Acquisition Criteria
One Business.
Clear Standards.
We intend to acquire and operate one durable business. This page exists so brokers and sellers can self-screen quickly. If your listing fits, we want to hear from you. If it doesn't, no wasted time on either side.
Geography
We are based in San Jose, California and focused on businesses within roughly one hour of downtown San Jose. This means the South Bay, East Bay, and Peninsula. We are not looking at remote-first businesses or companies outside this footprint.
What We're Looking For
We look for profitable, durable service businesses with stable or recurring revenue and a local reputation that took years to build. Our goal is to acquire, improve, and run — not flip.
Profitable & Durable
The business has a real track record of profitability. Not turnaround candidates — businesses that already work.
Stable or Recurring Revenue
Repeat customers, service contracts, or subscription patterns. Revenue that doesn't reset to zero each month.
Local, Reputation-Based
The business has earned its position through relationships and reputation — not just price. Something worth protecting.
Team Beyond the Owner
The business runs with employees or contractors, not purely owner-dependent. Transition risk is manageable.
Preferred Characteristics
- Repeat or contracted revenue — customers who come back on a schedule or agreement
- B2B or sticky customer base — businesses where switching costs or relationships create retention
- Low customer concentration — no single customer represents more than 20–25% of revenue
- Clean financials — organized books, a clear picture of owner compensation and discretionary expenses
- Straightforward business model — we should be able to understand how the business makes money in a short conversation
Business Types We're Actively Interested In
These categories tend to align well with our criteria. If your listing fits one of these, we're likely a good audience for it.
B2B Services
Services sold to businesses — maintenance, staffing, logistics support, professional services
Commercial Services
Commercial cleaning, facilities, HVAC, pest control, security, and similar recurring service businesses
Tech-Enabled Service
Service businesses with software, automation, or data components — or where those tools would meaningfully help
Distribution & Wholesale
Regional distributors, specialty wholesalers, or niche supply chain businesses with established customer relationships
Healthcare Admin & Back-Office
Medical billing, insurance admin, credentialing, or other non-clinical healthcare support services
Niche Local Services
Specialized local service businesses with a clear niche, loyal customers, and a defensible local position
Generally Not a Fit
We're direct about what we pass on so you can focus your time. We generally do not pursue:
Restaurants
Hotels & lodging
Retail storefronts
Laundromats, car washes & dry cleaners
Franchises
Beauty salons & spas
Clinical medical, dental & veterinary
Trucking & freight
Manufacturing
Distressed or turnaround situations
Unsure whether your listing fits? Send it over — we'll give you a straight answer quickly.
Have an Opportunity That Fits?
We respond promptly, sign NDAs before receiving confidential information, and treat every conversation with discretion. If your listing looks like a match, we want to hear from you.
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