After successfully exiting a business earlier this year, I'm actively pursuing my next opportunity through Douro Holdings. Having spent years building, leading, and ultimately transitioning a privately held business, I understand firsthand the commitment required to build something meaningful. I also appreciate that selling a business is about much more than achieving a valuation. It's about protecting employees, preserving customer relationships, and ensuring the owner's legacy continues. My objective is straightforward: Acquire a profitable, established business with a strong foundation, build upon what makes it successful, and create meaningful long-term value. Acquisition Criteria: Enterprise Value: $3M–$12M, with flexibility for the right opportunity EBITDA: Generally $750K–$3M Industries: Niche manufacturing, value-added distribution, industrial and essential services, testing and inspection, and specialty commercial services Geography: Southeastern U.S., Atlanta, GA market preffered Ownership: Founder-owned and family-operated businesses preferred Business Characteristics: Consistent profitability, repeat or recurring customers, strong market reputation, and opportunities for operational improvement or strategic growth Capital & Transaction Structure I have committed personal equity available for an acquisition and are open to creative, mutually beneficial transaction structures involving conventional financing, seller financing, and potential seller rollover equity. I am particularly interested in opportunities where an owner is considering retirement, succession, or transitioning into a less active role. I'd welcome connections with business owners, independent sponsors, M&A advisors, business brokers, commercial lenders, and fellow acquisition entrepreneurs. Whether you have an opportunity that fits today or simply want to build a relationship for the future, I'd enjoy connecting. Douro Holdings Honoring your legacy. Building the next chapter. redacted