Independent Acquisition Search
Looking for the right business to buy.
I’m an independent searcher actively looking to acquire a small business in South Florida. The details of what I’m looking for are below — if you’re a business owner, broker, intermediary, or advisor 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 am looking to buy a business I can help 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. If you’re interested in backing an operator-led acquisition, reach out directly. This is not a fund - it’s a conversation.
Acquisition Criteria
Buyer
- —Hollywood, FL (33021) — 60-minute drive maximum
- —SBA 7(a) qualified
- —Direct buyer — single-deal focus, decisions made directly with me
- —Full-time owner-operator at close
Target Financials
- —Enterprise value: $900K–$1.5M
- —EBITDA: $250K–$450K
Industries — Ranked by Fit
Top focus
- IT MSP / managed services
- B2B industrial distribution / MRO
Strong fit
- Light manufacturing — OEM or contract revenue
- Commercial HVAC — service-heavy, not new construction
Active interest
- Pool service — residential and commercial routes
- Commercial pest control
- Commercial landscaping with maintenance book
Opportunistic
- Commercial fire & life safety
Not pursuing: restaurants, retail with storefronts, new-construction trades, cyclical project businesses, distressed turnarounds.
Profile
- —Recurring, contracted, or repeat-customer revenue — 50% minimum, 70%+ preferred
- —10–30 employees
- —Owner approaching retirement, no identified family successor
- —Strong operator, GM, or technical lead 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, intermediaries, CPAs, bankers, and other advisors welcome. No intermediary fees withheld — I work directly with whoever brings the deal.