Investors in Alpharetta

Interests: When looking to buy a business, there are several key factors I always consider to ensure it aligns with my investment goals. Here’s what I focus on: Financial Health: I meticulously review the business's financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, cash flow details, and tax returns. This helps me assess its profitability, revenue trends, and overall financial stability. Market Position: Understanding the business’s standing in the market and its competitive edge is crucial. I evaluate its customer base, market share, brand strength, and unique selling points. Legal Compliance: I ensure the business has no unresolved legal issues. This includes checking for compliance with relevant laws, intellectual property rights, existing litigation, and any contractual obligations. Operational Efficiency: I look into the efficiency of the business operations, the condition of assets, use of technology, and the effectiveness of existing processes. Growth Potential: Identifying opportunities for expansion and scalability is key. I consider potential for new products or services and possibilities for geographic expansion. Seller’s Motivation: Understanding why the owner is selling provides insights that might indicate underlying challenges or opportunities. Team Quality: I assess the skills and experience of the management team and staff, their roles within the business, and the overall employee satisfaction and stability. Customer Dependency: I check if the business is overly reliant on a few customers, as this could pose a significant risk. Supplier Relationships: I evaluate the strength and reliability of supplier relationships and consider the implications of supplier dependencies. Due Diligence: I engage professionals such as accountants, lawyers, and business advisors to conduct a thorough due diligence to confirm all financial, legal, and operational details are as stated. I approach each potential investment with a strategic mindset, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of both the present condition and future potential of the business. This thorough approach helps me make informed decisions that meet my financial objectives and risk tolerance.

Background: We started with a focus on advertising but diversified significantly following the success of several websites I developed. These websites, originally intended to enhance our digital marketing footprint, unexpectedly transformed into vital customer acquisition tools. Calls began to pour in from potential clients seeking services beyond advertising. This led to a significant shift in our business model. Recognizing the demand, I seized the opportunity to expand our offerings. I began hiring professionals across various fields, including electricians, plumbers, tree experts, and cleaners. Managing these services turned our modest two-bedroom apartment into a bustling hub of business activities, embodying the entrepreneurial spirit of adapting and growing according to market needs. Today, we stand as a testament to agile business practices and the power of digital platforms. Here’s how we help other businesses grow: Diversified Services: Leveraging our own experience, we help businesses diversify their service offerings to meet broader market needs and capture new opportunities. Digital Transformation: We guide companies in harnessing the power of the internet, just as we did, to enhance their visibility and customer engagement. Operational Strategy: From a two-bedroom apartment to a comprehensive service hub, we have the expertise to help businesses optimize their operations, regardless of their starting point. Expert Network Access: Through our diverse team of professionals, we offer access to a wide network of expertise in various trades, ensuring businesses have the right skills at the right time. Customized Solutions: Understanding that each business challenge is unique, we provide tailored solutions that address specific needs, driving sustainable growth and success. We are excited to partner with other businesses to help them navigate their own paths to growth and diversification.

Interests: I am looking for a profitable business in any stream.

Background: As a business development manager in the healthcare industry, I strategically seek investment opportunities that create value and further development. Preferred locations are the USA and Canada because I have a business there and have good connections.

Interests: - Operational years of the business. - History. - Profit-making ability and market reach.

Background: I am the CEO of a technology company, constantly seeking out new opportunities and ventures to invest in meeting our organization's strategic goals and objectives.

Interests: Leading brands, own distribution, best machinery, good management, close to zero debt, well run, good workers and national coverage. Businesses with good margins and great distribution.

Background: We are an M&A business searching for good companies in the food & beverage industry.

Interests: Strong potential, type of business, and scaling opportunities.

Background: Entrepreneur, strong desire to start something on my own. Preferred locations are India, the USA, the UK and Canada because I am exploring.

Interests: High growth potential which is visible and or high margin.

Background: I have been in the field of investments for the last 20 years and will be keen to talk more. My preferred locations are the USA, Dubai and Mumbai because I often travel to these countries.

Interests: We are interested in businesses focused on finance, technology, retail, education, media, and travel & leisure across the United States, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, as our clients are looking for businesses in these locations. Enabling efficient business setups and providing effective exit strategies to SMEs are integral to our service offerings.

Background: We provide diverse business development services including M&A brokerage, global expansion strategy, branding/positioning strategy, digital transformation and so on. We do not charge upfront fees. We charge success fees.

Interests: Cash flow, loyal customers, and businesses that have established history (ie. more than 5 years in the market)

Background: An analytical thinker within the IT industry, I am well-versed in making informed investment decisions and exhibit a deep understanding of market trends. An individual with expert analytical capabilities, committed to strategic investment opportunities within IIT.

Interests: Industry agnostic exclusive M&A firm seeking to assist our clients acquire businesses. Okay with stale or running businesses.

Background: We are a buy side firm working with over 500 clients (strategic, PEG and family offices) to help them identify target companies for acquisition. We do this through both retained searches and opportunistically with "orphan" deals. We will charge upfront & success fees.

Interests: A small to medium size manufacturing business of dietary supplements. Preferably a CMO or CDMO with gummy production capabilities, a bottling line and a warehouse. A certified facility and a team that will stay on.

Background: We are one of the leading gummies dietary supplement company. We're looking to acquire a business or strategically invest in one.

Interests: Would like to evaluate profit and loss statements or pertinent accounting documents. Prefer education finance real estate energy. Dislike entertainment.

Background: I am a general manager business consulting company.

Interests: We are seeking out scalable businesses with sustainable and profitable products. We focus on industries around oil & gas exploration, technology, apparel, healthcare, education as well as textile and food & beverage industry, with a preference for those based in Africa, USA, Europe, and Japan, as our clients are interested in investing in these markets.

Background: We are global investment bank, operating in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, debt funding space offering strategic growth solutions. We work closely with companies from the USA, Europe, and Asian regions who endeavour to develop new markets with new products and customers through their strategic plans. We have been working in several industries and providing key solutions addressing the challenges faced and opportunities created for companies through partnerships and collaborations with appropriate and suitable companies. We charge upfront fees and success fees.

Interests: We support our clients in identifying and evaluating potential acquisitions.

Background: We are a Mexican professional services firm, which includes M&A financial advisory, auditing and tax and legal consulting to national and multinational corporations, institutions and government entities.

Interests: I am interested in diverse industries such as energy, healthcare, technology, retail, and transportation with a special focus on gas exploration and production. Here in the US and India, I am eager to venture through various businesses ranging from apparel stores, electronic equipment, and logistics to education, travel, and textiles, seeking out sound investment opportunities.

Background: Experienced angel investor with a passion for investing in technology startups, leveraging expertise to identify disruptive businesses and mentoring entrepreneurs to scale innovative solutions and drive high-impact investments.

Interests: As an individual buyer, I'm interested in industries such as energy, healthcare, technology, finance, and retail with business opportunities in Ireland and the United States.

Background: Passionate about investing in power and energy companies for maximum growth potential; looking for opportunities to make a lasting impact in the renewable energy sector. Open to technological and innovative solutions aligned with sustainability.