Direct Answers to the Questions Serious Owners Ask.
What sectors do you cover right now?
Five: IT Services: Vertical MSP / MSSP, Metal Finishing & Surface Treatment, Niche Staffing & Recruiting, Energy Services: Utility / Electrical / Grid Support, and Outsourced B2B Services. If you own a business in one of those sectors, we are open to the conversation.
What size deals are you targeting?
Businesses in the $2 million to $10 million purchase-price range. The exact number depends on cash flow quality, customer concentration, management depth, and transferability.
Do I need perfect financial statements before I talk to you?
No. Founder-owned businesses rarely have institutional-quality books. Accurate information, early enough to form a genuine view of the economics, is what matters.
Are you dependent on one bank saying yes?
No. We build each transaction against a broader funding bench and a defined process, not a single conventional bank path.
Who runs the business after I leave?
A qualified general manager, identified before close. No manager, no close.
What if the business still depends too much on me?
That issue has to be resolved or the deal cannot move forward. Founder dependence is one of the first things we screen for.
Do you use brokers?
We see brokered opportunities and work directly. The channel matters less than fit. A serious opportunity in one of our focus sectors gets a serious look.
How do you think about price?
Normalized cash flow, risk, concentration, management replacement cost, maintenance needs, and downside. We do not begin with a flattering multiple and count on diligence to correct it.
How long does the process take?
Three to nine months if the fit is real and both sides stay responsive.
What if I am not ready to sell today?
A conversation may still make sense. Many owners begin by trying to understand timing, transferability, and what a serious process would actually require of them.
After I hand over the keys, then what?
The first ninety days are for transfer, stabilization, and accountability. Customers still need service. Employees need to know who is in charge. The operating lead is defined before close — not after an adjustment period. For a detailed look at what that transition actually looks like, see What to Expect After Close.