Seeking Investors for Profitable Winery Acquisition

Seeking investors for the acquisition of a profitable, asset-backed winery in prime Michigan wine country with real estate. Acquisition includes hard assets (buildings, machinery) + 30-acres real estate + wine inventory. Deal is structured for cash-flow durability, conservative leverage, and downside protection. No growth assumptions required to underwrite returns. The business generates approximately $1.5–$1.6 million in annual revenue and ~$275K–$300K in normalized EBITDA after adjusting for owner-controlled real estate Deal highlights: • $3.5M = operating business + real estate • $500k = wine inventory (wholesale price, fluctuates daily) • 2 wine tasting rooms + production facilitites + 30 acres RE • Long-term staff in-place and eager to stay, including wine maker (15 years) and tasting room manager (10 years). 1-year transition support from seller. • Reputable brand in a flourishing wine-country location near Chicago and South Bend Capital structure: • Long-term, fixed-rate senior ag / real-estate debt: ~45–50% • Seller financing: 30-50% • Low-cost assumed government debt (if approved): ~10–15% • Outside preferred equity: $500K-1M (final TBD) Equity Positioning • Seeking patient, non-voting preferred equity • Target pref: 6–8% accruing (not current) • Returns driven by: - Asset appreciation - Principal amortization - Refinance or sale optionality - No forced exit timeline Downside Protection • Asset-heavy collateral base • Long-term, fixed-rate debt • Seller retains meaningful risk via financing • Conservative leverage relative to asset value Upside • Refinancing optionality once debt amortizes • Cash flow expansion through operational optimization (not required) • Long-term real estate appreciation Investor Fit • Family offices • High-net-worth individuals • Ag / real-asset focused investors • Investors prioritizing capital preservation + mid-teens IRR potential over yield Use of Investor Capital • Buyer equity contribution • Transaction costs and reserves • No capital used for seller liquidity beyond agreed structure Buyer profile: • Naval Academy graduate • 2x tech startup founder • B2C branding and marketing experience (15 years)