My name is Matt Kavanaugh and my wife (Kelly) and I are looking to purchase a business in the greater Tampa Bay Area (Hernando all the way down to Sarasota).We’re actively seeking a service-oriented business within the home care, commercial IT, or financial and accounting sectors. We would like for the business to have an SDE ranging from $750,000 to $1,200,000, primarily driven by annual recurring revenue (ARR). We are willing to look outside of these specific industries for the right business that fits both of our backgrounds.We are qualified for opportunities up to $4 million no seller…
The right acquisition entrepreneur, armed with a strategic mindset, actively seeks a promising business to acquire. With a wealth of expertise and a strong network, they aim to unlock the full potential of acquired ventures, ensuring a prosperous future for both the business and its stakeholders.
We are a group of investors, operators, and partners who call Tampa home. As transplants who have fallen in love with this community and put down roots here, we want to help established Tampa Bay businesses reach their full potential. Our team brings decades of combined experience running, advising, and growing successful service companies. We understand the opportunities and challenges that come with taking a business to the next stage. Now we aim to partner with current owners to provide the capital, expertise, and mentorship needed to professionalize operations, expand offerings, and…
Christian Boorom has spent the last 6+ years consulting, advising and operating private equity backed businesses across the United States. However, with a young daughter and an affinity for the Tampa Bay area, he decided to double down on Tampa Bay for the long term.He is now looking to acquire and operate a local business for the long term with the aim of facilitating a favorable exit for its founders while also expanding its operations, footprint, and growth trajectory. Christian’s passion for this community and its people fuels his eagerness to explore this new chapter in his…
Hi, I’m Drew. I came to the U.S. from Indiawhen I was seven and grew up in Allentown,Pennsylvania. Like many first-generationimmigrants, I was raised to value education,hard work, and stability — and that’s exactlywhat I pursued for over a decade in thecorporate world.But I’ve always been surrounded byentrepreneurship. My parents, in-laws, andnow my wife have all run businesses — fromhotels and laundromats to restaurants anddental practices. That influence stuck with me,and today I’ve stepped away from corporatelife to follow that same path.My wife and I now live in Tampa, close…
Seven Lakes Group started out as a search fund and grew into a private holding company with four completed acquisitions to date. SLG was formed by two tenured partners with a commercial background and proven management track records, looking to own and operate small businesses in a handful of select industries. We are a self funded, hands-on acquirer, not a financial investor. Post acquisition, we work closely with existing management to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Brick Street acquires and operates profitable small businesses in West Central Florida. Business owners who appreciate the dignity of hard work, live prudently, and value trust will find Brick Street to be the right home for their business. Brick Street is a fully-committed, local buyer and operator that is passionate and excited about the opportunities and future of Florida. Long-term growth, cash flow, and operational improvements for the benefit of all stakeholders in our community is inherent to our strategy.We treat people with respect, show integrity, and seek partners we would…
John Kennedy 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.
Chris Papp 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.
Clotho Holdings (“Clotho”) is a search fund formed to identify, acquire, and operate a single existing private company in the United States. Clotho was founded in 2022, to partner with entrepreneurs who have built a legacy of sustained growth and seek to reinvigorate in the next chapter of their life. We're committed to preserving the essence of the company you have built. We will dedicate our time and effort to ensure future growth in new horizons.Jose Barreto, the founder of Clotho, is a combat-tested leader with an extensive history of working in sales, general management, and…
