Partnering with PE Firms

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by a searcher
in Holly, MI 48442, USA

1yr ago

Partnering with PE Firms

Hi, Does anyone have experience with partnering with PE firms for acquisitions? I’m experienced operator who also have sold companies. I have a deal under contract in FL. in the behavioral health industry, but I will be maxed out on the $5M SBA threshold soon. Speaking to many banks there is a gap with getting deals funded in the $5M-$15M range as well. Partnering with PE may make sense. Anyone with knowledge of this or have done it that can connect with me?

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reply by a professional 1yr ago
from Brown University in New York, NY, USA

I have been involved in several transactions of this nature in the past. If you have access to an off-market opportunity at a compelling or below-market valuation, private equity firms are typically very receptive to exploring a partnership. If you are seeking to step in as the operator, it is important to have the appropriate background and operational track record to instill confidence. In terms of structure, the PE firm generally provides the majority of the capital and, accordingly, receives a controlling equity stake. However, there is often meaningful potential for you and your team to earn additional equity and upside through structured performance incentives tied to revenue and profitability milestones.

reply by a searcher 4mos ago
from Stanford University in Sausalito, CA 94965, USA

I would focus more on family offices or independent sponsors or other more individual things You're likely on the smaller end and while PE will love your space, might get better terms going to PE when you get to $10M of EBITDA they are often not the best partner until you're high single digits EBITDA