software, hybrid hardware-plus-software solutions, and tech-enabled services.
04. Situation
U.S.-based company in good standing, open to a majority equity investment or full buyout. We focus primarily on founder- and family-owned businesses and selectively pursue venture- and private equity-backed companies.
05. Growth Potential
Strong potential for continued organic and inorganic growth, with opportunities to enhance core operational and technological infrastructure over time.
06. Values
A company that operates with integrity and care, demonstrating a genuine commitment to employees, customers, and long-term relationships.
Our Story
Why 404: More Than a Number
Andrew Hudis and Elie Javice first discussed starting a business as college roommates at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduation, they pursued separate careers—Andrew in investing, Elie in technology and operations—but remained close and kept the idea alive.
A decade later, drawing on years of experience, shared values, and complementary capabilities, they took the leap. From college roommates in dorm room 404 to business partners, Andrew and Elie founded 404 Endeavors to acquire businesses where Andrew's investing background and Elie's restaurant-technology operating experience can genuinely add value.
Andrew Hudis
Andrew Hudis is an experienced investor with a track record of driving value creation across private equity and public markets.
From 2020 to 2025, he was a Partner and Managing Director at Ancient, a large single-family office focused on direct private equity investments. At Ancient, he supported the firm’s minority investment and value creation efforts at Sotheby’s, as well as its control investment in Solairus Aviation.
He also oversaw internal primary research efforts and was involved in all aspects of the investment process, including idea generation, sourcing, and transaction execution.
Prior to Ancient, Andrew was an Investment Analyst at Senator Investment Group, a multi-billion long/short equity hedge fund, and began his career as a consultant at McKinsey & Company.
He holds a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Andrew resides in New York City with his wife Kelly.
Elie Javice
Elie Javice is a technology executive with experience leading digital transformation, combining technical expertise with a collaborative, business-minded approach.
He most recently served as Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Firehouse Subs, a Restaurant Brands International (RBI) brand, where he modernized the company’s consumer and restaurant technology platforms. At RBI, he held several leadership roles, including Chief Digital Officer of Popeyes and Vice President of Technology Products for RBI.
Throughout his tenure, Elie partnered closely with franchisees across North America to drive growth through technology adoption. He began his career as a Product Manager at Microsoft.
Elie graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with degrees in Business from the Wharton School and Computer Science from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, through the M&T Program.
Elie lives in Miami with his wife Christina and their daughter Delphine.