Independent Acquisition Search
Looking for the right business to buy.
“I’m an independent searcher actively looking to acquire a small business. The details of what I’m looking for are below — if you’re a business owner, broker, or intermediary with something that might fit, I want to hear from you.”
I bring a finance and data background to the operator role — which means I buy businesses I can run better, not just hold. My background in audit, PE finance, and operational analytics gives me an edge in understanding what a business is actually worth and where the real improvement opportunities are.
Open to Co-Investment
I’m open to the right LP or co-investor on the right deal. This isn’t a fund — it’s a conversation. If you’re interested in backing an operator-led acquisition, reach out directly.
Acquisition Criteria
Buyer
- —Hollywood, FL (33021) — max 1.5hr drive preferred
- —Personal equity: $200K–$300K + LP capital
- —SBA 7(a) eligible
Target Financials
- —Enterprise Value: $1.8M–$5M
- —EBITDA: $450K–$1.2M
- —Multiple: 4.0–4.5x
Industries — Ranked by Preference
- IT MSP / Managed Services
- Commercial HVAC — service-heavy, not new construction
- B2B Industrial Distribution / MRO
- Commercial Landscaping with maintenance book
- Commercial Fire & Life Safety
- Light Manufacturing with OEM or contract revenue
- Commercial Pest Control
Not pursuing: residential trades, project-based contracting tied to construction cycles, retail, restaurants, or cyclical businesses.
Profile
- —Recurring or contracted revenue strongly preferred
- —10–100 employees
- —Customer concentration under 25% for top customer
- —No identified family succession
- —Strong operator or GM in place is a premium
Geography
Broward County (full). North and central Miami-Dade. South Palm Beach County to Boca Raton and Boynton Beach. West to Weston and Pembroke Pines.
Have a deal that might fit?
Business owners, brokers, and intermediaries welcome. No intermediary fees withheld — I work directly with whoever brings the deal.