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by an investor from Northeastern University - D'Amore-McKim School of Business
in New York, NY, USA

2mos ago

SEEKING SEARCHERS

2 searchers interested

If you're an operator seeking an equity co-investor, let's connect

United States

Seeking to connect with searchers looking to acquire in the services space that are capital-constrained. I am looking to be a co-equity partner in a deal. My background is in banking, so I bring a deep skillset around financial analysis and strategic planning. Looking for a partner with: - Operating experience in the target industry - Desire to step into CEO role and grow the business exponentially - A deal in mind, but a shortfall in capital to fund the acquisition If you're a searcher with a strong operational background looking to partner with someone that has a financial background, let's connect. I’d love to explore how our skillsets can be complementary and we can win together.

Regions: United States

Industries: Business Services Construction Consumer Services Finance Insurance Real Estate Software Technology Transportation Utilities Wholesale

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reply by an investor 2mos ago
from University of Florida in New York, NY, USA

Hi Karli - We love partnered searches and roll-up strategies. We've backed several via our firm Footbridge Partners. We also actively try to find partners for folks like yourself. Happy to chat more if you'd like to find time to discuss!

reply by a searcher 2mos ago
from Gonzaga University in Yakima, WA, USA

Hi @redacted‌ - This aligns well with what I’m pursuing—actively evaluating services businesses and bringing a strong operator lens to the CEO role. I’d welcome the chance to connect and explore how our skillsets could complement each other on a deal.