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Interests: Will be looking at the P&L and tax returns of the business.
Background: Company is engaged in manufacturing of tiles and engineered stones.
6.3 / 10
Locations
USA
Industries
Resorts + 2 more
Investment Size
USD 60 K - 200 K
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Interests: EITDA margin 20, prefer a proven model needing management and capital to scale, attractive valuation.
Background: Management, Finance, Sales Growth, Technology, Innovation, Creativity, Capital, Network.
6.4 / 10
Locations
USA + 1 more
Industries
IT Services
Investment Size
USD 100 K - 5 Mn
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Interests: I am an investor/buyer interested in enterprise software businesses located in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Dubai. I am looking for software development teams who are seeking to scale their operations.
Background: I'm the CEO of a software firm focused on gaming software. I'm looking for companies that have the potential to make a real impact in the industry.
8.3 / 10
Locations
Chicago + 11 more
Industries
Bakeries + 10 more
Investment Size
USD 20 K - 1 Mn
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Interests: I am an investor/buyer interested in enterprise software businesses located in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Dubai. I am looking for software development teams who are seeking to scale their operations.
Background: I'm the CEO of a software firm focused on gaming software. I'm looking for companies that have the potential to make a real impact in the industry.
8.3 / 10
Hawthorn Woods
Locations
Chicago + 11 more
Industries
Bakeries + 10 more
Investment Size
USD 20 K - 1 Mn
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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.
7.3 / 10
Locations
Chicago
Industries
Fertilizer + 1 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 900 K
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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.
6.1 / 10
Locations
Chicago
Industries
Digital Marketing + 2 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 200 K
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Devops Engineer, Financial Services

Individual Buyer in St. Charles, USA

Interests: As an individual investor, I am looking to invest in IT companies with strong growth potential. With my background and experience in the industry, I aim to identify promising ventures that can benefit from strategic investment and support.
Background: As a DevOps engineer in the financial services industry, I implement and manage workflows for efficient processing and delivery. I focus on optimizing application performance, ensuring security, and enhancing infrastructure scalability. This role allows me to blend financial insights with technical expertise for reliable service delivery.
6.8 / 10
Locations
Chicago
Industries
Digital Marketing + 3 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 59 K
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President, Business Broker

Individual Buyer in Ottawa, USA

Interests: I would like to look into cash flow statement and balance sheet to evaluate the company. Businesses must generate an ROI of 15% to 20%.
Background: I am a business broker and president of a private company in the USA. Planning to start a new business in my individual capacity.
7.3 / 10
Locations
Chicago
Industries
Ecommerce Websites + 4 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 100 K
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Interests: DOT has to have clean inspections. No claims on insurance loss run.
Background: Experienced in the logistics industry. I am always looking for new opportunities to invest in and create long-term value.
5.9 / 10
Locations
Chicago
Industries
Trucking + 1 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 60 K
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Interests: As an individual advisor, I specialize in sourcing businesses that provide all necessary documentation and transparent quotes. My fee structure excludes any upfront or success fees; instead, I charge a processing fee and a 15% commission based on the deal size.
Background: I specialize in facilitating Unsecured Business Loans, offering funding of up to $500,000. My activities include evaluating borrower eligibility, providing tailored financial solutions, streamlining the loan application process, ensuring timely disbursement of funds, and offering guidance throughout the repayment period to maintain financial stability. I will help businesses from anywhere in the USA.
7.7 / 10
Locations
Chicago + 2 more
Industries
Baby Stores + 3 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 10 K
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Interests: We are looking for logistics companies as well as online retailers. We want to expand further into Mexico and believe that working with a 3PL will help us do so.
Background: We have warehouses in the United States and work with 3PLs all over the world to process orders and ship goods.
8.9 / 10
Locations
Illinois + 2 more
Industries
Electronic Equipment + 4 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 10 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
Illinois + 9 more
Industries
Application Software + 12 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 5 Mn
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President/Owner, Life, Health, Medicare And Insurance

Individual Buyer in Coal City, USA

Interests: I am an individual investor looking to purchase smaller books of business from an ongoing established life insurance agency.
Background: I have been in the insurance business since 2002. I am in the process of rebuilding my agency. I would like to add more policies to my existing book in order to help grow more quickly.
6.3 / 10
Locations
Illinois
Industries
Insurance Agencies + 3 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 25 K
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Interests: Interested in Printing and related businesses.
Background: Running a printing company. Looking for a expansion.
6.3 / 10
Locations
Illinois + 1 more
Industries
Printing
Investment Size
USD 15.3 K - 76 K
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Interests: I am interested in beauty salons and nail salons that have a loyal customer base. I prefer businesses with a strong social media presence and positive online reviews. I value salons that offer a range of services, from basic to premium treatments.
Background: I work as a manager at a nail salon in Rockford, Illinois. I have experience and am seeking similar opportunities.
6.5 / 10
Locations
Illinois
Industries
Beauty Salons + 2 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 450 K
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