$700k - $1.5mm EBITDA Loan w/ no PG but retain Majority ownership

July 12, 2025
by a searcher from Harvard University - Harvard Business School in New York, NY, USA
Are there really absolutely no loan options out there for great deals with $750k to $1.5mm EBITDA businesses bought at a sub 5x multiple ($3mm to $8mm TEV) that require NO PG?
I see lots of posts on the forum about SBICs but those appear to be for $2mm+ EBITDA opportunities.
Has anyone explored raising financing for subscale acquisitions and able to retain 70%+ common equity ownership out of the gate with no PG on such deals? I would imagine some lenders are willing to get creative for great opportunities and require no PG. Would love to have a conversation if so.
from Eastern Illinois University in 900 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563, USA
in Houston, TX, USA