Early Funding Commitments

April 20, 2026

by a searcher from Indiana University (System) in Dallas, TX, USA

Has anyone had success securing commitments for equity backing early in the search process on any deals? I'm industry and geo-agnostic. EBITDA $500K to $5MM. I am not currently working on a deal, though we are considering it if we find the right partners. I am researching, writing and creating video content on the search process and start from the beginning. Have negotiated over 20 deals, as legal counsel, I need much of the process, but am trying to find good sources on other routes of funding than the SBA. If interested, I'm also looking for candidates for interviews.

Reply by a professional-advisory
from University of Pennsylvania in Dallas, TX, USA

Hello, Andrew. My name is Jim Tolbert. I was an independent sponsor a couple of times in my career. The first deal fell into my lap and then I found the PE. The next time, I had the PE firm back me in my search (financing, not expenses). I found and bought a company that I ran for 15 years. Very focused search. Now, I am working with experienced executives through www.ExecCapAdvisors.com to identify and negotiate acquisitions. I work with a broad network of investors who are interested in looking at deals with signed IOIs. Pretty much across the board they have said, I can look at a deal, not a concept. Happy to discuss further. My email is redacted

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