Introducing Pioneer SMB, a Capital Group built for First Time Searchers
February 23, 2026
by an investor from University of Oregon in Sacramento, CA, USA
Hey everyone,
My name is Adam Foster and I wanted to introduce our group, Pioneer SMB, to this community. We're a capital group that was born out of the Acquisition Ace community and are excited to connect with searchers and LPs here as well.
Pioneer SMB is a micro PE firm designed specifically for the ETA community, helping first-time searchers acquire their first business. We believe the best operators are coming from today's workforce; people with real experience who are ready to own and run businesses, and we exist to support aspiring operators through that transition.
We don't just provide capital for the equity injection with the SBA. We handle comprehensive diligence across financial, operational, and legal needs from LOI through closing (excluding QoE) so you can move forward with confidence. After closing, we can also provide fractional CFO and tax advisory services to keep the business healthy and profitable.
Pioneer was built to solve many of the problems first-time searchers and operators run into. Our structure doesn't fit for everyone, but if you're looking for an investment partner that will support you through the process and take an active role in your success, reach out and we can have an exploratory conversation. Excited to be a part of this community.