My background is in financial operations and analytics: work spanning industrial automation, e-commerce, government services, distribution, consumer goods, manufacturing, and PE-backed companies. After close, I will be the full-time owner-operator, buying a business to run and improve, not just to hold.
Co-Investment
This search is self-funded and does not depend on outside capital. It is open to co-investment on the right deal.
What that means in practice: a single operator-led acquisition, not a fund and not a blind pool. No investment committee and no layers between a decision and the people funding it; structure is worked out directly with co-investors at the table. Co-investment tops up the equity at close so the right business is not passed over on size alone.
If you are interested in backing an operator-led acquisition, reach out directly.
Acquisition Criteria
Buyer
- —Self-funded: a single buyer, no investment committee, decisions made directly with me
- —Full-time owner-operator at close
- —Actively searching
Areas of Focus
The examples below are not exhaustive. The primary considerations are durable revenue and a succession-minded owner within these umbrella categories, whether named here or not.
- Primary — Manufacturing
- Metals, fabrication, tooling, and components
- Aerospace and defense: AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR-registered suppliers, and FAA repair-station work
- Secondary — Business services
- IT managed services (MSP)
- Commercial pest control
- Commercial HVAC: service-heavy
- Commercial fire & life safety
- Commercial cleaning
Not pursuing: retail, restaurants, and B2B industrial distribution.
Target Size
Established, profitable businesses with:
- —SDE: from $400K
- —EBITDA: from ~$250K
- —Employees: 5 or more
Geography
Within a one- to five-hour drive of Hollywood, FL, depending on the operating model. A single fixed-site operation with management already in place supports a wider radius than an owner-run service territory.
Have a deal that might fit?
Brokers, intermediaries, and business owners are all welcome. I work directly with whoever brings the deal; no intermediary fees withheld.