FINANCIALS (must have)EBITDA > $2,000,000EBITDA margin > 25 %consistent year on year growth > 3 %asset light (no real estate)re-occurring revenues (no project based or commodity correlated revenues)VERTICAL FOCUS (preferred)education, health care and financial servicesother verticals on a case by case basis GEOGRPAHY Canada-US
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.
Individual investor with career in private equity investing seeking a business to run full-time. Primary areas of interest are in infrastructure services sectors, including water infrastructure maintenance, high voltage electrical, energy (including renewable and traditional) and transportation. Other businesses with specialized capital equipment or personnel skills tangential to infrastructure services are also of interest. Prefer businesses with no individual license-holder requirement for ownership. Targeting established companies sized $1M-3M historical EBITDA.
I'm a Charlotte based operator looking to acquire one good small business in the Carolinas for the long-term. If you're a business owner thinking about what the next chapter looks like, I'd genuinely welcome a conversation.
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Former Private Equity and Private Credit professional with 25 years of experience. Focused on acquiring stable businesses in NY, NJ and CT generating $1-5mm of EBITDA. Focused on Consumer/Residential/Automotive Services.
Wynnova Capital Partners is a private equity firm dedicated to sourcing and evaluating permanent private equity opportunities. The firm leverages extensive experience in sales, marketing, and operations to expedite the growth of its portfolio companies. With a focus on removing constraints that hinder company performance, Wynnova Capital Partners aims to achieve impactful outcomes for its investments. The firm manages a portfolio of profitable, closely held businesses, concentrating on sub $10MM acquisitions. Their expertise in the financial services, specialty services, and retail sectors…
I'm an operator acquiring a single business to run for the long term. I'm the Managing Partner of Harlan Operating Partners, based in Atlanta, and I'm on this search full-time.I came up as a mechanical engineer and spent the last decade building operating systems and owning the P&L in regulated, multi-site services businesses. That's why specialized equipment and essential services pull me in: the accreditation, compliance cycles, and credentialed teams that make these businesses hard to build are the same things that make them durable — and they're the part I'm fluent in when most…
Evertide is an investment fund that seeks to acquire and build on the legacy of an exceptionally run small business for the long term. The fund seeks businesses with the following characteristics:• Located in South Florida• Seller discretionary earnings between $500K-$1M annually• History of growth and profitability• No single customer larger than 30% of sales• Retirement-ready owner without a successor
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,…
Robin Capital Partners is an "ultra" lower-middle market buyer of companies in the $1.5M to $2.5M EBITDA range. What we consider to be the "no man's land", is too big for an entrepreneur and small for the typical private equity firm Our industries of interest are B2B services, financial services, and IT MSP opportunities.We also have a bench of operators and searchers who can fill in as CEO for retiring owners or sellers desiring to step away from day-to-day management.
I’m a full-time searcher focused on acquiring and operating one exceptional business. As a former teacher turned strategy consultant at Deloitte and Bain, I bring a unique combination of strategic rigor and leadership experience.I’m looking to partner with a seller who cares about legacy, employee wellbeing, and long-term growth. I’m not a financial engineer, I’m a hands-on operator committed to continuing what’s been built and growing it with care.I’m especially interested in businesses with $1mm - $5mm of EBITDA in the education and blue-collar services industries, but will…
At my current company, I was a key leader in scaling the business nearly 100x: from 2,000 to 250,000 orders per week. In my current role as CTO, I lead a team of ~75 people, and oversee the technical infrastructure required to support ~$650M in annual revenue.I am currently exploring the next chapter of my career through the acquisition of a stable SMB in the Chicagoland area. My goal is to leverage my extensive background in enterprise-level strategy and organizational leadership to manage and grow a local business. I offer a sophisticated understanding of data-driven decision-making and…
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.
CTC Legacy Acquisitions is a privately-held investment firm with committed capital aimed at acquiring and actively managing companies. With a commitment to long-term growth, CTC Legacy Acquisitions seeks to drive sustainable success and profitability.
Entrepreneur and former investment banking professional actively acquiring lower-middle-market businesses in the $3–5M range. Founded and exited three businesses including a $4M revenue company. Targeting recession-resistant services, essential businesses, high-margin manufacturing, and utility/infrastructure. SBA financing and investor equity committed. Structured, fast-moving buyer — LOI within 24 hours of qualifying a target.
The company is a private equity fund specializing in the lower middle market. It focuses on strategic investments and is committed to fostering growth and value creation in its portfolio companies. With a robust investment strategy, the firm targets a diverse range of industries, seeking opportunities where it can leverage its expertise to drive operational improvements and financial performance. The firm is dedicated to building long-term partnerships with management teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment of interests and sustainable success.
JD/MBA with over a decade in operations & corporate finance in firms ranging from >$500M to <$30M (topline). As a former college football player, I approach deals with the same grit, teamwork, and persistence that defined my playing days—qualities I hope resonate with sellers who want their legacy carried forward.Today, I serve in a strategy role that provides direct insight into the challenges and opportunities owners face.My goal is to acquire and personally lead a business for the long term, bringing both financial discipline and operational stewardship to the table.
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…
Background: Commercial and strategy operator with a background spanning enterprise technology and strategy consulting. Most of my recent work has been building and scaling commercial programs in large, complex organizations — strategy, operations, and execution. Earlier in my career I operated in family-owned specialty manufacturing across India, the UAE, and Texas, which is where I first learned how a hands-on business actually runs.Acquisition objective: Looking to acquire and personally operate a single small business as a committed owner-operatorSectors of…
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