Experienced financial and operational executive with a background in manufacturing and data analytics. Looking to acquire and operate a profitable, growing business with a long-term commitment to legacy preservation and team development. Based in Carlsbad, CA, and will consider relocation.Target Business CriteriaFinancials• Net Income: $500K to $2.5M+• Enterprise Value: $2M to $10M• Healthy EBITDA margins (15%+ preferred)• Recurring cash flow and clean financialsIndustry Preferences• Manufacturing (aerospace, industrial, components, value-add assembly)• B2B services or…
Focused on consumer and business services in Southern California. Particular emphasis in tax, bookkeeping, and wealth management segments. Experience in financing LMM/MM/Large Corporate consumer service businesses and real estate.
After a career focused on sales/marketing through to and including CEO roles in industries ranging from footwear to industrial distribution and most recently, 10 years in the home services space, Brian McCann is seeking a smaller $500k - $2m EBITDA acquisition in San Diego or Orange County.Brian is an experienced acquirer and integrator of businesses with 6 acquisitions under his belt prior to selling his prior company with a 9-figure PE exit (where he remains on the board today).In his current search, Brian is prioritizing location over industry. While his industry experience is broad,…
With over 15 years of executive leadership experience, I'm a hands-on, self-made entrepreneur who has scaled and transformed businesses in B2B services, consumer products, and healthcare.With a proven track record of scaling companies, bringing a rare combination of strategic vision and operational depth. I've led businesses through uncertain markets, rapidly scaled teams, and created high-impact systems. He approaches leadership with hard work, honesty, curiosity, and resilience, values shaped by decades spent in entrepreneurial environments.
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.
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…
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…
TwinForge Capital is a private equity firm dedicated to acquiring and operating small businesses across select U.S. metropolitan areas, including San Diego, the Twin Cities, and Greater Washington, D.C. The firm specifically targets owner-led businesses with an EBITDA ranging from $500K to $1.5M, demonstrating a strategic focus on financially robust enterprises. TwinForge Capital's investment strategy is designed to foster growth and operational excellence within its portfolio, making it a key player in the lower middle market of private equity.
Former Marine Corps officer and private equity investor seeking a great business to buy. Targeting profitable services companies in California. Happy to discuss further details if interested..........
I'm a Navy Civil Engineer Corps Officer and UCLA Anderson MBA candidate launching Additive Search Partners, a self-funded search targeting owner-operated businesses in construction services, manufacturing, and property management. I'm focused on Southern California and Wisconsin, following my military transition this spring.My background includes managing multi-million dollar construction operations at Camp Pendleton, leading infrastructure projects overseas, and prior experience with a large Midwest general contractor. I'm targeting businesses in the $4–10M enterprise value range and am…
My name is Maithri Babson, and I’m a recent Columbia Business School graduate seeking to acquire a small business in Southern California to operate full-time as an owner-operator. I bring over 8 years of experience across Apple, Walmart, and Mirakl, and have launched Babson Pacific, a private investment vehicle created specifically for this purpose.
My team and I operate a holding company built on a vertically integrated foundation in the cannabis sector — spanning farming, manufacturing, and consumer packaged goods — complemented by a real estate investment portfolio. With an experienced operating team running the day-to-day, my role today is primarily at the board level: setting strategy, allocating capital, and driving long-term growth.I'm now focused on diversifying beyond our core holdings into new opportunities, with particular interest in SaaS, insurance, and trade and essential services. That said, I remain open to a wide…
Individual investor seeking to acquire and personally operate one established U.S. business. I'm a single decision-maker with committed personal equity and SBA 7(a) financing, enabling fast, straightforward diligence — no committee approvals. Targeting companies with $500K–$1.5M in EBITDA/SDE and enterprise value up to ~$5M in B2B services, home/field services, light manufacturing, or distribution. Ideal fit: a retiring or transitioning owner with consistent cash flow, a tenured team, and a loyal customer base. I plan to preserve the seller's legacy, take care of employees, and am…
Periscope Harbor Partners is a traditional search fund dedicated to partnering with a business owner to acquire and grow their company. Founded by Barry Cruvant, the firm focuses on succession planning and aims to ensure operational success and growth through strategic partnerships, investing in the people, and focusing on a culture that promotes individual and team success. With a strong emphasis on technical expertise, Periscope Harbor Partners seeks to provide a seamless transition for business owners looking to secure their legacy. The firm is committed to fostering growth and innovation,…
Having successfully navigated building and exiting on an patent driven industrial chemical company to PE I am now looking for my next opportunity. I'm an accredited investor with financing in place and the know how to acquire and build. Let's…
Ian Hossfeld founded The Foss Mountain Company (FMC) to acquire and grow great companies. The Foss Mountain Company acquired City Wide Facility Solutions of San Diego, a building maintenance sales and management company, in 2021. FMC is interested in acquiring additional B2B service companies, with a particular interest in those within the western US. Ian is the Managing Partner of FMC and is the CEO of City Wide Facility Solutions of San Diego. Priot to these positions, he served a variety of leadership positions within Naval Special Warfare, leading units ranging in size from 5-75…
Hello, I'm looking for deals priced at $3m-5m with $900k+ SDE. I'm open to structuring the deal with individual investors, SBA and seller financing.I've worked in strategy and product management for top firms in healthcare, banking, insurance, real estate and other industries. I founded, owned and operated a consulting company. Learn more about my search: https://markacquires.com/
RiverRun Capital is a private investment vehicle created to identify, acquire, and operate a single business. We are focused exclusively on identifying one high quality business and assuming ownership. The firm was founded by Naim Abdullah, a successful entrepreneur and operator that has a passion for building great companies. Our team, which includes experienced professional and industry leaders, will work closely with business owners to ensure a smooth management transition. RiverRun’s capital base can support acquisitions exceeding $30 million in enterprise value. Our investors are…
Interest in buying / operating a tech-enabled (or can be) services business that can be
part of a buy & build process or part of a long-term growth play - background is M&A
and software private equity value creation
Fairwater Partners is Nicholas Smith and Dan Zastrow - former US Navy nuclear submarine officers, corporate general managers, P&L owners, and program managers educated at the Naval Academy and at Stanford and Wharton business schools - with the dedicated support and financial backing of seasoned investors and operators.
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