Searching in Tennessee?

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May 19, 2026

by Luke Tatone from Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT Sloan School of Management in Portland, OR, USA

We're working hard to grow the Searchfunder community in Tennessee. Please take a moment to introduce yourself below. Some questions to consider answering: Where are you based? What is your background? What's your buy box? Have you acquired yet? Where do you need the most help right now? Where can you provide help to others? Anything else on your mind? We'll be able to have much deeper discussions if you can provide as much detail as possible. A paragraph or two is perfect. Be sure to tag (@) when replying to comments to make sure your sub-comments are read.
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Reply by a searcher
from Emory University in Memphis, TN, USA
Hey everybody, I'm based in Memphis area and have 25 years of M&A and growth strategy experience, including several rollups and at Home Depot. I've played either a lead or team role in 90+ acquisitions and currently co-lead a growth strategy firm that primarily works with mid-market and PE-backed clients across the US. I joined this community to learn more about ETA and explore potential opportunities. Glad to connect if I can help!
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Reply by an investor
from Columbia University in Nashville, TN, USA
Based in Nashville. I run Cumberland Growth Advisors, where I help small businesses and acquisition entrepreneurs with SBA loans, acquisition financing, and capital strategy. I focus on business acquisitions, commercial real estate, and lower middle market lending. Happy to help think through SBA structure, lender strategy, or generally how to make deals more financeable.
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