Considering small PE vs SBA for strategic acquisition

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by a searcher from Colorado State University
in Centennial, CO, USA

8mos ago

Considering small PE vs SBA for strategic acquisition

I own a $2.5M product supplier in the commercial Janitorial space that I purchased for $1M in Nov '24. Now we are purchasing a $10M service provider. I am exploring not going SBA on this deal or perhaps SBA with myself guaranteeing the loan but still raising capital. Combined bottom line is right at $1M. They are both in the same city, have in place leadership teams and I will likely be operating them under the same roof. If you are a small PE group or investor or know of one who has an appetite for this type of deal, please reach out.

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reply by a searcher 8mos ago
from Pepperdine University in Denver, CO, USA

following... for fun and information

reply by a lender 8mos ago
from Eastern Illinois University in 900 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563, USA

If you need help with the financing and to go over options, I would love to connect. You can reach me here or directly at redacted