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Interests: I am an individual investor looking to invest in pet food / treat businesses. I am particularly interested in investments that are scalable and offer potential for growth.
Background: I have owned several business in different industries but have found the pet treat business to be where I am the happiest. Like most people that are in the pet business it all began with the love of dogs.
8.1 / 10
Locations
Minnesota + 2 more
Industries
Pet Food + 1 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 5 Mn
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Managing Partner, Product Manufacturer

Individual Buyer in Tucson, USA

Interests: Desired Business Qualities: We target niche enterprises that elevate and transform products and services through sustainable, quality-driven growth. Our approach centers on excellence in product development, strategic partnerships, nurturing talent, and optimized operations. We champion a culture rooted in teamwork, integrity, mutual growth, and a commitment to lean, quality-focused practices. 1. Business Model. • Simplicity: Clear understanding of revenue generation, customer acquisition, and supply chain operations. • EBITDA: $600k-$2m. 2. Experience Alignment. • Core Expertise: • Product development emphasizes innovation, color management, and design. • Global sourcing and supply chain management. • US/Canada third-party sales and distribution. • Categories: • Preferred: Consumer goods such as gifts, offices, housewares, groceries, and niche CPG. • Secondary: Niche B2B manufacturers or distributors. Examples: specialty printing (packaging, labeling, industrial, HIPAA compliant), promotional product manufacturing, barware manufacturing, and regional heritage foods. • Exclusions: Highly technical products, regulatory-heavy sectors, ecommerce/Amazon dependencies. 3. Product Differentiation: • Focus: Mastery over a specific product category. • Unique Selling Points: Proprietary, patented, or premium differentiation. • Desired: Missed by customers is no longer available. 4. Sales Channels: • B2B Focus: • National diversified customer base with long-term recurring relationships. • Robust sales rep or distributor network. • No more than 15% revenue from a single customer. • (Preferred) Potential for export growth. • B2C (Secondary) should constitute 30% or less of total business (including DTC channels). 5. Team Dynamics: • Leadership: Owner-involved, with a general manager in place to ensure the business can operate effectively without the owner's constant presence. • Stability: Low turnover rates. 6. Financial Health: • Profitability: Consistent earnings over time. • Growth Pattern: Steady, gradual growth is preferred over rapid expansion. • Exit Strategy: Hold and grow, 10-year exit horizon. 7. Location Considerations: • Target regions: West, Southwest, and Southeast, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington.
Background: I grew up in the book and gift business and have 20+ years of professional experience in retail merchandising, marketing, product development, and licensing across multiple categories including, stationery, art supplies, books, and giftware in mass and mid-tier retail channels. I was with a top 125 global licensing company and managed over 200 licenses in stationery, gift, and home textiles categories and consulted for a range of retail and manufacturing clients. His superpower is helping people and businesses bring order to chaos by surfacing and bringing to life thoughtfully designed, but simple solutions that get the job done.
8.1 / 10
Locations
Minnesota + 10 more
Industries
Import / Export + 8 more
Investment Size
USD 2 Mn - 7.5 Mn
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Owner, Business Acquisition Search

Individual Buyer in Lombard, USA

Interests: Acquisition Target: Looking to acquire an online or physical US business (Midwest preference) with SDE $500K – $1.25MM.
Background: Value proposition: Engineer turned executive for accelerating growth through innovation. Growth accelerator for organizations from corporate startups to turnarounds and from mid market to the Fortune 100. An operations & process improvement leader enabled through software & data, particularly adept at iteratively scaling teams. Committed to acquiring a business, building on the legacy of its past successes. Known by others as a thought leader who emphasizes transparency, knowledge sharing and integrity. Areas of Expertise: - Strategic Planning & Delivery. - Operations Improvement. - Team Building & Scaling. - Product Development & Innovation. - P&L Management. - Scenario Planning. - Technology Enablement. - Data Analytics & Insights. - Thought Leadership. - Agile Servant Leadership. - Enterprise Architecture (EA) - Strategic M&A Rationalization. - Pre-Sales. - Marketing Research. - Customer & Vendor Management. - Lean Six Sigma Methodology. Achievements & Impact: - Built new analytics product for global firm that sold to 2 large fast food chains while finishing. Minimum viable product (MVP), reflecting strong customer validation & acceptance. - Led Six Sigma initiative resulting in $350K ongoing annual customer savings through cycle. Time improvement. - Achieved ongoing annual customer savings of $4MM and needed scaling during a highly. Critical customer adoption period through strategic 3yr infrastructure efficiency planning. - Supported Six Sigma initiative turning around 7yrs membership decline decreased cash flow. - Iteratively scaled teams from 1 to 10 to 40 to build new data platform from scratch and. Subsequently extend it by building new customer products on top of it. - Managed P&L budget of $5MM for B2B digital transformation effort. - Managed program for 1/3 of financial firm’s business dedicated to US federal government. Customer. - Awarded for innovative product that also subsequently won Walmart sponsored award. - Founded meetup picked up by multibillion-dollar market leader after reaching 100 members. - Quoted 25 times by publications, and founded blog with visitors from over 175 countries. Certificates & Education: - M. S. , Computer Science in Software Engineering. - B. S. , Business in Marketing (Economics minor), with pre-Engineering curriculum. - Buy Then Build Acquisition Lab, an accelerator for acquisition entrepreneurship. - Six Sigma Green Belt. - Additional certifications in data analytics & public clouds.
7.7 / 10
Locations
Minnesota + 9 more
Industries
Application Software + 12 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 5 Mn
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Owner, Business Acquisition Search

Individual Buyer in Lombard, USA

Interests: Acquisition Target: Looking to acquire an online or physical US business (Midwest preference) with SDE $500K – $1.25MM.
Background: Value proposition: Engineer turned executive for accelerating growth through innovation. Growth accelerator for organizations from corporate startups to turnarounds and from mid market to the Fortune 100. An operations & process improvement leader enabled through software & data, particularly adept at iteratively scaling teams. Committed to acquiring a business, building on the legacy of its past successes. Known by others as a thought leader who emphasizes transparency, knowledge sharing and integrity. Areas of Expertise: - Strategic Planning & Delivery. - Operations Improvement. - Team Building & Scaling. - Product Development & Innovation. - P&L Management. - Scenario Planning. - Technology Enablement. - Data Analytics & Insights. - Thought Leadership. - Agile Servant Leadership. - Enterprise Architecture (EA) - Strategic M&A Rationalization. - Pre-Sales. - Marketing Research. - Customer & Vendor Management. - Lean Six Sigma Methodology. Achievements & Impact: - Built new analytics product for global firm that sold to 2 large fast food chains while finishing. Minimum viable product (MVP), reflecting strong customer validation & acceptance. - Led Six Sigma initiative resulting in $350K ongoing annual customer savings through cycle. Time improvement. - Achieved ongoing annual customer savings of $4MM and needed scaling during a highly. Critical customer adoption period through strategic 3yr infrastructure efficiency planning. - Supported Six Sigma initiative turning around 7yrs membership decline decreased cash flow. - Iteratively scaled teams from 1 to 10 to 40 to build new data platform from scratch and. Subsequently extend it by building new customer products on top of it. - Managed P&L budget of $5MM for B2B digital transformation effort. - Managed program for 1/3 of financial firm’s business dedicated to US federal government. Customer. - Awarded for innovative product that also subsequently won Walmart sponsored award. - Founded meetup picked up by multibillion-dollar market leader after reaching 100 members. - Quoted 25 times by publications, and founded blog with visitors from over 175 countries. Certificates & Education: - M. S. , Computer Science in Software Engineering. - B. S. , Business in Marketing (Economics minor), with pre-Engineering curriculum. - Buy Then Build Acquisition Lab, an accelerator for acquisition entrepreneurship. - Six Sigma Green Belt. - Additional certifications in data analytics & public clouds.
7.7 / 10
Lombard
Locations
Minnesota + 9 more
Industries
Application Software + 12 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 5 Mn
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Founder & CEO, Professional Services

Individual Buyer in Iowa City, USA

Interests: Strong existing client base, proven recurring revenue stream, promising technology for the future.
Background: 35 years in industry, 20 have been focused in the SaaS / AI / ML end of high tech. The other 15 years were dedicated to leading high-growth manufacturing and professional services businesses. My expertise lies in growing start-ups through standardized sales processes that create predictable outcomes, being very strategic in the enterprise B2B space, and putting paying customers as our top priority.
7.3 / 10
Locations
Minnesota + 6 more
Industries
Digital Marketing + 1 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 10 Mn
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Managing Partner, Investments

Individual Buyer in San Diego, USA

Interests: Interested in investing in revenue generating companies. Preferably Software related. Industry agnostic.
Background: Serial entrepreneur and investor in companies and real estate.
6.9 / 10
Locations
Minnesota + 2 more
Industries
Analytics Software + 37 more
Investment Size
USD 350 K - 5 Mn
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Sr. Director Of Manufacturing, Healthcare

Individual Buyer in Pewaukee, USA

Interests: Primarily looking at companies that create value through the manufacturing of products. Ideally looking for an established company with earnings for more than 10 years. Open to industries but my recent experience is in durable medical equipment and wood product/furniture design and sourcing. Looking for an opportunity to build on an existing companies success and culture accelerating growth.
Background: 20+ years of experience in designing, sourcing and distributing products to the medical markets. consistent double-digit growth through new product introductions and have grown our branded products from $10M to $190M. Strong team management with a focus on culture and investing in individuals to support their growth. Have experience with many regulatory bodies such as FDA, UL and NSF.
6.6 / 10
Locations
Minnesota + 3 more
Industries
Electronic Equipment + 4 more
Investment Size
USD 10 K - 500 K
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Partner, Technology And Medical

Individual Buyer in Toms River, USA

Interests: Process, profit margins, sector, and scale potential. It is dependent on sector as to what elements are most important.
Background: I run a technology and medical company.
6.3 / 10
Locations
Minnesota + 4 more
Industries
Accounting Firms + 11 more
Investment Size
USD 1.5 Mn - 5.1 Mn
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Interests: Stressed, distressed, companies for sale, joint venture.
Background: I am interested in a business listing and would like to discuss with potential business owners.
7.2 / 10
Locations
USA + 44 more
Industries
Auto Repair and Service + 71 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 10 Mn
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Founder, Healthcare Services

Individual Buyer in Fresno, USA

Interests: I want an honest and objective description of the business. Looking to acquire a business and augment its growth.
Background: Skincare immunology doctor in the United States having over 20 years of work experience. I am interested to invest in my individual capacity.
8.4 / 10
Locations
USA + 3 more
Industries
Cosmetics + 2 more
Investment Size
USD 10 K - 100 K
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Interests: Running business generating decent profits, ROI and catering to international clients. Also should have adequate staff. Want to know the revenue model and the reason for seeking investment.
Background: Management professional having over 20+ years of Global Work Experience. Have worked in Shared Services, IT services, BPO and Outsourcing domain across multiple industries like Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare etc.
8.1 / 10
Locations
USA + 4 more
Industries
Accounting Firms + 12 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 75 K
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Owner, Online Marketing

Individual Buyer in Seattle, USA

Interests: - Business should have a good management team, preferably owner operated. - Business valuation should be reasonable. - Have some competitive advantages and a good upside.
Background: I have been investing in websites and apps for over 12 years. Have completed 100+ deals since 2014.
9.8 / 10
Locations
USA
Industries
Advertising Agencies + 25 more
Investment Size
USD 100 K - 4 Mn
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Interests: Proven sales, proven business model, strong management, competitive advantage, scalable, unique edge, legitimate background of professionals in that sector.
Background: I am an investor, ex fund manager and Head of Research, and could also bring other family offices into the investment. If you have a valid business plan, viable business and proper backgrounds please send me your business proposal, presentation and factsheet.
8.7 / 10
Locations
USA + 1 more
Industries
Alternative Medicine + 7 more
Investment Size
USD 1 Mn - 5000 Mn
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Founder, Water Dispenser Manufacturer

Individual Buyer in Boise City, USA

Interests: - Cloud business. - Meaningful products. - Good people. - Value-added manufacturing. - The thrill of scaling a business.
Background: I am a serial entrepreneur located in the US with operations in Mexico. I am a former corporate exec who has purchased several small businesses over the past 15 years. My operations currently have 40+ people. I am looking to invest/expand in my personal capacity.
8.2 / 10
Locations
USA
Industries
Web & Mobile Development + 20 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 2 Mn
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Interests: I am looking for a business that includes equipment, so it's basically a turnkey operation to expand our line to include ready-made pet foods.
Background: I am the owner of a not-for-profit animal rescue and sanctuary, with a focus on manufacturing and selling pet supplements and supplies to raise funds for our organization's expansion. I am seeking to purchase an existing organic pet food company to further our reach in the pet food market, using personal funds separate from the not-for-profit budget. I am passionate about expanding our impact in animal welfare through strategic acquisitions.
8.2 / 10
Locations
USA
Industries
Pet Food + 1 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 100 K
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