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Carr Capital Partners
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

Debt Service Coverage Ratio

Revenue Type

Recurring, repeat, or reoccurring demand preferred

Subscription, contracted, or consistent customer need

Location

Charlotte Metro (Primary)

Also open to remote opportunities outside of this radius

Years in Business

20+ Years

Established team in place

Where We Have an Edge

Industries where our technical background creates unique value

Mainframe Enterprise Technology

Deep expertise in legacy systems, modernization, and mission-critical environments

Data Center & Infrastructure Support

Experience operating and supporting enterprise infrastructure environments

Tech-Enabled Service Businesses

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

Operationally Simple Businesses

Proven models with systems, teams, and low owner dependency

Deal Breakers

Characteristics that typically don't align with our criteria

Businesses less than 10 years old

Early stage Franchise Concepts

Declining revenue

High owner dependency

Customer concentration >20%

No SOPs or undocumented operations

Inconsistent or unclear financials

Capex-heavy with aging equipment

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

LOI in 5 Weeks

Transparent Process

Certainty to Close

Respect for Your Legacy

How We Evaluate Deals

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

1

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.

2

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.

3

Management Discussion

Week 2-3

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

4

Additional Due Diligence

Week 3-4

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

5

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.

1
Week 1-8

Due Diligence

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

2
Week 2-10

SBA Financing

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

3
Week 6-12

Purchase Agreement

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

4
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.