Independent Buyer Seeking a Long-Term Business

I am an independent buyer focused on acquiring and operating a well-run small business for the long term. My primary goal is to become a responsible next owner who preserves what already works and supports steady, thoughtful improvement over time.

In addition to direct acquisitions, I also make selective private investments alongside other buyers and operators pursuing similar small-business transitions.

Current Focus

  • Buying a profitable U.S. small business for long-term ownership

  • Supporting continuity for employees, customers, and management

  • Selective private investments in buyer- and operator-led situations

How I Approach Ownership

I look for real businesses with a history of steady operations, loyal customers, and good people in place. My approach favors continuity over disruption and long-term stability over short-term optimization.

When financing or investing is involved, I prioritize simple, conservative structures that allow the business to operate comfortably through different cycles. The goal is always alignment — terms that work for the owner, the operator, and the business itself.

This is for

  • Owners thinking about a thoughtful, long-term transition

  • Brokers representing established, owner-operated businesses

  • Buyers or operators seeking aligned capital in a small-business acquisition

This is not for

  • Highly intermediated or competitive auction processes

  • Situations requiring aggressive leverage or financial engineering

  • Short-term or speculative strategies

If there may be a fit, feel free to reach out.