72M in Revenue, 17M in EBITDA Deal

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December 20, 2025

by a searcher in Toronto, ON, Canada

Am I crazy? A PE platform tried to acquire my small business but didn't get across the finish line. Knowing they are late in their hold period and getting antsy to sell, I flipped the question and asked if they would entertain an offer if the capital was available (which it currently is not), and the answer was yes. I expected EBITDA closer to 5M, but told it’s at 17M. This would likely be 150-200M deal, is there any world that money could be raised to tackle this acquisition for a long-term/permanent hold? I am in the industry and really believe in the company, and it of course has a solid team and structures in place. Would love anyone’s thoughts. Posting anonymous for now, but if anyone is interested in discussing further, I’ll send you a direct message!
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from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Philadelphia, PA, USA
It depends on the industry, but it is possible, and it helps that you know the industry. Send a message, happy to see if I can help. My email is redacted
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from University of North Texas in Dallas, TX, USA
There are cases in Private equity where they are near end of fund cycle and let go of assets at a 3-5x multiple on EBITDA give it time I would say.
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