Patented Environmental Solutions Platform | ~$1.8M EBITDA | Operator-Led Acquisition

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March 18, 2026

by a searcher from University of Virginia-Darden - Darden School of Business in Maryville, TN, USA

Operator-led acquisition of a patented environmental solutions platform addressing aquatic invasive species, with demonstrated traction across multiple U.S. states. Key Details: ▪ Revenue: ~$5M ▪ EBITDA: ~$1.7–1.9M (pre-QoE) ▪ Patented solution with proven effectiveness ▪ Existing government contracts with multi-state expansion underway ▪ Strong inbound demand from additional jurisdictions Transaction Structure: ▪ Acquisition of 70% controlling stake for ~$9M ▪ Founders retain 30% and remain active in product development and government relationships ▪ Seller seeking partial liquidity with continued involvement Operating Plan: ▪ Two-person operator team: ▫ One focused on sales, partnerships, and expansion ▫ One focused on operations, finance, and execution ▪ Founders supporting transition and growth Growth Opportunity: ▪ Expansion into new states with existing demand ▪ Transition from unit sales to recurring leasing model ▪ Significant operating leverage as footprint scales Capital Structure: ▪ Final structure expected to include a combination of equity, debt, and seller rollover ▪ Targeting approximately $1.5M–$3.0M of equity capital from a small group of aligned investors Exit Profile: ▪ Targeting a 3–5 year hold period, with a focus on scaling the platform and transitioning to a more recurring revenue model prior to exit Status: ▪ Active discussions with ownership ▪ Competitive process with prior indications of interest ▪ Targeting near-term LOI Seeking investors comfortable with operator-led transactions, government-linked revenue models, and growth-stage execution. If interested, please contact AJ redacted and Paul redacted Additional detail is available under NDA.
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