Where's the money? (for down payments)

by a searcher

1 month ago

I need help please!  

Where are all the debt/equity investors with all this dry powder that people speak of?? 
I have done one deal ($3m mfr) and am assembling the team/resources to do many more deals, BUT I am having trouble finding the sources of debt and/or equity needed to close the gap between significant seller financing and purchase price.  I have looked for 2 years and not found it.  Trying to line up before deals are in place so I can execute quickly when the right deal comes along.  Is that correct or should I find the right deal then put out the $ need and trust that it will show up (as people say 'money is everywhere')

The deals I have are solid profitable companies making $750k+ EBITDA, needing between $500k-$2M to supplement significant seller financing etc.  

Any help/guidance/suggestions/connections would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!
Sven

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searcher from University of Central Florida

Curious what is being offered for investing? Is is typically equity or interest rate? What is are the numbers in this environment?

1 month ago | like reply | 1 like

searcher from The University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

I would suggest developing a group of potential investors before having a deal because once you have a deal under LOI things move quickly. I found HNWIs in my community that I was able to network into. You may be able to do something similar. Also, a lot of successful searchers are now investing in deals so you may try going that route.

1 month ago | like reply | 1 like

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