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Data Engineer, IT Services

Individual Buyer in Peoria, USA

Interests: Businesses with good profitability and strong growth potential.
Background: I am experienced in the IT services sector. I am looking for a Cannabis business.
5.6 / 10
Locations
Illinois
Industries
Alternative Medicine + 2 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 500 K
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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.
5.8 / 10
Locations
Illinois + 1 more
Industries
Food & Beverage + 1 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 5 Mn
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Business Owner, VR Business Brokers

Business Broker in Chicago, USA

Interests: We concentrate on industries that have experience in a wide array of sectors.
Background: We are located in Oak Brook, Illinois. Our office works with many small business owners. Each business and potential buyers are accorded the resources needed so as to service them properly. We have successfully closed deals in multiple sectors. Some of them being automobile, restaurants, manufacturing, landscaping, financial services, retail and transportation.
6.6 / 10
Locations
Illinois
Industries
Cleaning + 10 more
Investment Size
USD 100 K - 1 Mn
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Business Owner, VR Business Brokers

Business Broker in Chicago, USA

Interests: We concentrate on industries that have experience in a wide array of sectors.
Background: We are located in Oak Brook, Illinois. Our office works with many small business owners. Each business and potential buyers are accorded the resources needed so as to service them properly. We have successfully closed deals in multiple sectors. Some of them being automobile, restaurants, manufacturing, landscaping, financial services, retail and transportation.
6.6 / 10
Chicago
Locations
Illinois
Industries
Cleaning + 10 more
Investment Size
USD 100 K - 1 Mn
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Interests: Manufacturing, Service or Distribution, Start-ups but no Retail.
Background: An M&A Advisory services to lower middle market companies. We represent sellers, buyers and management.
6.3 / 10
Locations
Illinois + 1 more
Industries
Casino Machine Manufacturing + 16 more
Investment Size
USD 500 K - 20 Mn
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Interests: I am interested in commercial properties in Schaumburg, Illinois, with a minimum 6 percent CAP rate, specializing in businesses within industries such as logistics, gas and oil, healthcare, technology, finance, retail, and other related fields.
Background: I am a managing commercial real estate broker, specializing in business sales and acquisitions. With a focus on gas stations and shopping centers, I bring extensive expertise and experience in executing successful transactions in those sectors.
5.6 / 10
Locations
Illinois + 1 more
Industries
Bars + 22 more
Investment Size
USD 100 K - 5 Mn
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Interests: Experience, 550 minimum credit score, and monthly revenue to be around USD 17,000.
Background: I am a business and real estate private lender as well as a title advisor for real estate. I assist many businesses and investors with many different types of transactions and funding. I can offer business loan products that can get a business funded in as little as two days.
6 / 10
Locations
Illinois + 7 more
Industries
Enterprise Software + 22 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 5 Mn
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CEO, Software Consulting

Corporate Acquirer in Chicago, USA

Interests: I am looking to, IT Services, unique SAAS startups, application software, technology, professional services and business services industries located in the United States.
Background: I operate an IT services company in the USA, UK and India we have 15 years of experience and 250 people on staff.
8.7 / 10
Locations
USA + 2 more
Industries
Application Software + 7 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 4.5 Mn
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Managing Member, Investment

Corporate Acquirer in Chicago, USA

Interests: $200k EBITDA or SDE. Minimum 2 employees. Minimum 2 years in business.
Background: Looking to invest synergistic and strategic companies that will help provide services for our various portfolio companies and help them grow.
8.2 / 10
Locations
Chicago + 2 more
Industries
Accounting Firms + 19 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 500 K
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Co-Founder, Fin-Tech And Blockchain-based Asset Management.

Corporate Acquirer in Chicago, USA

Interests: - Current cash flow and liquidity. - Operations, team. - Main people's mindset.
Background: We are a Chicago-based fintech and blockchain-based asset management company. We are looking to expand our business in various sectors. We have an active Slovenia number for contact.
9.4 / 10
Locations
USA + 17 more
Industries
Advanced Medical Equipment Wholesale + 107 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 13.8 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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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 + 2 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 4 Mn
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United States, Food Ingredients

Individual Buyer in Wheaton, USA

Interests: I'm an individual investor looking to buy a business in the food and beverage industry, located in Wheaton. My ideal business would be involved in food manufacturing or distribution of food ingredients.
Background: I am an individual investor and buyer from the United States. I specialize in food ingredients and have a wide range of expertise in this area. I am passionate about finding the best possible products for my customers, and I strive to provide them with the highest quality and value.
8.7 / 10
Locations
Wheaton + 1 more
Industries
Slaughterhouses + 1 more
Investment Size
USD 1 Mn - 10 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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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.
7.3 / 10
Locations
Chicago
Industries
Digital Marketing + 21 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 500 K
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