Capital Backstop System Introduction & Beta Test Opportunity

Over the past year I’ve had conversations with many operators, searchers, investors, and business owners across the ETA and acquisition community. One pattern keeps appearing: There are far more good acquisition opportunities than there are teams capable of actually closing them. Deals fall apart for many reasons: • equity gaps • lenders backing away late in diligence • limited execution bandwidth • searchers running out of runway • sponsors unable to pursue multiple deals simultaneously Meanwhile, many great companies never find the right buyer. This is one of the reasons we built the CoLaborator Capital Backstop™ System. Instead of operating like a traditional sponsor or independent search, the idea is simple: Create a collaborative network of operators, acquisition entrepreneurs, investors, and strategic partners who can work together to help ensure more viable deals actually reach the finish line. Through this structure, CoLaborator aims to act as a strategic platform partner that can help with: • acquisition sourcing and deal triage • collaborative co-sponsor / co-GP participation • deal structuring support • helping revive deals that stalled during financing or diligence • connecting operators with strategic partners and investors Our main focus areas currently include: U.S. Manufacturing, Industrial Services, Distribution, Logistics & Synergy Partners to them. Typically businesses with: • $3M – $50M revenue • $750K – $10M+ EBITDA This isn’t about competing with searchers, sponsors, or operators. It’s about building a collaboration ecosystem where more good deals can actually happen. If you are: • a searcher or operator pursuing acquisitions • a roll-up builder or platform sponsor • a business owner considering succession options • an investor or lender interested in acquisition platforms I’d welcome the opportunity to connect and exchange ideas. The goal is simple: Help more great businesses transition successfully while creating long-term value through collaboration. If you’re an owner, operator, self-funded searcher, or roll-up professional interested in joining the beta test & collaborating, I’d love to connect. Please feel free to message me directly here on Searchfunder.