Individual Business Investors in Illinois
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Manager, Telecommunications
Individual Buyer in Chicago, USA
Interests:
I am seeking established businesses in the construction and engineering sectors. I prefer businesses with a particular focus on reliable and steady earnings across Croatia and Illinois, as I am familiar with these locations. I prefer avoidance of distressed sales businesses.
Background: I worked at a telecommunications company as a manager. I am interested in investment opportunities. My experience in managing projects and understanding market trends makes me keen to diversify my investment portfolio.
Locations
Illinois + 1 more
Industries
Construction Machinery + 19 more
Director, Hospitality
Individual Buyer in Mount Prospect, USA
Interests:
I am looking for businesses in the food & beverage and travel & leisure industries. I am specifically interested in acquiring a hotel in India.
Background: I am a director of a hospitality company with extensive experience in the field. I am looking for good investment opportunities.
Locations
Illinois + 1 more
Industries
Food & Beverage + 1 more
Owner, Packaging
Individual Buyer in Crystal Lake, USA
Interests:
I am a Chicago-based individual investor looking for opportunities in the fertilizer and business services industries. My focus lies in businesses with potential for growth and I prioritize opportunities where the seller has integrity and realistic expectations.
Background: Experienced packaging industry professional with 30 years of ownership within the sector, sold my company last year and exploring potential investment opportunities in packaging-related businesses. Industry expertise and capital interests aligned towards contributing actively to the growth of emerging packaging businesses.
Locations
Chicago
Industries
Fertilizer + 1 more
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Owner, Packaging
Individual Buyer in Crystal Lake, USA
Interests:
I am a Chicago-based individual investor looking for opportunities in the fertilizer and business services industries. My focus lies in businesses with potential for growth and I prioritize opportunities where the seller has integrity and realistic expectations.
Background: Experienced packaging industry professional with 30 years of ownership within the sector, sold my company last year and exploring potential investment opportunities in packaging-related businesses. Industry expertise and capital interests aligned towards contributing actively to the growth of emerging packaging businesses.
Locations
Chicago
Industries
Fertilizer + 1 more
Founder, Software Development
Individual Buyer in Chicago, USA
Interests:
I am interested in diverse industries like energy, finance, logistics, healthcare, and retail. I prefer businesses that show effective bookkeeping and have no liens. Also, I want access to P&L documents to ensure sound finances. My focus is mainly on startups and small businesses, backed by a regionally robust setting like Chicago. It is important to stand out in a competitive industry while exploring innovative ideas that promise growth and success.
Background: I am the founder of a software development company. I seek investments to fuel growth and expand my ideas for which I will invest in my personal capacity.
Locations
Chicago
Industries
Digital Marketing + 21 more
CEO, Healthcare
Individual Buyer in Chicago, USA
Interests:
Healthcare and tech businesses. Looking for a set management team and an established client base.
Background: I am a nurse by education and an owner of a few successful businesses and would like to expand. I can bring in the investment and network.
Locations
USA + 26 more
Industries
Agriculture Wholesale + 31 more
CEO, Software Delivery
Individual Buyer in Chicago, USA
Interests:
Ready to Invest in potential oppurtunity in India & USA.
Background: Feel free to send me your proposal, if you have a IT Staffing or IT Solutions business with good direct client and proven track of work, ready for 100% sale or Partnership.
Locations
Chicago + 10 more
Industries
Call Centers + 11 more
Vice President, Investment Bank
Individual Buyer in Chicago, USA
Interests:
I am interested in typesetting and printing businesses in Chicago, Miami, Costa Rica or San José, due to potential business opportunities. Prioritising high-value-to-cost offerings that demonstrate an inelastic demand profile for recession resilience. Focused on high-margin, high-cash-flow operations that require limited working capital, ensuring efficient cash conversions. Businesses should offer a stable, potentially niche market to maintain continuous revenue even during economic downturns.
Background: I am a former industrials investment banking vice president with significant experience in the packaging and basic materials sectors. I am currently pivoting my career to pursue entrepreneurship and am interested in evaluating US and Latin America acquisition opportunities, particularly those that align with my professional experience. Collectively, I have advised on over USD 2.5 billion of industrials M&A transactions. Specifically, the largest M&A deal I advised was the 2021 sale of a healthcare group, a pressure-sensitive labels converter focused on the food & beverage markets, to a US private equity manager. I am highly interested in learning more about converting operations in Costa Rica.
Locations
Chicago + 4 more
Industries
Coffee and Tea + 2 more
CEO, Online
Individual Buyer in Chicago, USA
Interests:
Looking for a business opportunity for investment or Sale with strong sales and margin. I also provide Trade Representation in US for Indian Seller & Buyers. I have represented Indian companies in US.
Background: I am associated with an online business.
Locations
Chicago + 3 more
Industries
Apparel Stores + 19 more
Visiting Professor, College
Individual Buyer in Chicago, USA
Interests:
Recurring purchases, low customer concentration, and regulated industry. I am mainly looking for a manufacturing business to acquire.
Background: I am individual investor looking for an opportunity that needs a rigorous sales/marketing function. Looking for dusty not rusty businesses.
Locations
Chicago
Industries
Fertilizer + 10 more
Financial Analyst, Hospitals And Health Care
Individual Buyer in Naperville, USA
Interests:
I am an individual investor, working alongside my father, and we are actively seeking opportunities to invest in or acquire local businesses with potential for transformation and growth. Our goal is to revitalize and scale ventures that may benefit from operational improvements, brand enhancement, or strategic repositioning. We're driven by a hands-on approach and a shared vision to create long-term value through thoughtful investment and active involvement.
Background: As a financial analyst in the hospitals and health care industry, I focus on evaluating financial data and trends to assist in decision-making. My role involves analyzing budgets, forecasting future financial scenarios, and supporting hospital management with insights to enhance financial performance. I aim to ensure financial stability and efficiency in healthcare services.
Locations
Naperville
Industries
Medical Devices + 2 more
CTO, Payment Solutions
Individual Buyer in Chicago, USA
Interests:
I am looking for cash flow, growth potential, bank relationships, scale, and TAM in businesses.
Background: I am the CTO of the payment solutions company. I have a good experience when it comes to tech for finance.
Locations
Naperville + 1 more
Industries
Cosmetics + 3 more
Senior Director, Fintech
Individual Buyer in Chicago, USA
Interests:
I am looking to diversify my income through small businesses in industries I am passionate about. I would like to find a business that is already self-sufficient, with existing staff and income. I would like to avoid businesses with heavy debt, as well as businesses in food-related industries. My main target is body art and beauty.
Background: I am a designer by trade and work as the head of UX design in a California fintech company. I am also a part-time entrepreneur. Until now, my companies have been related to design, tech, and consulting, but I am excited to own a small brick-and-mortar business.
Locations
Chicago + 2 more
Industries
Tattoo Studios + 1 more
Terminal Manager, Transportation Services
Individual Buyer in Chicago, USA
Interests:
We are a transportation group based in Chicago actively seeking to expand our portfolio by acquiring additional companies. Given our reliance on background investigation and surveillance services in our daily operations, we are particularly interested in exploring opportunities in these sectors.
Background: We are a trusted bus service provider committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our customers' children and loved ones. With an exceptional on-site team of experienced school bus technicians, we maintain our fleet to the highest standards. In addition to safe transportation, we offer route optimization, real-time tracking, and efficient scheduling to enhance reliability. Our dedication to quality service allows our customers to rest easy, knowing that every journey is managed with care and expertise.
Locations
Chicago
Industries
Background Verification + 1 more
Cloud Solutions Architect / Technical Program Manager, Information Technology
Individual Buyer in Elgin, USA
Interests:
I am actively seeking opportunities in the information technology and high-tech sectors. My focus includes businesses in cloud, AI, managed services, IT solutions, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data, networking, and storage. I am open to acquisitions or strategic partnerships with IT startups and established service providers demonstrating innovation and scalability.
Background: I am an IT professional with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. I have experience working with Fortune 50 corporations. I am interested in partnering with highly qualified, experienced IT firms, developing cloud & AI business and future growth opportunities.
Locations
Chicago
Industries
Digital Marketing + 2 more
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