Seeking LPs on De-Risked Small Business Acquisitions (25–35% Target Returns)
April 11, 2026
by a searcher from University of Pittsburgh in New York, NY, USA
Hi there! My team and I at Pioneer SMB are seeking LPs.
We are a micro-PE firm that vets and acquire small businesses across essential service industries. On every business we acquire, we perform meticulous operational, financial, and legal due diligence, vet and place a talented and focused operator and provide post-Closing support/accountability to ensure success.
To date, we've acquired 7 business totaling ~$12M in industries such as cleaning, electrical, and plumbing, and currently have 5 additional deals in the pipeline that we are raising for on a deal-by-deal basis (in pool construction, roofing, electrical etc.)
Our approach is simple: prioritize downside protection first. Our model involves accelerated capital repayment, requiring our operators to engage our firm for bookkeeping/accounting and we require operators to personally guarantee debt (mostly through SBA loans).
For investors, participation is fully passive with targeted returns of 25–35% annually on cash, alongside meaningful equity upside at exit. We invest our own capital into every deal and are focused on building a disciplined portfolio of high-quality SMBs.
Unlike other firms that might close 1-2 deals a year, we are moving FAST. We have a full sourcing pipeline, a bench of operators and a financing network. We aim to close 10 more transactions this year and need an reliable base of LPs to support our growth.
If interested, please reach out and I'd be happy to connect!
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