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Managing Partner, Financial Services
Corporate Acquirer in Chicago, USA
Interests:
We are looking for businesses with $5 to $50 million of revenue, $1m to $5 million of EBITDA, 15%+ EBITDA Margins, consistent cash flow, significant growth potential, and limited capital expenditures. We are exploring different locations for better investment opportunities.
Background: Our firm was founded to acquire one excellent, small business for the long haul by engaging in activities such as detailed market analysis, thorough due diligence, strategic planning, and fostering long-term growth through operational improvements and innovation.
Locations
Chicago + 3 more
Industries
Edutech + 3 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
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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 + 9 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
Supply Chain Project Manager, Automotive
Individual Buyer in Normal, USA
Interests:
I am currently looking into potential investment.
Background: I am from Illinois. I work as a supply chain project manager. Coming from a family that has been in the medical industry for a couple of years, opportunities.
Locations
USA + 2 more
Industries
Medical Devices + 2 more
Manager, Taxation
Individual Buyer in Chicago, USA
Interests:
Businesses with good growth potential and sustainability.
Background: I have experience in the advisory and taxation sectors.
Locations
Chicago
Industries
Electronic Equipment + 9 more
Business Development & Sales Head, Advertising Services
Individual Investor in Chicago, USA
Interests:
- I am interested in diverse industries like energy, healthcare, technology, and logistics.
- Prefer businesses that have solid growth potential and an established customer base.
- Favour local businesses with a strong community connection.
Background: I am a business development and sales head in advertising services based in Chicago. I am focused on investing and looking for opportunities that can help grow my portfolio.
Locations
Chicago
Industries
Apparel Stores + 19 more
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.
Locations
Chicago
Industries
Digital Marketing + 3 more
Managing Principal, Real Estate Advisory Services
Individual Buyer in Chicago, USA
Interests:
- I am interested in businesses across a wide range of industries.
- I prefer investment opportunities that are well-established and show strong growth potential.
- Value businesses that have a solid customer base and a good reputation in their local market.
Background: I am a managing principal at a company in the real estate advisory services industry based in Chicago. I focus on making smart investments and seek business and investment opportunities to diversify.
Locations
Chicago
Industries
Ecommerce Websites + 22 more
CEO, Metal Engineering
Individual Buyer in Schaumburg, USA
Interests:
Business with good synergies with existing companies.
Background: I have visited Namibia many times and it is one of my favourite places in the world. I currently manufacture agriculture equipment in one of my companies. I will invest in my personal capacity.
Locations
Schaumburg + 4 more
Industries
Agricultural Machinery + 25 more
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