Seeking Deal Sourcing Partner - $20M Committed, MA

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by a searcher from Yale University
in Boston, MA, USA

8mos ago

Seeking Deal Sourcing Partner - $20M Committed, MA

OPPORTUNITY: Entrepreneur with $20M committed capital (from successful business owner, not "trying to raise") seeking deal sourcing partner for New England region. Manufacturing/wholesale distribution acquisition. TARGET: - Revenue: $10-25M - Industry: Manufacturing, wholesale distribution, industrial supply - Location: Massachusetts (within 2 hours of Boston preferred) - Profile: Profitable, established, owner ready to retire YOUR ROLEredactedmonth search): - Build target list of 100+ companies - Direct outreach to owners (calls, letters, site visits) - Screen opportunities and preliminary diligence - Support deal closing process COMPENSATION: - $0 salary during search (must have savings/other income) - $75-100K cash success fee at closing - 5-10% equity in acquired business - Post-acquisition: potential operational role + salary UNLIKE TYPICAL SEARCH FUNDS: - Capital already committed (no fundraising phase) - Start searching immediately - Faster to close (12 months vs 24+ months typical) - Backed by successful entrepreneur IDEAL PARTNER: - MBA or equivalent business experience - Can afford 6-12 months without salary - Strong research/sourcing skills - Comfortable with cold calling and rejection - Actually wants to be part of ownership team Please direct message with serious inquiries.

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reply by a professional 8mos ago
from University of Michigan in Orlando, FL, USA

Thanks for the recommendation ^redacted‌. ^redacted‌, I'd be happy to work with you on this. I'll DM you.

reply by a searcher 7mos ago
from Yale University in Boston, MA, USA

Thanks for the tag, ^Luke. Yes, ^Loc Vo, I might be able to help you. I'm also in Boston and a Yalie. My firm just does buy side search. We should talk. redacted