Buyer Classifieds

Revenue: $5,000,000+
EBITDA: $500,000+

B2B, B2C

This business has a mandate to connect their network of Private Equity Firms and/or Private Investment Firms, whom are actively seeking new investment opportunities. Companies of interest will have the following characteristics: Revenue – $5,000,000+; EBITDA – $500,000+ ; Industries in Niche Manufacturing, Business Services, Industrial, Distribution, Transportation, Healthcare, Technology, Consumer (Retail and Food & Beverage), Telecom, Energy, Logistics, Financial Services, Life Sciences ; Headquartered in US or Canada ; Established history of Sales and Profit Growth.

Gross Margins: 40%
EBITDA: $500,000 to $3 million

B2B, B2C

Our company is actively looking to make 1-2 new platform acquisitions in 2019. While we are fairly industry agnostic, we focus on growth-oriented businesses in both Consumer and B2B products with a strong track record, gross margins of 40%or greater, and an EBITDA range of $500k to $3M. Criteria: no startups; proprietary or unique product line, technology, methodology; unrealized growth potential; branded product line; niche or specialty market. Consumer Packaged Goods Business: compounded annual growth rate greater than 15%; target revenue – revenue run rate in excess of $1 million in sales; 35% or greater fully burdened gross profit margins; flexible target EBITDA. Growth Business: compounded annual growth rate greater than 15% for the past 2-3 years; target revenue – $2-$20 million; 35% or greater fully burdened gross profit margins; target EBITDA – $500,000 to $5 million. Cash Flow Business: compounded annual growth rate less than 10% for the past 2-3 years; target revenue – $3-$20 million; 30% or greater full burdened gross profit margins; target EBITDA – $500,00 to $3 million. We do not flip companies. We have bought, run, sold a dozen companies since 1977.

Purchase Price: $2 million to $8 million
SDE/EBITDA: $0.5 million to $2 million
Revenue: $1.5 to $10 million

B2C

We are a husband and wife team looking to acquire and mange a small to mid-sized privately held business. We are looking for a company with a purchase price of $2-8 million, and SDE/EBITDA of $0.5-2 million. We have resources to provide all of the equity required and have developed lending relationships to fund the rest of the purchase price. We understand the importance of speed and professionalism in executing a transaction and are committed to working with sellers to complete a purchase.

Our search is focused on companies with strong market niches, recurring revenues, and opportunities for growth. We are not interested in retail, restaurants, real estate, construction, or homeowner services. The businesses that are particularly appealing are software, business services, and specialty manufacturing industries.

Revenue: $15 million to $50 million
EBITDA: $2 million to $8 million
EBITDA Margins: +15% manufacturers or +10% distributors

B2B

We are an Ohio based microcap private equity firm, established in 1992, with committed capital seeking acquisition opportunities. Industries Of Interest (included, but not limited to): Engineered products and components; Specialty materials and chemicals; Thermoplastics; Medical device and components.

EBITDA: $ 2 million

B2B

We are seeking new investment opportunities and are deeply experienced private equity investors with a track record of building successful businesses. We are looking for acquisition candidates with a minimum of $2MM of EBITDA in the sectors of: Business Services, Consumer Products, Industrial Products & Services, Value-Added Distributors, and Manufacturing. Capital comes from our own balance sheet as well as from a select group of high-profile family offices and operating executives. We can move quickly and have a knack for getting deals done.

Profits: $2 million to $10 million
Revenues: $8 million to $100 million

B2B

Target Company Size: For new investments, rather than add-on acquisitions, we typically invest in companies with pre-tax profits of $2-10 million and revenues from $8-100 million.

Geography: US or Canada

Industries: Having been in 60+ industries, we can quickly determine how attractive a particular opportunity is. We have enjoyed great success with manufacturing, mission-critical industrial service, value-added distribution sectors, and enthusiast-driven branded consumer products.

Transaction Types: We invest and have extensive experience in Recapitalizations, Family Succession Recapitalizations, Management Buy-Outs, Management Buy-Ins, Industry Consolidations, and Select Underperformers.

Cash Flow: $1+ million

Ecommerce

I am an entrepreneur looking to purchase and operate a single business. The characteristics of the business I am seeking: Business with $1+ million cash flows; Owner seeking to exit in 0-1 years; Demonstrated business or industry growth. I bring the following resources to the table: Committed capital for immediate owner liquidity; Desire to relocate and operate business; Expeditious deal feedback from an experienced and efficient buyer. Here are the Industries I am not interested in: no construction, oil & gas or overly cyclical businesses; no consumer or retail focused business; no customer concentration over 20%; and no franchises. I am able to move quickly on the right transaction.

Cash Flow: $60,000 to $100,000 per year

Ecommerce

We are interested in buying an online business. Something in the affiliate or advertising space, but not mandatory. Looking at businesses that would be generating cash flow in the 60-100 thousand/year. Preferred niches would be in lifestyle, sports, home and garden.

EBITDA: $1 million to $5 million

Ecommerce

We are an investment firm made up of a diverse group of experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and advisers. Our goal is to identify and operate a single business in the United States, generating $1-5M in EBITDA. We are geographically agnostic and open to many industries, but prefer companies with a strong recurring revenue component. We would like to work with an owner who is seeking retirement or wants to move on to another venture, but doesn’t have a clear succession plan.

Unlike more traditional private equity firms, we are searching for much more than a quick deal. We want to continue the success of the business, while maintaining the legacy, culture, and people of the identified business.

Revenues: $2 to $10 million
EBITDA: $500,000 to $2 million

B2B

Seeking to buy and run a healthcare-related company generating $2 – 10 million in revenue and $500k to $2 million in EBITDA in St. Louis, the Colorado Front Range, the Carolina’s, or Nashville. With a breadth of experience leading successful teams in several industry-leading organizations, I am suited to serve as the next-generation of owner leadership for a business prepared for a transition. In the process, I will preserve the owner’s legacy, provide a stable and growing environment for the employees, and continue the business’ successful service to its customers.

Desired Business Characteristics would be a privately held healthcare business with a clear value-proposition, diversified customer base, long term growth potential, high barriers to entry, straight forward business model, and a solid middle management. The Financial Characteristics would be an annual revenue of $2-$10 million, $500k-$2 million in EBITDA, >15% operating margin, 3 years + of profitable growth, predictable and stable cash flows, high percentage of recurring revenues, low customer attrition, and low capital expenditures. Ownership Characteristics would include a retiring owner/operator without a successor in place, an owner looking to exit and transition day-to-day responsibilities, a business owner who desires continued success of company post transaction, and a motivated seller seeking liquidity for non-business related reason.