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Carr Capital Partners

Fast responses. Commission protected. No games. A serious buyer who respects your time and closes deals.

Mike C. Matthews

About Me

Mike C. Matthews, Founder & Managing Partner

I have 15+ years of experience building and operating mission-critical systems at companies like Fidelity Investments, McMaster-Carr, Mastercard via Edge Solutions, and Broadcom. That background shaped how I operate: systems-driven, disciplined, and focused on execution.

I'm not buying to flip. I acquire and operate businesses for the long term, focusing on improving people, processes, and systems. When I engage on a deal, I'm serious, prepared, and committed to a smooth process.

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Why Brokers Work With Us

72-Hour Response

Every deal reviewed within 2-3 business days. No ghosting, no delays. You'll always know where you stand.

Commission Protected

Your commission is protected. No side deals, no going around you. Your relationship with your client is respected.

LOI in 5 Weeks

For deals that fit our criteria, we move fast. SBA pre-qualified means no financing surprises.

Direct Communication

You talk directly to the decision-maker. No layers, no committees. Clear answers, fast decisions.

Certainty of Close

SBA pre-qualified with an established lender relationship. When we commit, we close.

Clean Process

Organized due diligence, clear timelines, professional documentation. We make your job easier.

What We're Looking For

These are our target criteria. If a deal is close but not exact, submit it anyway—we review every opportunity.

SDE Range

$500K+

Purchase Price

Up to $3M

Location

Charlotte Metro (Primary); open to semi-absentee opportunities outside this radius

Industries

Mainframe & Enterprise Technology, Data Center & Infrastructure Support, Tech-Enabled Service Businesses, Essential B2B Services, Route-Based & Local Service Businesses, Operationally Simple Businesses

Revenue Type

Recurring, repeat, or reoccurring demand preferred

Owner Role

Can transition within 90 days

CIM Checklist

Here's what helps us evaluate a deal quickly. The more complete the package, the faster we can respond.

Financials

  • 3 years of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet)
  • Tax returns for 3 years
  • SDE/EBITDA add-back schedule
  • Revenue trends (YoY growth or decline)
  • Asking price and deal structure expectations

Operations

  • Customer concentration breakdown
  • Lease terms and real estate details
  • Equipment list and condition
  • Licenses, permits, and certifications
  • SOPs and documented processes
  • Growth opportunities and risks

People & Transition

  • Key employee overview
  • Owner's role and weekly hours
  • Reason for selling
  • Transition support timeline

Our Evaluation Process

1

Initial Review

72 hours

CIM review, preliminary fit assessment, follow-up questions if needed.

2

Deep Dive

Week 1-2

Financial analysis, valuation modeling, initial call with broker.

3

Management Discussion

Week 2-3

Call with owner to discuss operations, team, and transition.

4

LOI Submitted

Week 4-5

Letter of Intent if aligned on value and terms.

Ready to Submit a Deal?

We review every submission and respond within 72 hours.