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Advisor - Technical & Strategy, IT

Corporate Acquirer in Chicago, USA

Interests: Looking to invest in Education of AI, healthcare and education sales.
Background: We operate a group of companies in USA and India. Exposed to Aerospace, AI, Education, Childcare and Healthcare. We are into IT and own a couple of preschools. We have also financed a music tour in the USA. I have over 7 years of experience and exposure to aerospace, AI, education, childcare, and healthcare.
6.1 / 10
Locations
Illinois + 16 more
Industries
Analytics Software + 15 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 1 Mn
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Managing Partner, Packaging

Individual Buyer in Chicago, USA

Interests: Looking for an F&B packaging, packaging distribution or co-manufacturing company.
Background: I have been working as a senior managerial professional in research & development units. I also own my consumer goods packaging company. Have experience in packaging & design domains.
6.9 / 10
Locations
Illinois
Industries
Paper Packaging + 1 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 67 K
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Owner, Business Acquisition Search

Individual Buyer in Lombard, USA

Interests: Acquisition Target: Looking to acquire an online or physical business with SDE $500K – $1.25MM in (or relocatable to) northeastern IL / southeastern WI or neighboring states.
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. - Technology Enablement. - Data Analytics & Insights. - Thought Leadership. - Agile Servant Leadership. - Enterprise Architecture (EA) - Strategic M&A Rationalization. - Pre-Sales. - 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 over 20 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.
6.9 / 10
Locations
Illinois + 5 more
Industries
Application Software + 11 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 business with SDE $500K – $1.25MM in (or relocatable to) northeastern IL / southeastern WI or neighboring states.
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. - Technology Enablement. - Data Analytics & Insights. - Thought Leadership. - Agile Servant Leadership. - Enterprise Architecture (EA) - Strategic M&A Rationalization. - Pre-Sales. - 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 over 20 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.
6.9 / 10
Lombard
Locations
Illinois + 5 more
Industries
Application Software + 11 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 5 Mn
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Interests: Business with growth potential and stability.
Background: I am an MBA graduate with 10 years of business experience.
6.6 / 10
Locations
Illinois + 4 more
Industries
Hotel Management + 2 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 2 Mn
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Quality Manager, Machinery Manufacturer

Individual Buyer in Mossville, USA

Interests: I am an individual investor/buyer looking for freight and logistics businesses located in Illinois. I have specific criteria for my investments and am looking for a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Background: I am a quality manager with experience in the machinery manufacturing industry. I am looking for investment opportunities.
6.6 / 10
Locations
Illinois
Industries
Freight & Logistics
Investment Size
USD 1 K - 100 K
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Interests: Looking to acquire a food manufacturing business along with its assets.
Background: We are the manufacturer of dry food powder mixes. We have our own manufacturing unit, warehouses and R&D team.
6.9 / 10
Locations
Illinois
Industries
Food Ingredients + 1 more
Investment Size
USD 5 Mn - 7 Mn
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Co Director, Real Estate Remodelling

Individual Buyer in Moline, USA

Interests: Want to know the business location.
Background: I am associated with a construction and remodelling business.
6.1 / 10
Locations
Illinois + 1 more
Industries
Frozen Food + 2 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 100 K
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Interests: Rent, labor, potential, gross profit and location.
Background: I own papa a pizza restaurant also a liquor store.
6.6 / 10
Locations
Illinois + 1 more
Industries
Bars + 3 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 65 K
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Interests: I am interested in anything tech, manufacturing and construction. However, I am not opposed to anything as long as I see growth potential.
Background: New Investor with a background in manufacturing engineering and design. I can help businesses grow by providing small investments and extensive engineering knowledge to increase flow, processes and capacity.
5.8 / 10
Locations
Illinois
Industries
Building, Construction and Maintenance + 4 more
Investment Size
USD 1 K - 2 K
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Senior Executive, Transportation

Individual Buyer in Hillside, USA

Interests: I am an individual investor/buyer interested in businesses in the freight and logistics, IT services, software, and finance sectors, primarily in the Tampa, Michigan, Illinois, and Saint Petersburg areas. I am seeking opportunities to invest or acquire businesses within these industries and locations for growth and diversification.
Background: I am an individual investor specializing in the transportation sector, looking to knowledgeably invest in fast-growing opportunities within logistical trends and advances in the field.
5.8 / 10
Locations
Illinois + 3 more
Industries
Freight & Logistics + 3 more
Investment Size
USD 50 K - 100 K
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Owner, Watch And Precision Manufacturer

Individual Buyer in Naperville, USA

Interests: - Business with well established customer base. - Transition of owner should not affect the business or sales.
Background: I have been running a precision parts and watch manufacturing unit in India. Living in the US and looking to expand & diversify. Interested in the technology manufacturing sector.
5.8 / 10
Locations
Illinois + 1 more
Industries
Car Manufacturing + 7 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 2 Mn
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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.
6 / 10
Locations
Illinois + 1 more
Industries
Construction Machinery + 19 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 1.5 Mn
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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.
6.7 / 10
Locations
Illinois
Industries
Cleaning + 10 more
Investment Size
USD 100 K - 1 Mn
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