I am an independent sponsor looking for an opportunity to invest in a family business, where I would own and operate the business. Ideally the company would have between $20-50M of Revenue, and $4-10M of EBITDA. I started my career in private equity, have worked for private equity backed businesses, and have been an operational CFO for a founder owned business. I would like to take my experience and leverage it into growing my own business.
Paul Dent lives in Nashville with his wife and 3 children – He loves the area and is active in the community as well their local church. Paul graduated from Sewanee and has an MBA from Vanderbilt University. He dreams of owning and operating a small business that provides for his family and meaningful employment to others.Paul intends to find and acquire a stable Nashville company with a history of recurring revenue and predictable cash flows. An ideal business generates between $750K - $2M in seller discretionary earnings (SDE or EBITDA) and is a B2B or B2C service company with a large…
We are seeking to acquire and operate a single, profitable business in the United States. We focus on companies with strong recurring customers, stable cash flow, and opportunities for operational improvement and long-term growth. We are industry-agnostic within fragmented sectors, with particular interest in industrial, business services, and niche manufacturing businesses.Our goal is to partner with an owner seeking a thoughtful, long-term transition, preserving company culture while investing in employees, systems, and sustainable growth.
Three97 is a search fund actively seeking investment into transitional asset-heavy businesses. Our focus is to acquire businesses facing significant market and technological tailwinds to establish next generation industrial platforms.
At ISG, we are committed to continuing your legacy and company culture. We want to build upon the success you have created and hold the business over the long term. We are searching for a single business to acquire that has a consistent track record of success and EBITDA in the range of $1-5M. We are open to any industry and geography.
Subject: $1M Senior Bridge Term Loan | $340k EBITDA | 30-Day CloseBody:"I am an experienced operator acquiring a cash-flowing DTC brand ($340k TTM EBITDA) and seeking a $999k Senior Term Loan to close in 30 days. Company is a social media driven car and truck detailing products and accessories business. The company is almost 3 years old with a solid social media following, good pixel and ad accounts on TikTok and Facebook. Minimal Amazon today fbm. Big upside by switching to FBA and increasing Meta presence to drive more direct sales to website. I am a serial entrepreneur who…
We are a long-term oriented investment firm focused on acquiring and operating profitable, founder-led lower middle-market businesses. We target companies with durable cash flow, strong repeat or contractual revenue, and opportunities for operational improvement. Our team brings hands-on operating experience, disciplined capital allocation, and a collaborative approach that prioritizes continuity for employees, customers, and sellers. We value transparency, thoughtful diligence, and efficient decision-making, and we are a reliable, straightforward partner through close and beyond.
I am looking for attractive business to buy in the Nashville, TN area. I am not interested in restaurants. As I research and get more info, I will start to narrow my focus. My initial interest is in a business that providds a service that people need, not just want.
We are a team of entrepreneurs and investors with success investing in, operating, and growing private companies. Our mission is to acquire and operate one exceptional business, supporting its growth and development, while creating extraordinary value for business owners, customers, employees, and shareholders.
I’m a strategic account and partnerships leader with 15+ years of experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder portfolios generating $20M+ annually. My work focuses on driving retention, expansion, and long-term revenue growth by aligning stakeholders, structuring initiatives, and executing across markets. I have led full lifecycle ownership across high-value accounts—from onboarding and adoption through renewal, expansion, and contract negotiation—ensuring consistent value realization and measurable business outcomes. While my background is rooted in the entertainment industry, the…
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