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Manager, Maritime Transportation

Corporate Acquirer in Missouri City, USA

Interests: We are actively acquiring marine survey companies worldwide, with a focus on expanding capabilities across hydrographic, geophysical, and environmental services. Our goal is to build a robust, globally integrated platform by partnering with firms that demonstrate technical excellence, operational integrity, and regional expertise. We welcome discussions with owners seeking succession, growth capital, or strategic alignment whether through full acquisition, joint ventures, or phased transitions.
Background: We provide maritime consultancy services to maximize value and minimize lost time for clients covering a wide range of activities including vessel performance optimization, regulatory compliance advisory, pre-purchase inspections, port and terminal planning, energy audits, crew and asset management, and predictive maintenance strategies. Our goal is to deliver actionable insights and operational support that enhance safety, efficiency, and profitability across the maritime lifecycle.
7.4 / 10
Locations
USA
Industries
Marine Logistics + 1 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 1 Mn
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Interests: We prefer to invest in companies that are specialised in the field, with a clear mission, vision, and growth strategy. Strong and capable management teams are critical, along with disciplined cash flow management. We particularly value businesses that: Operate with focus and specialisation rather than spreading themselves too thin. Maintain healthy balance sheets, meaning they are not over-leveraged with debt. Keep receivables under control, ensuring liquidity and stability. On the other hand, we are less inclined toward businesses that lack direction, carry excessive debt, or face significant challenges in collecting receivables from the market. We are always looking for strong opportunities to partner with ambitious businesses and add long-term value.
Background: We are a construction company. I represent a company that actively invests in small to medium-sized businesses, providing both capital and strategic support to help them grow and expand in the market.
6.6 / 10
Locations
Doha + 2 more
Industries
Commodity Chemicals Wholesale + 8 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 137 K
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Executive, Diversified Financial Services Group

Corporate Acquirer in Blantyre, Malawi

Interests: We are interested in businesses related to coke coal mining and foundries. A preference for companies with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. Looking for firms that demonstrate innovative technology in production processes in Colombia, as we look for expansion.
Background: Headquartered in Blantyre, Malawi, we are a diversified financial services group operating across general and life insurance, banking, pensions, asset management and infrastructure solutions. We hold a broad investment portfolio across several southern African countries and offer integrated services through our subsidiaries to support growth and capital-efficient expansion.
7.1 / 10
Locations
Colombia
Industries
Coke Coal Mining + 4 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 11.6 Mn
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Executive, Diversified Financial Services Group

Corporate Acquirer in Blantyre, Malawi

Interests: We are interested in businesses related to coke coal mining and foundries. A preference for companies with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. Looking for firms that demonstrate innovative technology in production processes in Colombia, as we look for expansion.
Background: Headquartered in Blantyre, Malawi, we are a diversified financial services group operating across general and life insurance, banking, pensions, asset management and infrastructure solutions. We hold a broad investment portfolio across several southern African countries and offer integrated services through our subsidiaries to support growth and capital-efficient expansion.
7.1 / 10
Blantyre
Locations
Colombia
Industries
Coke Coal Mining + 4 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 11.6 Mn
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CEO, IT Consulting Services

Corporate Acquirer in Annapolis, USA

Interests: Buyer Investment Criteria: revenue Range: $4M – $15M in annual revenue (flexible depending on quality and margin profile), EBITDA / Cash Flow Range: $1.5M – $3M in EBITDA, employee base: 40 – 200 employees. Other Size Considerations: We are seeking businesses with sufficient scale to support a true leadership team and sustainable operational infrastructure. We prefer companies that are beyond owner-operator stage and have functional management depth. Particular Product or Process Preferences: We are focused on essential, service-oriented, and operationally intensive businesses that are resilient to automation and economic disruption. We are looking for non AI correlated businesses that can take advantage of tech disruption and are durable. Primary focus: HVAC (hybrid residential & commercial) – start here, plumbing, electrical, mechanical contracting, industrial services, industrial products / niche manufacturing, life safety systems (alarm, fire, access control), medical device. Strategic Expansion Verticals: Assisted living, home health. Asset Layer (selectively): Multifamily, commercial real estate, mobile home parks. Platform Layer: events & media businesses that complement operational leadership development. Our emphasis is on businesses with strong recurring service components, durable demand, and long-term relevance. Geography primary focus: Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, Northern Virginia, Illinois. Markets with a 1.5 hour flight of BWI airport. Real estate ownership is preferred but not required. We are open to acquiring owned facilities as part of a transaction where appropriate. Owner-occupied real estate that supports operational stability is attractive. Management Situations: We strongly prefer businesses with an established leadership team managing operations on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadence. We are not seeking situations where the business is entirely dependent on the exiting owner. A promotable or capable internal operator is highly desirable. Ownership / Transition: Our preference is for businesses where leadership depth allows the owner to transition out of day-to-day responsibilities. We are flexible on transition timelines and will work collaboratively to ensure continuity for employees, customers, and vendors. Ideal Deal Structure. We are flexible and pragmatic in structuring transactions. Structures may include: Full buyout, partial buyout, seller note, earn out (where appropriate), minority rollover (depending on maturity and alignment). Structure will depend on the quality, stability, and leadership depth of the business. Profitability: Target EBITDA: $1.5M – $3M. We are seeking consistently profitable businesses with stable or growing EBITDA trends. We are not pursuing distressed turnarounds or declining revenue situations unless the cause is clearly identifiable and correctable. Preference is for durable margin businesses with recurring revenue components. Automatic Disqualifications. - Extreme customer concentration (generally 25% single customer exposure) - Declining multi-year revenue trends without clear explanation. - Heavy owner dependency without leadership bench. - Highly speculative or volatile project-only revenue models. Other considerations, we value, 10+ years operating history, strong reputation in local market, clear operational metric, recurring service revenue base, cultural stability. We are long-term owners and not private equity. Our objective is preservation, disciplined improvement, and long-term value creation. Available Capital: personally liquid and capitalized. Once we have a signed NDA we will show personal liquidity documentation north of 3M. Backed by institutional banking relationships and experienced legal, accounting, and advisory teams. SBA-ready and capable of efficient and certain closing.
Background: We have experience in IT consulting services, where we provided solutions and guidance to businesses on technology strategy, implementation, and operational improvement.
7.4 / 10
Locations
New York City
Industries
Event Management + 4 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 10 Mn
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Interests: Cash flow and return of capital within the stipulated timeline. Businesses should be operating at a break even point.
Background: Working professional in a hospitality firm. I have also invested in health clubs, recycling, hospitality, farming, and e-commerce businesses in the past.
6.3 / 10
Locations
Florida
Industries
Nutraceuticals + 1 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 1 Mn
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Manager - M&A, Hosting And Registration Domain

Corporate Acquirer in Castiglione delle Stiviere, Italy

Interests: Businesses with good margin and revenue. Need to know the details of ratio between turnover and price and possibility of entry into the capital before a total acquisition.
Background: We are a cloud hosting provider. We would be interested in evaluating the possibility of creating something together in Germany, Italy and Indonesia, as we are already a provider throughout Europe and we are entering new markets such as India and the US.
6.3 / 10
Locations
Germany + 5 more
Industries
Analytics Software + 7 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 55 K
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Interests: I am looking to invest into new ventures after successfully exiting from my IT business.
Background: New company with sufficient capital invest into successful/profitable mis scale businesses.
8.3 / 10
Locations
India + 5 more
Industries
Cloud Software + 14 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 11.7 Mn
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Interests: We look for enduringly profitable businesses that are looking for a transition in ownership. The business should be in the USA, as we have good connections there.
Background: Our company is a permanent capital holding company. We look to take operational roles with any investment and we never look to sell an investment. We are looking for opportunities to expand our portfolio.
7.5 / 10
Locations
USA + 1 more
Industries
Application Software + 10 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 50 Mn
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Owner, Super Market And Management Advisory

Corporate Acquirer in Lisbon, Portugal

Interests: Good potential, resources, human capital, revenues and debt. I need more information about the opportunity. - Includes company/provision of quotas. - Billing and expenses. - Covid-19 impact. - Exact location and duration of the contract.
Background: We are a supermarket as well as a management consulting firm. Looking for opportunities all over Portugal. Will hire a team and travel to manage the business.
8.2 / 10
Locations
Portugal + 16 more
Industries
Accounting Firms + 36 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 8.8 Mn
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Co-Owner/VP Strategic Initiatives, Labor And Supply Chain Solutions

Corporate Acquirer in Carmel, USA

Interests: - Financials: EBITDA target range: USD 1-5 million. - Horizontal/Vertical focuses: Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), defined as the transfer of an entire non-core, but the critical business process/function to an external partner. - Specifically, we are seeking: Industrial manufacturing supply chain solutions, assembly & sub-assemblies, kitting, co-manufacturing, packaging, CPG, IT staffing, engineering staffing & healthcare staffing firms. - Transaction Profile: More than 50% control; platform acquisition.
Background: We are a Midwest market-leading labor & supply chain solution company, with operations in both Indiana & Kentucky with a revenue of USD 115 million last year, and is a privately-held, 2nd generation family-owned company. We partner alongside legacy-minded business owners to inject & infuse the right strategic mix of capital, people, and processes to ensure the legacy not only lives on but thrives into the future.
7 / 10
Locations
Illinois + 9 more
Industries
Freight & Logistics + 4 more
Investment Size
USD 4 Mn - 30 Mn
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Interests: Generating positive cash flow and growing revenues. Businesses either seeking growth capital or an opportunity to exit. The business should be in Asia, as we have good connects in these locations.
Background: Our company is a specialist pet care fund, investing in pet/animal care businesses ranging from veterinary clinics, pet food, and other wellness products. We target investments either based in APAC or where there is potential to expand into the region.
7.8 / 10
Locations
Asia + 3 more
Industries
Animal Feed + 5 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 7.7 Mn
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Interests: Start-ups, financials, certificates and licenses, assets, and operations.
Background: Setting-up, operating and running a company is not easy, it may be a struggle for some and one of the factors is fund, capital or assets. we are an investment company which aims to help business start-up, expansions wih regards to funds needs.
6.9 / 10
Locations
UAE + 3 more
Industries
Beauty Clinics + 44 more
Investment Size
USD 2.7 K - 136 K
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Executive Director, Healthcare & Infrastructure

Corporate Acquirer in Kolkata, India

Interests: - Scalable business with underutilized potential. - Promoters looking at growth capital and not averse to control sales.
Background: Conglomerate based out of Kolkata with an interest in EPC public sector construction and healthcare service delivery. Looking at acquiring businesses in allied sectors and working with like-minded promoters to ramp up the business. We have a pan India network.
8.4 / 10
Locations
India
Industries
Medical Devices + 4 more
Investment Size
USD 120 K - 6 Mn
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Interests: I am a Corporate Investor/Buyer seeking businesses with 15% or more EBITDA margins for at least three years, with low capital intensity, and operating in industries that are outpacing GDP growth. Location-wise, I am interested in businesses located in Houston, Los Angeles, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Antonio, San Diego, and Phoenix.
Background: The new program is under our company which is dedicated to finding talented, early-in-career managers that will source, acquire, and manage their businesses with our support. Individuals within this program will actively seek opportunities in industries of interest with the intent to structure an acquisition. Once a business is acquired, with the backing of our executive team, individuals will have the autonomy to build an executive team, set goals, and execute a strategic vision.
7.1 / 10
Locations
Houston + 5 more
Industries
Electronic Equipment + 13 more
Investment Size
USD 1.5 Mn - 30 Mn
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