Seeking Business Acquisitions and Partnership Opportunities

Actively Acquiring Cash-Flowing Businesses$500K+ SDE

Acquiring established, profitable businesses with durable cash flow in and around Charlotte — ideally with a strong team or manager in place, with flexibility for the right opportunity.

No games. No tire-kicking. Just direct, transparent communication and an ability to close.

SBA Pre-Qualified up to $3M

Disciplined, Data-Driven Buyer

15+ Years Operating Experience

Our Buy Box

If it's a real business with real cash flow, we're serious buyers.

SDE Range

$500K+

Seller's Discretionary Earnings

Purchase Price

Up to $3M

Total transaction value

DSCR

1.6+ minimum (post-acquisition)

Debt Service Coverage Ratio

Revenue Type

Recurring, repeat, or reoccurring demand preferred

Subscription, contracted, or consistent customer need

Location

Charlotte Metro (Primary)

Owner-operated: within a 60-mile radius of Charlotte

Manager- or team-led / remote: Carolinas and DMV

Years in Business

15+ Years

Established team in place with documented SOPs

Operational Profile

Manager-Assisted or Team-Led

Low owner dependency with documented processes and stable workforce

Owner Transition

90–180 Days

Owner willing to support a smooth transition

Financial Transparency

Clean, Verifiable Financials

Documented add-backs and supporting records

Industries

3PL & Warehouse Logistics, Light Manufacturing & Fabrication, Distribution & Wholesale, Data Center & Infrastructure Services, Tech-Enabled & Software-Adjacent Services, Essential B2B Services, Route-Based & Local Service Businesses, Facilities & Industrial Services, Niche Professional Services, and Other Operationally Simple Businesses with Recurring Revenue and Defensible Cash Flow

Where We Have an Edge

Industries where our technical background creates unique value

3PL & Warehouse Logistics

Fulfillment, warehousing, and third-party logistics operations

Light Manufacturing & Fabrication

Production and fabrication facilities with established processes and consistent output

Distribution & Wholesale

B2B distribution with established supplier and customer relationships

Data Center & Infrastructure Services

Supporting enterprise infrastructure and mission-critical environments

Tech-Enabled & Software-Adjacent Services

Businesses where technology improves efficiency, margins, or scalability

Essential B2B Services

Recurring, non-discretionary services with predictable demand

Route-Based & Local Service Businesses

Repeat service models with established customer bases

Facilities & Industrial Services

Maintenance, cleaning, and support services for commercial properties

Niche Professional Services

Specialized expertise with recurring client relationships

Other Operationally Simple Businesses

Recurring revenue and defensible cash flow

Deal Breakers

Characteristics that typically don't align with our criteria

Unverifiable or low-quality financials (unable to validate earnings or cash flow)

Declining, volatile, or low-quality revenue (poor retention, no pricing power, or inconsistent demand)

High owner dependency or lack of operational structure (no SOPs, unstable workforce)

Customer concentration >20% of total revenue

Inability to support debt service (DSCR < 1.5x)

Low-margin or weak cash flow conversion businesses

Capital-intensive models (high capex or working capital requirements)

Material legal, regulatory, or compliance risks

Early-stage, turnaround, or concept businesses

If your business doesn't fit perfectly but has strong fundamentals, we're open to a conversation.

Why Carr Capital Partners

We bring a unique combination of technical expertise, operational experience, and financial discipline to every acquisition.

15+ years

Industry Experience

Building and operating large-scale enterprise technology systems and software in Corporate. Also, Founder of SilverSpoon AI, a 5-star rated iOS application.

Fortune 500

Corporate Background

Fidelity Investments, McMaster-Carr, Mastercard via Edge Solutions, Broadcom

SBA

Pre-Qualified Buyer

Established lender relationship

Executive

Leadership Experience

Director of Marketing for a B2B wholesale ecommerce company driving digital strategy, growth, and team execution

Operator

Small Business Ownership

Built and operated multiple businesses including a 40+ client digital marketing firm, hands-on across sales, operations, and growth

Lean

Decision Making

Fast, direct decision-making with no bureaucracy — clear communication and efficient execution throughout the process.

Systems

Operational Discipline

Background in systems, automation, and process improvement — focused on building repeatable, scalable operations.

Preserve

What Works

We protect what's working — team, customers, and operations — while identifying targeted opportunities to improve performance.

Long-Term

Ownership

Focused on long-term ownership — building stable, growing businesses, not flipping assets.

Our Commitments to You

72-Hour Response

Initial review of every submitted deal within 3 business days

LOI in 5 Weeks

For qualified deals that fit our criteria

Transparent Process

Clear communication and expectations from first call to close

Certainty to Close

SBA-backed and financially prepared to execute

Respect for Your Legacy

We protect your team, customers, and reputation

How We Evaluate Deals

Our process is designed for speed and transparency. No wasted time, no ghosting—just honest, direct communication at every step.

Initial Screening

24-72 hours

Every CIM and financial package is reviewed within 24-72 hours. You'll get a clear yes, no, or follow-up questions—not silence.

Financial Analysis

Week 1-2

Deep dive into P&L, add-backs, cash flow trends, working capital needs, and preliminary valuation. We look for sustainable, defensible earnings.

Management Discussion

Week 2-3

Direct conversation with the owner or broker to understand the business operations, culture, growth opportunities, and transition expectations.

Additional Due Diligence

Week 3-4

Site visit if local, customer/vendor reference checks, and preliminary discussions with SBA lenders to confirm financing assumptions.

LOI Submitted

Week 4-5

If aligned on value and terms, we submit a Letter of Intent. Our LOIs are clean, fair, and structured to close with SBA financing.

Acquisition Timeline

From signed LOI to closing, here's what to expect. With SBA financing, typical deals close in 90-120 days (12-16 weeks). We run due diligence and financing in parallel to optimize the timeline.

Week 1-8

Due Diligence

Quality of earnings review, legal document review, site visits, customer/vendor verification, employee discussions, and operational deep-dive

Week 2-10

SBA Financing

Loan application, lender selection, financial packaging, underwriting, third-party appraisals, and SBA authorization (runs parallel with due diligence)

Week 6-12

Purchase Agreement

Asset/stock purchase agreement drafting, negotiation of representations and warranties, working capital adjustments, and closing conditions

Week 12-16

Closing & Transition

Final document execution, SBA loan funding, ownership transfer, and 30-60 day transition support from seller

Note: Timelines can vary based on deal complexity, seller responsiveness, and financing requirements. Seller financing deals often close faster than SBA-financed transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from brokers and business owners about my acquisition process.