We target established, profitable businesses with strong fundamentals and clear opportunities for operational improvement
Our ideal acquisition targets meet specific financial, operational, and strategic criteria
$2.0M – $5.0M
Target acquisition range for control purchases
$600K – $1.0M+
SDE or normalized EBITDA annually
20%+
Defensible margins with competitive advantages
10+ Years
Established track record and market presence
10+ full-time employees with established roles and responsibilities
Non-owner-dependent with established management or key personnel
Diversified customer base; repeat or contracted revenue preferred
We're open to multiple sectors with a preference for essential, recession-resistant businesses
Critical business services with recurring demand
Commercial services with contract revenue
Niche services with specialized expertise
Established manufacturing operations
Niche distribution with strong relationships
Open to other established sectors
Our geographic focus centers on Southern California with selective consideration of opportunities across the Western United States for the right businesses.
Southern California — businesses located in or serving the Southern California market
Western United States — select opportunities that meet our criteria across the western region
Fully Remote Businesses — open to location-independent operations with distributed teams
We structure transactions with conservative leverage and alignment of incentives
Asset or stock purchases for majority control
Bank-financeable transactions preferred
Welcomed but not required
Expected to ensure business continuity
Conservative Leverage: Strong debt-service coverage ratios for financial stability
Aligned Incentives: Rollover equity or seller notes to align interests
Downside Protection: Capital preservation as a primary consideration
Clean Transactions: Efficient, professional process from LOI to close
We move quickly through diligence and close on agreed timelines
Conservative structures and strong relationships with lenders
Transparent process with regular updates throughout
We honor what you've built and preserve your company's culture
A comprehensive overview of our ideal acquisition target
$2.0M – $5.0M
$600K – $1.0M+
20%+
10+ years
10+ full-time employees
Southern California (Primary), Western U.S. (Secondary)
Essential Services, B2B, Specialty Services, Light Manufacturing, Distribution
Non-owner-dependent with established management
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