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OpAmpAI LLC

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My names is Ramon Rodriguez, and I am an entrepreneur looking for a business to acquire. My professional background is in Consumer Marketing and General Management, with over 24 years of work experience across startups, mid-size companies, and Fortune 500. A few facts about me:In 2016, I founded my own startup, Collaborate.Biz, a SaaS platform serving SMBs.I've managed P&L's from $1M to over $300M.As a marketer, I blend both classical CPG brand management with modern digital marketing skills.SBA pre-qualified up to $2MBroadly speaking, I am targeting companies that meet the following…

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Marshall Kinnison

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I'm looking to buy a business in the next 2-5 years. I'm a trained electrical engineer and have extensive manufacturing experience and management experience with many different, diverse engineering teams.

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Rumen Labs

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Rumen Labs is a search fund focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Lincoln Mountain Capital

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I’m Noah Stern, founder and managing partner of Lincoln Mountain Capital, and my goal is simple: buy one great company and lead it for the long haul, preserving the culture and reputation you’ve built.I’m focusing my search on Southern California and truly remote- businesses. I’m looking for a business with roughly $1–4 million in annual SDE (about $5–25 million in revenue), stable cash flow, and a loyal customer base. My investors share my patient, owner-operator mindset, and are ready to close quickly and confidentially whenever you’re ready.Why I’m the Right…

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The Global Ventures LLC

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I am a full-time search funder and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) professional dedicated to acquiring and operating a single, high-quality manufacturing business. With over a decade of hands-on supply chain, capital expenditure, and engineering experience across the automotive sector, I am looking to step in as a dedicated owner-operator. My primary objective is to preserve the founder's legacy, protect the workforce, and leverage my operational expertise to drive the next phase of long-term, sustainable growth.Professional BackgroundDeep Manufacturing & CapEx Expertise: Spent…

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Shu Capital Partners

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Private acquisition search focused on a single established company in the Los Angeles area. We're looking to buy one business and run it, not to assemble a portfolio.Categories that are of interest include facility and commercial services, specialty and industrial distribution, packaging, property services and maintenance, route-based B2B services, equipment rental with manageable replacement capex, and inspection, testing, fire and life-safety businesses.

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Rookwood Group

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I am an experienced investor and operator, looking to acquire a San Diego based business with SDE of $750k-$1.5M. I am looking for industries where operational excellence and thoughtful technology adoption can drive significant margin expansion while preserving the founder's legacy. Ideal targets include businesses with sticky customer bases / recurring revenue, founder/family owned and seeking succession, strong customer and supplier relationships with limited concentration. Specific industries of focus include light manufacturing, business services, professional services, specialty…

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Devon Anderson

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Seeking acquisition of a professional services company, generating $600k+ in SDE, ideally with a strong operational team in place. Innovative Executive with a proven track record for driving profits and operational effectiveness. Recognized for significantly improving productivity, work quality, and underperforming business areas. Drove measurable results in companies of all sizes – including startups, SMBs, and Fortune companies. Expert in AI and machine learning automation, allowing employees to do less low-value work and spend more time on customer relationships and strategy.…

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Amirian Partners

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Amirian Partners is a Los Angeles-based entrepreneurial investment firm focused on acquiring and operating a single, exceptional business. Led by Alex Amirian, a former ServiceTitan executive with a proven track record in sales and scaling small businesses, we take a long-term, hands-on approach to ownership.We’re not a private equity group. We’re local operators committed to preserving your legacy, supporting your team, and building on the foundation you’ve created.Backed by committed capital from strategic partners, we’re actively seeking a business with $2M–$6M in enterprise…

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The Hearth Fund

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The Hearth Fund is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Ethan Karetsky

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Self-funded searcher focused on durable, enduring service businesses in the greater Los Angeles area $1-2M EBITDA. Experienced in business operations, pricing, and strategy in consumer, tech, and media. Let's connect!

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Lexinco Capital

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My name is Bryan Xie, and I’m interested in buying and operating a local business in San Francisco Bay Area. As a long-term resident, I am passionate about supporting local businesses. I'm industry-agnostic, the target SDE is between $300k and $1m.As a mid-career executive, I have 15+ years in corporate and startup leadership roles, including product, general management, and sales experience, and hold a Kellogg MBA. I am a qualified buyer with access to capital, including SBA financing, and the ability to structure seller financing if needed.

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Kiani Capital

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I am focused on acquiring and actively operating a single business for the long term. This is a full-time effort, not a side project or investment exercise.My background includes working at Olympus Property, a $9B real estate platform, where I was involved in acquisitions, operations, and portfolio performance. My experience spans evaluating transactions, improving business performance, and working closely with leadership on day-to-day decision making.I am partnering with my father, who has over 30 years of experience building and operating small businesses. Together, we bring a practical,…

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TriTower Investments

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I'm interested in purchasing an operating business. I currently work in corporate, but I want to eventually acquire an IT/MSP business and run that full time. I want to focus on the RIA space where there’s a lot of regulatory pressure to hire MSPs for their service.

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Apex Capital Growth Partners

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At ACG, our mission is simple yet impactful: to acquire, operate, and grow a single exceptional business. Our team, comprised of experienced professionals, brings a unique blend of strategic insights and operational prowess. We offer business owners a flexible succession alternative, ensuring their legacy lives on while infusing their company with new energy. Backed by a robust network of seasoned investors and operators, we focus on creating long-term value for all stakeholders.

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Finch Investments

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I am an experienced technology executive and operator with a background leading revenue organizations, scaling teams, and driving growth across venture-backed and public software companies. Throughout my career, I have managed multi-million-dollar budgets, evaluated investment opportunities, led complex commercial negotiations, and built operating systems that support sustainable growth.I am currently seeking to acquire and operate a small to lower-middle-market business with strong fundamentals, recurring customer relationships, and a history of profitability. My focus is on businesses with…

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Los Angeles Aerospace Holdings

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Search fund - looking for precision manufacturing and aerospace and defense businesses located in Southern California (Los Angeles and Orange Counties) EBITDA minimum is $1 million. Particularly interested in family/founder owned businesses.

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Toluca Lake Group

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Toluca Lake Group acquires and operates small businesses from owners ready to transition. We are a dedicated owner-operator focused on long-term ownership, preserving what makes each business special, and supporting its continued growth for decades to come.

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RMS FR

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Ronald O. Harper, Jr. is the Managing Partner of RMS Family Restaurants, LLC. where he owned and operated McDonald’s four restaurants in Memphis, Tennessee. RMS was built on a family-oriented philosophy that fosters employee development and growth while ensuring that every guest enjoys an excellent dining experience.Before founding RMS, Mr. Harper held senior leadership roles at prominent companies. As Global Business Lead at Capgemini, he focused on mergers and acquisitions within the Life Sciences sector. He also held senior leadership roles at Ensono and Xerox. At Ensono where he…

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Arris Capital Group

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Arris Capital Group is a Santa Barbara, California-based real estate investment firm specializing in middle-market real estate, with a particular focus on for-rent housing and industrial properties. The company operates as a joint venture equity investor, leveraging over 55 years of combined institutional real estate investment experience and more than $7 billion in transaction history. Arris Capital Group targets institutional-quality projects to create income and generational wealth for private investors, including family offices, RIAs, and high net worth individuals, as well as…

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