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by a searcher from City University of New York, New York City Technical College
in Bronxville, NY 10708, USA

9mos ago

Looking to Connect with East Coast Brokers

Hi all — I’m actively pursuing acquisitions in the lower middle market and looking to connect with experienced brokers on the East Coast (NY, NJ, CT, MA, PA, etc.). Criteria: • EBITDA: $750K–$2M (flex up to ~$2.5M for the right fit) • Valuation: ≤4.5x multiple preferred • Industries of focus: • IT services / MSP, managed cybersecurity, cloud & helpdesk • Telecom / VoIP / UCaaS integrators & low-voltage/network installers • Trade skill businesses (plumbing, HVAC, electrical contractors) • Business services (BPO, data entry & processing, payroll, HR outsourcing, nearshore staff augmentation) • Profile: Recurring revenue models preferred, low customer concentration, strong #2 or successor leadership in place, limited owner dependency If you’re a broker (or can recommend one) working in this space, I’d love to connect.

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reply by an intermediary 9mos ago
from Duke University in New York, NY, USA

Hi Gabriel, you can look at some of the businesses in that cashflow range and then filter by industry/state: redacted

reply by an intermediary 8mos ago
from Howard University in Denver, CO, USA

At RKJ Partners, we specialize in supporting independent sponsors and entrepreneurial acquirers throughout the entire buy-side M&A process. Since 2008, we’ve carved out a niche in the lower middle market, focusing on operating companies and target companies generating EBITDA between $1MM and $5MM. Our firm acts as an extension of the client’s deal team—proactively sourcing off-market opportunities, managing outreach, coordinating diligence, guiding negotiations, and sourcing acquisition-related capital. With over 95% of our engagements on the buy side, we bring deep experience and a sharp focus on what it takes to close deals in today’s competitive market. Given your role advising business owners and investors, I believe there’s an opportunity for us to establish a mutually beneficial referral relationship. When you encounter clients pursuing acquisitions—or needing capital to support them—we can provide the specialized expertise and market access to help achieve a successful outcome. I’d be glad to schedule a brief call to explore how we can work together to serve your clients more effectively. You can reach me directly at redacted or visit redacted for more information.