Seeking Equity Partners for SBA-Backed IT Services Acquisitions

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by a searcher from Columbia University - Columbia Business School
in New Jersey, USA

3mos ago

Seeking Equity Partners for SBA-Backed IT Services Acquisitions

I’m currently evaluating multiple IT services and B2B services acquisitions that fit a disciplined buy box: • $2M–$20M revenue • $500K–$2M EBITDA/SDE • Recurring revenue model • SBA-eligible structures • Strong operational fundamentals For the right deal, I’m looking to bring in a minority equity partner for ~10% (primarily to cover the buyer equity injection), alongside SBA debt and meaningful seller participation. If you invest in self-funded search transactions and like SBA-backed, conservatively structured deals, I’d welcome a conversation. Feel free to DM me.

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reply by a lender 3mos ago
from Cornell University in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Hey ^redacted‌ -nice to meet you and good luck with the search. IT services and B2B services with recurring revenue are right in the SBA sweet spot, especially at that $500K-$2M SDE range. We also have lenders that are completely fine with investors putting up 100% of the down payment. We have a lot of experience financing IT services and B2B services companies via the SBA. If you ever need help reviewing a deal, I am happy to help. We work with all the major SBA lenders. The bank pays us after your loan closes, so this is a 100% free service for you. You can email me directly at redacted or schedule a meeting with me: redacted. Look forward to chatting!

reply by a lender 3mos ago
from Eastern Illinois University in 900 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563, USA

I would love to connect and see if I can be of any assistance from a financing perspective. We have done many deals in the MSP space. I also know some investors looking at solid opportunities. You can reach me here or directly at redacted