Here is a tailored, professional setup for your Axial Profile. Axial typically asks for:1. Entity / Buyer Name2. Short Headline / One-Liner3. Company / Searcher Overview (About Us)4. Investment & Acquisition Criteria (Financials, Geography, Industries)5. Operational Value-Add & Differentiato…
Here is a tailored, professional setup for your Axial Profile.
Axial typically asks for:
1. Entity / Buyer Name
2. Short Headline / One-Liner
3. Company / Searcher Overview (About Us)
4. Investment & Acquisition Criteria (Financials, Geography, Industries)
5. Operational Value-Add & Differentiators
You can copy and paste the sections below directly into your Axial onboarding screens.
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### 1. Entity / Searcher Name
* **Suggested Entity Name:** Newman Holdings LLC (or Newman Capital / Newman Operating Group)
* **Buyer Type:** Self-Funded Searcher / Operating Executive / Independent Sponsor
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### 2. Headline / One-Liner (Catchy for M&A Brokers)
> Multi-Exit Operator & Former PE-Backed CPG COO Seeking Majority Acquisition of an Established B2B / Manufacturing / Distribution Company ($600k–$1.5M EBITDA).
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### 3. About Us / Company Overview
(Paste this into the "Introduce Your Company" or "About the Buyer" section)
> Newman Holdings is a private entrepreneurial investment vehicle led by Nathan Newman, a 25-year serial entrepreneur and operating executive with a proven track record of scaling and exiting multiple mid-market businesses.
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> Most recently, Nathan served as Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Winky Lux (Glow Concept Inc.), where he architected the operational, ERP, technology, and supply chain infrastructure that scaled the company from concept to an 8-figure annual revenue brand with 100+ employees, culminating in a successful strategic acquisition by a Private Equity firm in 2024. Prior to that, Nathan founded and operated eDimensional Inc., a computer hardware and distribution company, for 13 years before a successful exit to a Venture Capital firm and private investor.
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> Unlike financial buyers, institutional private equity, or turnaround funds, Newman Holdings is focused on a single majority acquisition where Nathan will step in as the permanent, full-time CEO/Owner-Operator post-closing. Our mandate is long-term stewardship: preserving company culture, retaining key staff, supporting existing management, and unlocking operational leverage through modern systems, supply chain efficiencies, and strategic growth.
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### 4. Investment & Acquisition Criteria
#### Financial Parameters:
* **Enterprise Value:** $2,500,000 – $5,000,000
* **Annual EBITDA / SDE:** $600,000 – $1,500,000+
* **Revenue:** $3,000,000 – $20,000,000
* Historical Performance: Consistent profitability with 5+ years (ideally 10+ years) of operating history.
#### Target Business Characteristics:
* Defensible Market Position: Sticky B2B customer relationships with no single customer exceeding 15%–20% of total revenue.
* Turnkey Operations: Established middle management, foremen, or department leads in place.
* Motivated Seller Transition: Retiring founders or owners seeking a clean, dignified succession plan to an experienced individual operator rather than a financial cost-cutting fund.
#### Target Sectors & Industries:
* B2B Services & Facilities: Commercial maintenance, trade contracting, equipment service, testing/compliance.
* Light Manufacturing & Fabrication: Specialty metal, plastics, components, architectural products, packaging.
* Value-Add Wholesale & Distribution: Niche industrial supply, building products, equipment distribution.
* Tech-Enabled Logistics & Supply Chain: Warehousing, 3PL, fulfillment, specialty transport.
* (Excluded: Startups, unproven turnarounds, fashion/apparel, consumer biotech, restaurants).
#### Geographic Preferences:
* Primary Markets: Southeast & Mid-Atlantic (Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia).
* Secondary Markets: Nationwide for high-margin, location-flexible, or distribution-centric businesses.
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### 5. Transaction Structure & Capital Readiness
(Brokers on Axial look closely at this to verify deal execution capability)
* Capital Structure: Transactions are financed through pre-qualified SBA 7(a) senior debt (backed by top-tier Preferred Lenders), substantial personal liquid cash equity, and a structured Seller Promissory Note.
* Transaction Speed: As an individual operating principal with dedicated M&A legal and quality-of-earnings (QofE) partners, we provide swift letter-of-intent (LOI) decisions within 5–7 business days and typical transaction closings within 45 to 60 days from LOI execution.
* Seller Transition Flexibility: Flexible structures designed to accommodate the seller's personal goals, including short- or medium-term transition advisory agreements.
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### 6. Primary Contact Details
* Principal: Nathan Newman
* Title: Managing Principal / Prospective CEO
* Email: [email protected]
* Phone: 301-674-0572
* LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/natenewman-winkylux](https://www.linkedin.com/in/natenewman-winkylux)
* Locations: Nashville, TN & Charlottesville / Crozet, VA
