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Chief Executive Officer, Investment Firm - Home Services

Corporate Acquirer in Chicago, USA

Interests: We are looking for companies to acquire within the home services space that fit well within our deal box outlined below: 1. Geographic focus: - Target markets: Chicago suburbs with strong schools & family-friendly communities. - Elmhurst. - Glenview. - Glencoe. - Lake Forest. - Rationale: These areas provide proximity to affluent homeowners (strong service demand), excellent school districts for Val & Vivi, and a lifestyle. (No more than 30 miles outside of downtown) 2. Industry focus: - Residential plumbing, HVAC, electrical (core verticals). - Open to: Combination shops (multi-trade home services). - Avoid: Purely commercial/industrial-only service businesses (longer sales cycles, less recurring revenue). 3. Financial parameters: - Revenue range (per acquisition): USD 1 to 5 million. - EBITDA margin target: 7-15% (with room for margin improvement via systems). - Purchase price (EV): USD 1.5 to 4 million. - Valuation multiple: 3-5× EBITDA (depending on size, recurring contracts, systems). 4. Capital structure: - Immediate cash investable: USD 200 to 400 thousand (equity injection). - Follow-on capital: Up to USD 400 thousand available for post-close operations, tech upgrades, and marketing. - Deal structure preference: - Seller financing (20-40% of deal value). - SBA 7 (a) loan (with your equity + seller note covering down payment requirements). - Earnouts if the seller stays on for the transition.
Background: Our CEO is an accomplished entrepreneur and operator with a proven track record of building high-performing service-based businesses. As the founder and CEO of a cannabis consulting firm, he scaled the company from modest beginnings in 2015 into a multi-million-dollar enterprise, generating more than USD 10.1 million in gross profit and USD 5.17 million in cumulative net income over nine years. His disciplined approach to expense management, strategic reinvestment, and market expansion consistently delivered net margins of over 50%, far surpassing industry standards. His leadership mirrors the operational demands of a home service company, from managing complex project workflows and coordinating multiple teams to ensuring consistent service quality and client satisfaction across diverse markets. He has overseen substantial payroll operations, maintained lean and efficient budgets, and navigated intricate regulatory environments with precision. His ability to grow a high-margin, service-driven organisation demonstrates the same operational discipline, financial acumen, and customer-focused strategies that drive success in the home service industry. He knows what it’s like to build something from the ground up, literally. He spent seven years as a stone mason, starting as a grunt and working his way up to foreman and then owner. He began in his senior year of high school, carried it through college, and worked 40-hour workweeks while taking 12–14 credits a semester. Not a private equity guy who’s had everything handed to him. His parents are both over 70 and still working. His mom is a nurse, and his dad is a builder turned truck driver. Construction and building run in his bloodline. His professional journey started in graphic design, learning how to market a business, tell its story, and build a brand that customers remember. He worked for a marketing company focused on door-to-door sales, so he understands the grind and what it takes to earn trust face-to-face. He went on to CareerBuilder, starting in the basement, making cold calls and working his way into enterprise sales in just three years, one of the youngest in the division. From there, he spent four years with a leading change management project for medium and large companies. He learned how to implement technology, track performance, and improve operations using key performance indicators (KPIs) that matter. In 2009, he took everything he earned and bet big on the cannabis industry, well before it was safe or easy. He built multiple startups that successfully exited, including projects in Colorado, Illinois, and Michigan. He learned how to raise capital, bring in the right partners, grow enterprise value, and position a company for sale. He has been part of exits of over USD 20 million. Now, he is returning to his roots in the trades. He believes home services, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical are the future, especially as AI disrupts other industries. He knows how to protect a legacy business, grow it, and sell it at a premium. Our goal is to partner with owners who want to see their name and reputation carried forward, not stripped away by some faceless investment group.
8.3 / 10
Locations
Chicago
Industries
HVAC Equipment + 2 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 4 Mn
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Chief Executive Officer, Investments

Corporate Acquirer in Nairobi, Kenya

Interests: - Net portfolio >=$150,000. - Gross income>$15,000. - Gearing Ratio < 20% - For equity investment, the company should sell 70-80% stakes. - Our operations are only in Kenya currently. We want to expand in Uganda and facilitate resources easily. - If we try to do it on our own it will take almost a year, so we wish to buy a running business in this segment.
Background: We are a holding company whose activities are limited to holding investments in subsidiaries. Launched in early 2015, the company aims to increase access to financial services for low-income people in Kenya by investing in providing loans and equity and seeks to achieve an attractive financial return for investors.
7.7 / 10
Locations
Uganda + 1 more
Industries
Microfinance
Investment Size
USD 70 K - 105 K
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Interests: We are in the process of getting an E Money (EMI) license in Europe by acquiring an existing business that onboards 8,000 customers per month. We want to cross-sell to them digital banking solutions which is why we are looking for companies in the Fintech domain. - Fintech startups with potential to disrupt the industry. - Web and mobile development companies willing to contract with our Group Energy Utility.
Background: Energy utility company engaged in electricity and gas retail as well as cross border electricity and gas trading. We also provide industry specific IoT solutions and energy efficiency services.
8.3 / 10
Locations
Greece + 1 more
Industries
Enterprise Software + 5 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 1.1 Mn
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Interests: We are in the process of getting an E Money (EMI) license in Europe by acquiring an existing business that onboards 8,000 customers per month. We want to cross-sell to them digital banking solutions which is why we are looking for companies in the Fintech domain. - Fintech startups with potential to disrupt the industry. - Web and mobile development companies willing to contract with our Group Energy Utility.
Background: Energy utility company engaged in electricity and gas retail as well as cross border electricity and gas trading. We also provide industry specific IoT solutions and energy efficiency services.
8.3 / 10
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Locations
Greece + 1 more
Industries
Enterprise Software + 5 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 1.1 Mn
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Interests: Looking for businesses that are in trading and are related to local tourism. Would like to know the cost of the license for work for a year. I will invest in my personal capacity.
Background: I am the owner of a wholesale trading business for various products. I would like to be a part of a partnership and connect with various businesses in different parts of Europe. Throughout the pandemic, we devoted ourselves to importing personal protective equipment. We are representatives of two Portuguese brands that sell products like masks, and personal hygiene products, among others. In 2022, our focus has been on exporting Portuguese products. Among the wide variety of products we export, we highlight urban furniture and interior decoration items in Polisin. Polisin is a composite obtained from plastic waste that accumulated in landfills until now without recycling—tested by ISQ - standard 527-4. This is a new raw material, 100% Portuguese, whose characteristics allow the manufacture of various products that can replace the use of natural resources (wood, metallic and non-metallic mineral resources), reducing the environmental impact resulting from human activities. To that extent, we have developed urban furniture, including ashtrays of various sizes, for installation in localities to minimize the environmental impact caused by cigarette butts that residents usually deposit on the ground, as well as shelters for cats and dogs, garden benches, among many other items.
7.6 / 10
Locations
Europe + 1 more
Industries
Hotels + 1 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 110 K
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CEO, Data Science And Energy Management

Corporate Acquirer in Zürich, Switzerland

Interests: - Business type: Technology, general consulting, corporate services creating long-time value for customers. - Age: At least 2 years. - Formal registration: Valid certificate of incorporation. - Reputation: Feedback from top 5 (based on spend) customers. - Financials: Positive EBITDA for at least the last two consecutive years. - Assets: Positive equity, acceptable depreciation. Liabilities (financial and legal): Should be none to negligible. - Forecast (sales, products, and services): Should be backed by research and data plus in line with market trends, unless it's a green field area. - Cost of customer acquisition: Approximate cost YoY. - Cost of customer retention: Approximate cost YoY. - Innovation: New product and/ or proposition. - Licenses, permits, patents: documented valid evidence of activities being backed up by licenses, permits, and certificates. In case of innovation, at least patent pending paper trail. - Environmental impact: Compliancy with local environmental regulations. - Personnel skills (hard and soft): Limited to top executives. - What we are not looking for: Sell-and-forget businesses. Me too businesses.
Background: We are a data science and energy management company dedicated to helping businesses harness the power of data to improve their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint. We specialize in implementing artificial intelligence for several aspects of energy distribution and consumption. Our AI-powered solutions enable us to provide predictive fault identification in the distribution network, anomaly detection and correction, and recommendations on improving energy efficiency and reducing energy costs. Our mission is to leverage technology and data to create sustainable energy solutions that benefit both our clients and the environment. We believe that AI is the key to unlocking a more sustainable future, and we are committed to using our expertise to make a positive impact on the world. Our founder has over 25 years of combined experience in the energy and data science industries, and he has assembled a team of talented professionals with a wide range of expertise. From data analysts and software developers to energy consultants and project managers, our team is united in our passion for creating a better world through data-driven energy management. Over the years, we have had the privilege of working with some amazing clients, including major corporations, and public sector organizations. Our solutions have helped our clients save money on their energy bills, reduce their carbon emissions, and achieve their sustainability goals.
6.8 / 10
Locations
Switzerland
Industries
Consulting + 4 more
Investment Size
USD 230 K - 5.7 Mn
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Expansion Director, Health & Beauty

Corporate Acquirer in Kalisz, Poland

Interests: We are looking for opportunities which can be scaled by combining our current knowledge, market coverage and expertise with the potential acquisition target. What we dislike are businesses valued much higher than their potential.
Background: We operate in the beauty business. We operate one of the largest franchise chains of spa salons in Poland (almost 200 locations) & we manufacture skincare products for home and professional use which we sell not only in our outlets, and e-commerce but also in pharmacy chains, and selective perfumery. We would like to know more about the business, distribution channels, and financial side.
7.7 / 10
Locations
USA + 2 more
Industries
Cosmetics
Investment Size
Upto USD 24.5 Mn
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Director, Trader Of Readymade Garments

Corporate Acquirer in Delhi, India

Interests: Investment Criteria. 1. Location: New Delhi & NCR. 2. Business Age: Minimum 5 years. 3. Revenue Range: ₹2 crore to ₹50 crore, incremental over years. 4. Profitability: Minimum 15% EBITDA margin every year. 5. Complexity: Simple business model; no biotechnology, R&D, or tech-heavy processes. 6. Competition: Low to moderate – not a hyper-competitive market. 7. Owner Dependency: Business must have independent middle/top management and SOPs. 8. Scalability: Ability to grow through pan-India distribution network or sourcing operations. 9. Risk: Customer concentration should be less than 10% (less revenue per customer) Businesses we are not interested in: • Businesses with debt, no growth capital, or no working capital. • Trendy or seasonal fashion startups. • Poor cash flow (monthly, annually) • High capital expenditure businesses (buildings, machinery, vehicles, equipment) Target Sectors: 1. Uniform/Workwear Supplier. • Description: School, factory, and hospital uniforms. 2. Bedsheet Supplier. • Description: Blanket & bed sheet supplier for institutions (hospitals, hotels, hostels, NGOs, schools) Why These Sectors Fit: • Low style risk, bulk orders. • In-house departments for better control: O Cutting (optional) O Quality control team. O Finishing. O Dispatching. Note: This approach makes the business asset-light and flexible. Outsourced Processes: Bulk stitching. Leveraging Acquisitions. 1. Cost-Saving Synergies. • Centralized Accounting & HR: Eliminate duplicate functions; use in-house finance/admin team. • Shared Warehousing & Dispatch: Reduce logistics costs by co-locating inventory. • Vendor Consolidation: Use bulk purchase power for lower raw material and packaging costs. • Unified Technology/ERP: Run both businesses on one system for finance, CRM, and inventory management. • Shared Marketing Team: Consolidate efforts; manage campaigns centrally. 2. Revenue Growth Synergies. • Cross-Sell to Existing Clients: O If acquiring a uniform/workwear company → Offer uniforms to existing 5,000+ retailer/wholesaler contacts.
Background: I am a second-generation owner in my family business. We operate a pan-India B2B garment sourcing network with 15+ branches. We bring deep domain knowledge in garment trading, vendor development, and institutional sales. I am particularly interested in acquiring stable businesses where I can unlock value through distribution synergies, cost optimisation, and process standardisation. While this is my first acquisition, I have a clear strategy and access to capital.
7.6 / 10
Locations
India
Industries
Industrial Clothing + 2 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 117 K
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Interests: Looking for a business with present activities and even if the property is not owned by the company. Open to startups as well.
Background: We currently sell and support ERP and payroll software to SMEs. Looking for software business opportunities to acquire.
7.7 / 10
Locations
Queensland + 2 more
Industries
Enterprise Software + 2 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 65 K
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Managing Partner, Project Development

Corporate Acquirer in Columbia, USA

Interests: - Looking to acquire a corporate shell company registered to sell alcoholic beverages or registered in the F&B sector. - We have engaged professional athletes in a plan to market alcoholic beverages. - Business must be publicly listed on a stock market.
Background: We are a project development company. We also provide services for business consulting. On the platform, we want to act as a corporate investor.
6.2 / 10
Locations
South Carolina
Industries
Alcoholic Beverages
Investment Size
Upto USD 1 Mn
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Director, Electrical And Electronics

Corporate Acquirer in Pune, India

Interests: The factors we would look for in a business are: 1. Is the business adjacent to our current operations? 2. Do the financials look attractive? 3. Do we trust the founders who built the company so far? 4. What does the team look like? 5. What kind of assets do they own? Do they want to sell with/without assets?
Background: We are a leading channel partnership for CG Power, Danfoss, and Crompton Greaves. We are a 22-person team distributing motors and VFD to the industry. Recently, we began manufacturing electrical control panels.
8.2 / 10
Locations
Pune
Industries
Digital Marketing + 2 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 119 K
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Interests: We are interested in investing in business companies (not startups) that are already in the market, have clients (including any problems that may arise, either over-world interests or legal difficulties, which are important to be precise, shareholders or those who are tired and want to sell the business and retire. Also, we are seeking the purchase of controlling stakes in existing non-banking financial companies with licenses/reputable registration in Europe. Prefer companies providing (one or more) current services such as loans to individuals/legal entities, issue and servicing of credit/debit cards, credit support for individuals/legal entities, leasing, factoring, and other financial services.
Background: Founded in 2011, we are a fintech R&D company delivering AI-powered software and services tailored for financial, banking and insurance firms. Our modular platform enhances legacy systems with scalable solutions, from big-data analytics and CRM to underwriting, customer segmentation and dynamic risk-based pricing, enabling rapid deployment and measurable performance gains.
7.8 / 10
Locations
Czechia + 6 more
Industries
FinTech + 9 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 6.4 Mn
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Interests: Quality and well priced products that have a market to be sold in the Middle East.
Background: We are an established logistics and online distribution company in Dubai. Looking to work with international brands that want to sell in the Middle East.
6.9 / 10
Locations
Dubai
Industries
Cash Logistics + 4 more
Investment Size
USD 22 K - 95 K
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Interests: Planning for acquisitions and good brands that are willing to sell a facility of 2,000 - 3,000 Sq Ft along with the kitchen setup. We have a central kitchen so we want to bind both businesses.
Background: We run a food business. Looking for immediate expansion for our present business.
7.4 / 10
Locations
Hyderabad
Industries
Cloud Kitchens + 2 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 36 K
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Interests: - Seeking investment opportunities in businesses to scale up current operations. - Company should have a solid growth plan and exceptional managerial skills. - We want to act as a sleeping partner.
Background: We are into petrochemical trading, we import materials from South Asia and sell in the local Indian market.
6.8 / 10
Locations
Hyderabad + 1 more
Industries
Agricultural Machinery + 14 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 360 K
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