Business Asset Buyers

Interests: We focus on businesses where value is supported by tangible assets, contractual visibility, and controlled downside risk. Preference is given to asset backed and concession led businesses, or operating companies with long term licences, institutional counterparties, or repeat contracted revenues that provide clear cash flow visibility. We look for disciplined cost structures, realistic payrolls, and businesses that can operate sustainably without continual capital injection. Sensible leverage, transparent ownership, and clean governance are essential, as is the ability to exercise meaningful control or influence post investment. We favour opportunities where value creation is driven by operational improvement, commercial optimisation, or structured growth rather than speculative re rating. Regulated or public sector linked environments are acceptable where obligations, renewal terms, and compliance costs are clearly understood. We avoid speculative, pre revenue, or heavily leveraged businesses, consumer trend driven models, and situations where returns rely primarily on future exits rather than operating cash flow. We also avoid founder dependent businesses with weak governance or unclear decision making authority. Factors I look for in a business: • Predictable revenue and strong cash flow. • Clear path to profitability and scalability. • Defensible market position or niche. • Competent management and sound operations. • Realistic valuation expectations. • Opportunities to improve structure, systems, or growth execution.

Background: I operate within a UK based family office focused on long term, value oriented investments across Europe. Our approach centres on asset backed businesses, concession and infrastructure linked assets, and operating companies with defensible cash flows and clear downside protection. We invest with a long-term horizon, prioritising disciplined capital deployment, governance, and sustainable value creation over short-term financial engineering. Our experience includes regulated environments, public sector counterparties, and businesses operating under concession, licence, or framework based structures. We typically engage as active owners, working alongside management and stakeholders to strengthen operations, optimise cost structures, and support measured growth.

7.2 / 10

Connected with 23 businesses

Locations

Hungary + 10 more

Industries

Automotive Systems + 29 more

Investment Size

USD 134 - 13.4 Mn

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Sales Director, Beverage Manufacturer

Corporate Acquirer in Los Angeles, USA

Interests: I am looking to buy, start or invest in a business in the Netherlands. I would love to discuss your business start-up plan and capital needs.

Background: I am a former director of a US-Based CPG distributor.

6.6 / 10

Connected with 1 business

Locations

Amsterdam

Industries

Freight Forwarder + 1 more

Investment Size

Upto USD 120 K

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Interests: I am primarily looking for existing food and beverage businesses where hands-on management and operational discipline can significantly improve performance. Specifically, I look for: - Businesses I like. • Operating restaurants or bars with an existing customer base, licenses, and basic infrastructure already in place. • Small to mid-sized venues (approx. 20 to 60 seats) where quality, consistency, and experience matter more than scale. • Businesses with clear operational inefficiencies (cost control, menu focus, staffing, service flow) that can be improved through active management. • Venues in good locations with reasonable, sustainable rent and transferable leases. • Concepts that are re-brand or reposition-able, especially where food quality or experience can be elevated. • Owners who are open to a structured transition, partial exit, or partnership rather than purely passive ownership. - Businesses I typically avoid. • Large, multi-unit chains requiring heavy capital expenditure. • Concepts dependent purely on discounts, high volume, or delivery-only economics. • Businesses with structural legal or licensing issues that cannot be regularised under foreign ownership. • Over-leveraged businesses with unsustainable rent or unclear financial records. • Purely passive investments where I have no operational control or ability to execute. - Investment & involvement approach. • I prefer operator-led investments, where I take an active role in day-to-day operations and performance. • Open to partial acquisitions, partnerships, or full takeovers, depending on structure and alignment. • Focused on long-term value creation through operational excellence rather than short-term flipping.

Background: I am an experienced operator-led hospitality professional with Michelin level background. I have a strong focus on hands-on management, food quality, and cost discipline. I am currently preparing to enter the Ho Chi Minh City market and am specifically looking for existing, licensed venues where I can take over operations and grow the business. Rather than a full cash acquisition only, I want to ask whether the business would be open to discussing a partnership or partial investment structure, where: • I come in as an operating partners and minority/majority shareholder (depending on structure), • I take over day-to-day operations and management, • The business is re-branded and repositioned under a refreshed concept, • Existing assets, staff, and licenses are retained where possible. I believe this can be a win-win if the business is looking to step back from daily operations while still retaining upside, or if they are open to a structured transition rather than a full exit.

8 / 10

Connected with 2 businesses

Locations

Ho Chi Minh City

Industries

Bakeries + 5 more

Investment Size

Upto USD 55 K

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Interests: I am primarily looking for existing food and beverage businesses where hands-on management and operational discipline can significantly improve performance. Specifically, I look for: - Businesses I like. • Operating restaurants or bars with an existing customer base, licenses, and basic infrastructure already in place. • Small to mid-sized venues (approx. 20 to 60 seats) where quality, consistency, and experience matter more than scale. • Businesses with clear operational inefficiencies (cost control, menu focus, staffing, service flow) that can be improved through active management. • Venues in good locations with reasonable, sustainable rent and transferable leases. • Concepts that are re-brand or reposition-able, especially where food quality or experience can be elevated. • Owners who are open to a structured transition, partial exit, or partnership rather than purely passive ownership. - Businesses I typically avoid. • Large, multi-unit chains requiring heavy capital expenditure. • Concepts dependent purely on discounts, high volume, or delivery-only economics. • Businesses with structural legal or licensing issues that cannot be regularised under foreign ownership. • Over-leveraged businesses with unsustainable rent or unclear financial records. • Purely passive investments where I have no operational control or ability to execute. - Investment & involvement approach. • I prefer operator-led investments, where I take an active role in day-to-day operations and performance. • Open to partial acquisitions, partnerships, or full takeovers, depending on structure and alignment. • Focused on long-term value creation through operational excellence rather than short-term flipping.

Background: I am an experienced operator-led hospitality professional with Michelin level background. I have a strong focus on hands-on management, food quality, and cost discipline. I am currently preparing to enter the Ho Chi Minh City market and am specifically looking for existing, licensed venues where I can take over operations and grow the business. Rather than a full cash acquisition only, I want to ask whether the business would be open to discussing a partnership or partial investment structure, where: • I come in as an operating partners and minority/majority shareholder (depending on structure), • I take over day-to-day operations and management, • The business is re-branded and repositioned under a refreshed concept, • Existing assets, staff, and licenses are retained where possible. I believe this can be a win-win if the business is looking to step back from daily operations while still retaining upside, or if they are open to a structured transition rather than a full exit.

8 / 10

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Locations

Ho Chi Minh City

Industries

Bakeries + 5 more

Investment Size

Upto USD 55 K

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General Manager, International Trade And Development

Individual Buyer in Mosta, Malta

Interests: I am seeking more clarity on a few points to make an informed decision: 1. Location - Have the business already identified a specific site, and do they have an idea of the expected rent and lease terms? 2. Total funding required - Will the ask price take the project all the way through to opening and stable operations, or would additional capital be needed later? A rough breakdown of fit-out, licensing, pre-opening costs and working capital would help. 3. Financials - Does the business have projected monthly figures (revenue, costs, break-even point, expected average spend per head, capacity, and so on) and a 2 to 3-year forecast? 4. Track record - Previously opened or managed venues by the business? If yes, it would be great to see some numbers or a short summary. 5. Roles & structure - How does the business see the day-to-day responsibilities split between us, and what level of involvement would you expect from the investor? 6. Equity & protection - How would the shareholding be structured, how are key decisions taken, and what would a potential exit look like? If the business already has a deck, business plan or financial model, looking forward to accessing it as that will make it easier to review properly.

Background: I am a general manager at a company in the international trade and development sector. I am based in Mosta, and I am looking to grow my portfolio.

6.8 / 10

Connected with 1 business

Locations

Gżira + 1 more

Industries

Bars + 3 more

Investment Size

Upto USD 55 K

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Interests: 1. Strong Unit Economics & Profitability Visibility. 2. Regulatory Compliance & Governance. 3. Scalable & Defensible Business Model. 4. Promoter Integrity & Management Quality. 5. Market Opportunity & Demand Validation. Interested in Crypto exchanges, OTC desks.

Background: I am a financial services professional with over 18 years of experience in the financial industry, with exposure across banking relationships, compliance frameworks, strategic alliance, and fintech-driven business models. Over the years, I have worked closely with corporates, financial institutions, and emerging fintech platforms, gaining hands-on experience in: Financial structuring & capital planning. Regulatory compliance and documentation. Corporate onboarding & banking relationships. OTC trading models and exchange integrations. Risk assessment and governance frameworks. Business process optimization.

7.5 / 10

Connected with 3 businesses

Locations

Delhi + 1 more

Industries

Crypto + 2 more

Investment Size

Upto USD 2.2 Mn

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Interests: I am focused on beauty-related businesses like salons and clinics for my investor client. Open to acquiring 100% of the share capital. Looking to connect via call for further discussion.

Background: I am an independent M&A advisor based in Limassol. I cater to clients in Cyprus. My focus is on guiding them through mergers and acquisitions.

6.5 / 10

Connected with 1 business

Locations

Limassol

Industries

Beauty Clinics + 6 more

Investment Size

Upto USD 350 K

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Senior Technical Lead, IT Services And IT Consulting

Individual Buyer in Concord, USA

Interests: I look for established businesses with consistent profitability, a strong management team, and a clear competitive advantage in their niche. I prefer companies with recurring revenue streams and low capital expenditure requirements. I am particularly interested in battery manufacturing, electrical components, SaaS, healthcare services, or light manufacturing. I generally dislike businesses with high debt-to-equity ratios or those heavily dependent on a single client.

Background: I am interested in opportunities where I can invest and grow my portfolio. I stay updated on tech trends and look for ways to make strategic investments.

6 / 10

Connected with 1 business

Locations

Chennai

Industries

Battery and UPS Manufacturing + 2 more

Investment Size

Upto USD 100 K

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Interests: We look for businesses that are real, documented, understandable, financeable, and operated by serious principals. Before investing, acquiring, financing, or advising, we focus on: * Proven revenue and paying customers. * Strong or explainable financial performance. * Experienced management. * Clear use of funds. * Hard assets or collateral where financing is involved. * Proper documentation. * Realistic valuation. * Clear repayment or exit strategy. We generally like established operating businesses, especially in manufacturing, industrial, logistics, equipment-heavy sectors, healthcare services, essential services, food production, business services, franchises, and real estate-backed businesses. We are cautious with pre-revenue concepts, highly speculative startups, businesses seeking 100% financing with no equity or collateral, poor bookkeeping, unpaid taxes, unclear ownership, weak documentation, and heavily regulated businesses without proper compliance. In short, we are open to complex businesses, but not unclear or unsupported transactions.

Background: I serve as president, representing a financial services company. We are a Canadian-based commercial finance and capital placement firm that assists businesses, developers, and project sponsors in securing debt and equity financing through our network of private, institutional, and alternative capital providers. We can assess whether the project aligns with current lender and investor appetite and discuss potential financing structures available. We acts solely as an intermediary and capital placement firm and is not a direct lender. Any financing remains subject to lender review, due diligence, underwriting, and final approval.

8.5 / 10

Connected with 4 businesses

Locations

Edmonton + 1 more

Industries

Construction Material Wholesale + 21 more

Investment Size

Upto USD 71 Mn

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Interests: - 3-5 years old. - Positive EBITDA. - The promoter should hold more than 90% stake. - Debt equity ratio < 1. - Free cash flow. - The business can be anywhere in India, as our clients are based here. - Profitable SME businesses in India. - Business fundamentals: We are looking for an attractive business model, a strong and experienced management team, and a recognized brand name with a sustainable market leadership position. - Financial performance: Key requirements include demonstrated profitability, recurring revenue streams, and projected realistic revenue growth. We have a strong preference for asset-light business models that exhibit high Return on Capital Employed (ROCE). Target scope: We are open to considering buyout opportunities, particularly where existing promoters are based here. Seeking a full exit due to a lack of succession planning or shifting interests in the next generation. We are also interested in growth equity situations that align with these criteria. - Operational requirements: We are prepared to take an active role as an operator post-acquisition. Additionally, we are open to purchasing both operating and non-operating factories for business expansion; however, for non-operating facilities, the period of inactivity must generally not exceed 1–3 years.

Background: We are a premier, multi-disciplinary financial advisory and corporate compliance firm based in Nashik, Maharashtra. Led by a veteran professional holding qualifications as an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), Insolvency Professional (IP), and a legal background (LLB), our firm brings over 15 years of deep institutional experience to the corporate financial landscape. We specialize in bridging the critical gap between complex financial architecture and rigid legal compliance, serving as trusted strategic partners and Virtual CFOs for MSMEs, listed corporations, and fast-growing startups. - Domain Knowledge & Expertise - Our firm operates at the intersection of high-level finance, statutory tax planning, and corporate jurisprudence, possessing specialized domain knowledge in: 1. Corporate restructuring & insolvency: Managing distressed assets, debt resolution, and formal insolvency frameworks. 2. Advanced tax optimization: Structuring corporate mechanisms to maximize specialized incentives, such as Section 80JJAA employment deductions and Section 80-IAC startup tax holidays. 3. Regulatory compliance & governance: Navigating complex compliance ecosystems, including the Companies Act, MahaRERA certifications, and RBI guidelines for NBFC registrations. 4. Asset & business valuations: Delivering technically sound valuation reports required for mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. 5. Startup & scale-up frameworks: Providing comprehensive equity structuring, financial modeling, and early-stage advisory. - Track record & engagements handled - Over the past decade and a half, we have successfully executed high-impact mandates across various financial and regulatory domains, including: 1. Capital & funding advisory: Structuring seed funding rounds, government grants, and financial models for disruptive startups. 2. Due diligence & asset evaluation: Conducting comprehensive technical analysis and risk assessment for real estate portfolios and distressed corporate assets. 3. Tax & incentive implementation: Strategizing and executing market-entry and tax incentive frameworks for eligible industrial units. 4. MSME protection: Resolving financial stress and managing receivables recovery frameworks for micro and small enterprises. - How We Help Businesses Grow - We do not just ensure your business stays compliant; we actively engineer your financial growth. By acting as your Virtual CFO, we protect your bottom line through aggressive, lawful tax optimization strategies and rigorous risk mitigation. Whether you are a startup navigating your first seed round, an MSME looking to scale, or a corporation tackling complex regulatory hurdles, we provide the financial leadership and legal acumen necessary to unlock capital, maintain bulletproof compliance, and accelerate sustainable growth.

6.2 / 10

Locations

India

Industries

Automotive Accessories + 21 more

Investment Size

USD 105 K - 53 Mn

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Interests: We seek to acquire accredited online colleges with strong academic reputations, sound regulatory standing, sustainable financial performance, and a clear commitment to student success. We value institutions with qualified leadership, modern online learning infrastructure, ethical business practices, and opportunities for growth through technology, international expansion, and program development. We generally avoid institutions with regulatory concerns, uncertain accreditation, declining enrollment, poor student outcomes, or reputation issues. Our goal is to be a long-term strategic partner, preserving what makes an institution successful while providing the capital, technology, and operational expertise to support its continued growth and academic excellence.

Background: I am the CEO representing an online education platform. We own four accredited online schools/colleges. We are looking to expand in Europe.

8.1 / 10

Connected with 1 business

Locations

London

Industries

Colleges + 2 more

Investment Size

Upto USD 270 K

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Interests: We are focused on partnering with founder-owned lower middle market businesses. Our investment focus includes: -Business Services (blue-collar and professional services) -Healthcare Services (specialty, diagnostics, and multi-site provider platforms) I. -Industrial Services (including light manufacturing) Typical Investment Criteria. -EBITDA: $2M–$15M. -Geography: East Coast, Florida, Texas, Southeast, and Midwest. -Preference for recurring revenue and repair-and-maintenance business models. - Location is not a constraint.

Background: We are a New York-based private investment firm. We partner with founders and management teams who are committed to leading their businesses through the next phase of growth. Drawing on institutional private equity investing and operating experience, we provide strategic capital and hands-on support while fostering a collaborative partnership built on alignment, transparency, and long-term value creation.

6.5 / 10

Locations

Chicago

Industries

Ball Bearings + 2 more

Investment Size

Upto USD 70 Mn

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Software Engineer, Cybersecurity Insurance

Individual Buyer in Toronto, Canada

Interests: Looking for service-based businesses that are not too heavily reliant on owner-operated status and can leverage existing capital to acquire a good, cash-flowing business with growth opportunities. I am an incorporated buyer actively looking to acquire a business in the GTA. A bit about what I am looking for and what I bring to the table: - Structure: Purchasing through a holding company, with an operating company for the acquisition. - Capital: Approximately $250K in available equity, with additional access through lines of credit and standard acquisition financing (BDC/CSBFP-eligible where applicable) - Timeline: Actively evaluating opportunities now, targeting a close in the coming months. 1. Full financial statements or tax returns for the last 2-3 years (P&L, not just headline revenue/commission figures) 2. Verified SDE/cash flow calculation and how it was derived. 3. Lease details - remaining term, renewal options, and whether it's assignable to a new owner. 4. Reason for sale and typical owner hours/involvement. 5. Whether the seller would consider a vendor take-back (VTB) as part of the financing structure, and on what terms (percentage, rate, term length)

Background: I am a big travel buff in my personal life and have used travel agencies before; I have always been fond of the industry and its experiences.

8.1 / 10

Connected with 2 businesses

Locations

Hamilton + 8 more

Industries

Funeral Services + 23 more

Investment Size

Upto USD 860 K

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