From Proof of Concept to Fund Launch — Excited to Share Our Journey

Hi Searchfunder Community, I’m Owais Aslam, co-founder of Aslam Capital. Over the past year, we’ve been quietly executing on our thesis while building credibility in the ETA space. We recently completed our first acquisition — ProTires Deerfield, an off-balance-sheet transaction that we structured as a proof of concept. This deal allowed us to demonstrate that we can: -Source proprietary opportunities -Execute on a disciplined acquisition strategy -Operate and improve a business hands-on -Deliver real results while preserving flexibility for fund investors With this foundation in place, we’re now preparing to launch our first committed fund. Our focus is on resilient, cash-flow-driven industries (healthcare, industrials, and auto services) where operational improvements and disciplined underwriting can generate strong risk-adjusted returns. We’re looking to connect with LPs, independent sponsors, and fellow operators who see the opportunity in backing a next-generation ETA platform. If you’d like to learn more about our approach — and how our proof of concept informs our roadmap — I’d be glad to connect. Thanks to this community for being such a valuable ecosystem of knowledge and collaboration. — Owais Aslam Co-Founder, Aslam Capital Cornell MBA ’25 | Host of Operating in Chaos Podcast