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by a searcher from University of Memphis
in Nashville, TN, USA

4yrs ago

Seeking funding via equity or non-traditional debt

Currently preparing to submit LOI for an acquisition and am exploring funding options. Open to either taking debt or selling equity.

Target company has a 20+ year track record in a niche with substantial moat. 65% recurring customers, minimal concentration. Primarily b2b sales. Growing industry in a rapidly expanding area.
+/-400k ebitda, seeking $1.6mm in funding

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reply by a lender 4yrs ago
from McGill University in Greenwich, CT, USA

Hi Bryant - I'd love to discuss with you. My firm, Libertas Funding, is a best-in-class revenue and cashflow-based lender providing unsecured, non-dilutive debt for acquisitions. We allow a buyer to effectively leverage the target company's financials and cashflows up front in the purchase price. We can fund up to $5M, and unlike SBA, our funding does not require a PG. We can turn around an offer in as little as 1-3 business days upon document receipt. Email me at redacted if you'd like to discuss financing options! Thanks.

reply by a searcher 4yrs ago
from Syracuse University in Hamburg, NY 14075, USA

This deal looks prime for SBA lending, based on size. Don't give up equity if you don't have to. Private debt is going to be costly at this small scale.