Acquisition Criteria - What We Look For

Financial Metrics

EBITDA Range

$0.5M - $3M annually

This is our sweet spot, though we may consider businesses slightly outside this range for exceptional opportunities.

Revenue Consistency

3+ years of stable performance

We look for businesses with a track record of consistent revenue and profitability, demonstrating business model stability.

Profit Margins

Healthy, sustainable margins

We prefer businesses with margins that support reinvestment and growth while remaining competitive in their markets.

Growth Trajectory

Stable growth

We prefer steady, lasting success over unsustainable hyper growth

Operational Characteristics

Market Position

Known. Trusted.

Respected name, repeat customers, and real differentiation.

Customer Base

Diversified base. Repeat revenue.

No single customer representing more than 20% of revenue, with many long-term relationships.

Team

Strong, transferable

Capable team that can continue operating the business effectively post-acquisition.

Business Model

Proven and repeatable

Clear value proposition with established processes and systems that can be scaled or improved.

Geographic & Industry Focus

Location

North America

Primary focus on United States and Canada, with occasional consideration of other markets.

Industry

Industry agnostic

Our edge is broad: we go where the fundamentals are strong.

Market Dynamics

Stable or growing markets

Industries with favorable long-term trends and resilience to economic cycles.

Regulatory Environment

Manageable

We avoid highly regulated businesses.

What We Typically Don't Pursue

Start-ups & Early Stage

Companies without established operations and proven business models

Highly Regulated Industries

Banking, insurance, and other heavily regulated sectors

Real Estate Development

Land development, construction development, and real estate speculation

Retail & Restaurants

Consumer-facing businesses with location-dependent models

Commodity Businesses

Businesses competing primarily on price with limited differentiation

Flexibility for Exceptional Opportunities

While these represent our typical focus areas, we maintain flexibility for truly exceptional opportunities that may fall outside our standard criteria. If you believe your business represents a unique opportunity, we encourage you to reach out regardless of perfect fit with these guidelines.

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