Business Advisors

Interests: The main factors we examine are from a buyer's perspective: Can the business service a debt, provide a reasonable income and offer a fair rate of return on the investment required to acquire the business.

Interests: Here is a concise profile for scouting companies to be acquired: - 1. Industry focus: - Primary Areas: SaaS, cyber-security, digital health, fintech. - Business model: SaaS-based with ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) contributing at least 60% of total revenue. 2. Financial metrics: - ARR: Minimum USD 3 million, with potential for two-digit ARR. - Profitability: Companies must be profitable. - Revenue mix: Hardware component allowed, but the majority of revenue must come from ARR. 3. Operational Criteria: - Market presence: Minimum 7 years in operation. - Founders' readiness: Founders should be willing to sell. 4. Valuation considerations: - Multipliers: Valuation will be based on a multiple of ARR. - Additional factors: Attrition rate, intellectual property (IP), burn rate, and run rate will also be key in determining the price. 5. Other notes: - Companies with strong IP and stable or low attrition rates are highly desirable.

Interests: We are seeking businesses for our clients that are internationalized companies with excellent products, strong growth potential, and opportunities for entry into the U. S. market. We will not charge any upfront fee from the businesses. We will charge the success fee from the businesses.

Interests: We are seeking businesses for our clients that are internationalized companies with excellent products, strong growth potential, and opportunities for entry into the U. S. market. We will not charge any upfront fee from the businesses. We will charge the success fee from the businesses.

Interests: I am an independent business advisor with a focus on M&A transactions. I specialize in industries like IT, BPO, manufacturing, export-import, trading, FMCG, and pharma. Primarily focuses on India, USA, Canada, and China markets, aiming to support businesses in executing strategies, enhancing market penetration, and expanding internationally.

Interests: Looking for sellers in the restaurant chain, advertising, digital marketing, agrochemical & fertilizer, logistics, and housing & township development project companies. Preferably companies which are profitable with a strong market position and sustainable competitive advantages.

Interests: Our clients would like to know the details of the market size, cash flow management, management skill set, clients, views of the company and reason for the sale. Business should be sustainable.

Interests: Our client is looking to invest in a good business model and credible management team with full corporate documentation.

Interests: Great and solid professional entrepreneurs that act with honour.

Interests: Interested in regular sale below market value or distress properties. The business may be operational or closed.

Interests: Interested in a business which is within the Colombo city and has all the necessary set up.

Interests: Would like to evaluate the financials, background and market.

Interests: We have clients interested in investing in businesses with a turnover of INR 3-8 crores. The founder of the business should have a clear vision of the growth of the company.

Interests: Business with good structure, execution and market.

Interests: As an advisor, I have specific criteria for evaluating businesses before providing advice. Here are some factors to consider: Strategic fit: Assess whether the business aligns with your company's strategic objectives and areas of expertise. Prefer businesses that complement your company's strengths and can benefit from your guidance. Industry experience: Consider the industry expertise of your team members and their ability to provide valuable insights and guidance to businesses in specific sectors. Client potential: Evaluate the potential for a long-term client relationship and the opportunity to add value to the business beyond a single transaction. Prefer businesses that have growth potential and ongoing advisory needs. Risk management: Assess and mitigate potential risks associated with advising the business, including regulatory compliance, reputational risks, and conflicts of interest. Financial stability: Evaluate the financial stability and performance of the business to ensure it can afford your advisory services and has the potential to achieve its objectives. Ethical considerations: Consider the ethical implications of advising the business, including its corporate governance practices, social responsibility initiatives, and alignment with your company's values. Potential for Success: Assess the potential for the business to succeed and achieve its goals with your guidance. Prefer businesses with a clear strategic vision, strong leadership, and a viable business model. Long-term value creation: Prioritize businesses that have the potential to create long-term value for their stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers, and the community. I generally prefer to avoid advising: Unethical practices: Businesses engaged in unethical practices such as corruption, or exploitation of workers or the environment. Highly risky ventures: Startups or ventures with extremely high-risk profiles, such as speculative investments in unproven technologies or industries. Declining industries: Businesses operating in industries with a clear downward trend or facing significant disruption, where long-term viability is uncertain. Financially unsustainable: Companies with unsustainable financial structures, such as heavy debt burdens or consistent losses without a clear path to profitability. Poor Governance: Businesses with weak corporate governance practices, such as lack of transparency, inadequate risk management, or conflicts of interest. Negative reputation: Companies with a tarnished reputation in their industry or among stakeholders due to past controversies, scandals, or legal issues. Incompatible values: Businesses whose values or practices are fundamentally at odds with your company's ethical standards or mission. Highly regulated industries: Businesses operating in highly regulated industries where compliance challenges are significant and potential legal or regulatory risks are high.