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searcher University of Virginia-Darden - Darden School of Business Brigham Young University

DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE WITH ECOMMERCE COMPANIES?

I have come across some opportunities in this space that have compelling financials, but since this is out of my area of expertise I don't know what I don't know. Would love to connect.

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admin Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT Sloan School of Management Taylor University Stanford University - Graduate School of Business - 02/05/2021

Tagging a few Searchfunders that have posted/commented on e-commerce in the past and might be able to help you out: ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌ , ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌, ^[redacted]‌ (To our commenters, THANK YOU for helping to make Searchfunder a collaborative community. Be sure to take full advantage of our latest integration with BVR Deal Stats available under the VALUATIONS tab at the top of this screen. https://www.searchfunder.com/bvr. With Best Wishes, ^[redacted]‌).

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searcher Washington University in St. Louis - 02/05/2021

We are interested in ecommerce companies. Please contact me at [redacted]

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searcher - 02/05/2021

^[redacted]‌. I have M&A and operator experience in digital marketing and would be happy to be a resource and connect. [redacted]

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searcher University of Missouri-Kansas City - Henry W. Bloch School of Management University of Maryland at College Park - 02/05/2021

Happy to help if I can.

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intermediary Arizona State University University of New Orleans - College of Business Administration - 02/05/2021

I am currently marketing a company in this space and will gladly share what I have learned.

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searcher New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business Lynn University - 02/05/2021

Hey Dan, please reach out . I am also interested in eCommerce businesses. [redacted]

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searcher - 02/05/2021

Hey ^[redacted]‌ - I have past experience in the space and closed on an ecomm business mid-last year and have another opportunity under LOI. Feel free to shoot me an email to chat if you'd like [redacted]

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searcher Emory University - 02/05/2021

@Brian Diener and the Centurica team are experts here

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searcher Emory University - 02/05/2021

https://centurica.com/

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investor University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School Miami University of Ohio - 02/05/2021

Happy to chat - I'm an active search investor and have invested in ecommerce companies. DM or [redacted]

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searcher Pepperdine University - Graziadio School of Business and Management University of California, Santa Barbara - 02/05/2021

I have bought, sold and currently operate two e-com businesses. Feel free to shoot me a message and I'll be happy to give you my .02

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professional Boston College Boston University - Questrom School of Business - 02/05/2021

Hi all - 20 years of eCommerce experience. Focused on: www.automaximizer.com/summary.pdf (auto accessories ecommerce business) right now - seeking Advisors/Team-building.

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searcher University of Texas at Austin - 02/05/2021

Hey gang - there is an Ecomm group, and we're working to get a recurring meet-up for those versed in / interested in e-comm companies. Group: https://www.searchfunder.com/group/view/3113 . The first meetup is 2/24 at 1PM CST.

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intermediary The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business Illinois Institute of Technology Cleveland State University - 02/05/2021

You have many good inputs. My 2 cents.
I have helped a buyer (#1) buy one P=$8M. We spent significant time in inventory aging analysis and sourcing from overseas.
Looked at many others while helping buyer #2. In most cases inventory was very high and seller wanted SDE multiple plus inventory..
Have looked at few e-comm sellers. Was not happy with the business. model.

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searcher Simon Fraser University - 02/06/2021

We have a cost-effective consulting arm that can help:
www.kartagrowth.com

Our core focus is on DTC/eCommerce.

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searcher Copenhagen Business School Université de Montpellier I - 02/06/2021

I have quite some
You need to study thoroughly to decide whether to pursue or not

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searcher University of Wales, Swansea - 02/08/2021

I currently run a group of e-commerce businesses, would be happy to discuss if it's of any help?

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searcher East Carolina University - College of Business - 04/20/2021

Happy to connect as well! 25+ years in ecomm & direct marketing. Feel free to contact me: [redacted]

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