Best Way to Source Equity?

February 02, 2024

by a searcher from University of the South in Charlotte, NC, USA

As a self funded searcher, with a deal just under contract, I have not found the right Equity required of @$500k for an acquisition.
EBITDA is north of $1M but under $2M.
I don't think it is the deal itself or the structure.

Debt is pre approved already.

I know that most have specific criteria regarding margins, industry, multiple etc.

Any suggestions on how to find the best fit for a particular deal?

Or what has worked for other searchers in the past?

I have tried the directory here but the search function does not really allow for a very granular search.
(nudge Luke:)

Reply by a searcher
from University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Typically, if it is a good deal, then you should not have too much of an issue raising equity. If people are hesitant to invest I would maybe take another look at the deal itself.

Reply by an intermediary
from Clemson University in Raleigh, NC, USA

I don't understand. You are approved for the debt but don't have the down payment? And you've tied up the seller?

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