Kyle Nicholson is a local, hands-on operator looking to acquire and grow a stable, differentiated business ($2 M–$20 M revenue, $500 K–$2 M EBITDA) in the Ohio Valley and Upper South, bringing a proven record of brand revitalization, data-driven operational improvements, and a deep commitment to employees, community, and long-term stewardship. Kyle began his career launching new products and business models at Procter & Gamble’s new-business incubator, where he built rural distribution networks in India and helped design the world’s lowest-cost washing machine for emerging…
Buyer Profile / Investment CriteriaI’m a Cincinnati–Dayton–based buyer (West Chester) seeking to acquire and operate a single, well-run small business in the region. Local ownership matters to me—both for hands-on involvement and long-term continuity for employees and customers.Size & EconomicsI’m targeting businesses with normalized annual cash flow of approximately $500K–$2M. This range is large enough to justify the risk and responsibility of ownership while remaining manageable for a first acquisition and long-term operator transition.Industry FocusI’m intentionally…
I'm looking for an Enduringly Profitable business, either a Manufacturing or a Service business with strong sales but needing Operational Excellence, generating between 200-700k SDE, within the greater Cincinnati area.
HauerX Holdings, a dynamic private investment firm. We specialize in investing, building, and successfully exiting disruptive B2B technology companies. We're particularly interested in companies that provide capabilities in:InnovationStrategyMarketingInsightsWhat I'm Looking For:Companies offering solutions in the above capability areasEBITA range: $250K-$1MPrimary locations: Cincinnati, Columbus, Chicago, NYC, TampaOpen to Midwest-based or remote/online businessesMy Track RecordCo-founded The Garage Group (TGG), an award-winning Innovation and Growth Strategy firmLed TGG to 1,411% organic…
Richwood Properties currently holds assets greater than $1MM. It has historically invested in real estate and small businesses. It is currently pursuing opportunities in facilities services, construction, and allied businesses.
Search Fund looking to acquire and grow a B2B company in energy services, financial services, renewable energy, specialized manufacturing, SaaS, or core industries in the Midwest, with a strong preference for Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. The acquisition team is comprised of industry and functional veterans with strong a track record of maintaining business health and improving revenues across engineering services, energy and HVAC rentals, renewable energy, manufacturing, and SaaS platforms. The team is willing to offer on-going residuals for the seller on a case-by-case basis.
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