Investment Criteria
Deal Sourcing
Business Brokers
Small M&A Advisory Firms
Proprietary Outreach
Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan
Size / Valuation
Revenue
$150,000 - $5M
EBITDA / Cashflow
$50,000 - $500k
Purchase Price
$100k - $1.5M
Equity Investment
$50k - $250k
Valuation
2-5x Free Cash Flow
Industries
Trade Services
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Electrical
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Erosion Control
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Facility Services
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Gutter Cleaning & Repair
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HVAC
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Landscaping
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Paving
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Pest Control
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Plumbing
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Welding
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Other
Personal Care Services
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Adult / Child Day Care
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Day Spa
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Hair Salon / Barber Shop
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Infusion Clinic
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Medical Spa
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Non-Clinical Home Health
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Physical Therapy
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Other
Professional Services
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Accounting
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Bookkeeping
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Digital Marketing
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Interior Design
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IT Managed Service
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Outsourced Human Resources
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Property Management
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Tax Preparation
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Transportation & Logistics
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Web Design & Development
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Other
Consumer Services
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Auto Repair
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Coffee Shop
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Fitness Center / Yoga Studio
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Funeral Home
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Pet Boarding / Grooming / Training
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Pet Euthanasia
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Tire Shop
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Other
Business / Acquisition Characteristics
Compelling value proposition and/or defensible market niche
Highly regarded local reputation
Recurring revenue streams
Modest historical revenue growth with stable volume
Consistent historical margins
Non-cyclical
Minimal commodity exposure and/or pass through pricing power
No material customer or supplier concentration
No key employee concentration (including owner)
Low capital expenditures
Insulated from AI/technology disruption
Scalable via headcount or new location growth
Identified or recruitable future general manager
Situation incentivizing owner sale (e.g., retirement, family etc.)
Seller integrity
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