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Acquisition Criteria

Acquisition Criteria
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Actively seeking established businesses with strong fundamentals

We’re Ready to Buy
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Newance Growth is actively seeking to acquire our first business in the San Diego metro area. We’re pre-qualified with $1.5M in SBA financing and ready to move quickly on the right opportunity.

We’re looking for established businesses with proven fundamentals and untapped potential - companies where operational expertise and strategic leadership can unlock meaningful growth.

Target Acquisition Profile

Financial Profile

Seller’s Discretionary Earnings: $500K - $1M
Revenue: $1M - $5M
EBITDA Margin: 15%+ preferred

We’re focused on profitable businesses with clean financials and demonstrated cash flow stability.

Geographic Focus

Primary: San Diego County
Secondary: Southern California

We prioritize local businesses where we can be hands-on and engaged with operations, employees, and customers.

Business Characteristics

  • Established operations: 3+ years in business
  • Recurring revenue or repeat customer base
  • Strong fundamentals with growth opportunity
  • Transferable operations that don’t depend solely on owner

Industry of Interest

We’re Particularly Interested In:
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Home Services
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Plumbing, HVAC, electrical, landscaping, property maintenance, and similar trades-based businesses. Strong operational fundamentals with opportunity to implement technology and process improvements.

Technology Services
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IT services, managed service providers (MSPs), software development shops, and technology consulting firms. Businesses where technical expertise and operational discipline can drive scalability.

Construction & Specialty Trades
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General contracting, specialty subcontractors, or construction-adjacent businesses with established client relationships and reputation.

Professional Services
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Business services with recurring revenue models, established client bases, and opportunities for operational optimization.

Industries We’re Not Pursuing
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While we respect all businesses, we’re intentionally focused and declining opportunities in:

  • Cannabis-related businesses
  • Restaurants and food service
  • Traditional retail stores
  • Businesses heavily dependent on single contracts or customers

What Makes Us Different as a Buyer
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Operational Expertise
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20+ years of hands-on experience turning around underperforming operations. We understand what it takes to run a business profitably - from front-line operations to P&L management.

Technical Competency
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Software engineering background means we can evaluate technical infrastructure, implement automation, and leverage technology to drive efficiency without disrupting operations.

Financial Readiness
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Pre-qualified with $1.5M in SBA financing from Huntington Bank (the nation’s largest SBA lender). We can move quickly through diligence and close efficiently.

Legacy Preservation
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We don’t strip down businesses. We strengthen them. Your employees, customers, and community relationships matter to us. We’re here to build on what you’ve created.

Transaction Structure
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We work collaboratively to structure deals that respect your legacy while enabling smooth ownership transition.

  • Cash Available: $80K injection capital
  • Financing: SBA 7(a) pre-qualified up to $1.5M
  • Structure Flexibility: Open to seller financing, earnouts, or transition consulting arrangements

Ready to Discuss Your Business?
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If you’re a business owner considering your exit, a broker with a matching opportunity, or an investor interested in partnering on deals - let’s start a conversation.

Confidentiality Guaranteed
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All discussions are handled with complete confidentiality. We understand the sensitive nature of business sales and respect your privacy throughout the process.

Currently seeking first acquisition. Serious inquiries only.