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Acquisition Lab operates as a business acquisition training platform founded by Walker Deibel, author of "Buy Then Build" and serial entrepreneur who has acquired seven businesses. The program combines intensive four-week foundational training with ongoing advisory support and access to a vetted community of buyers. Priced at $10,000 for lifetime access, the platform has supported over 50 successful closings.
Searcher School represents the educational venture of Jed Morris, a former Air Force veteran and Microsoft engineer who transitioned from a failed $1 million business acquisition experience into becoming an independent sponsor and acquisition coach. Morris, who leads Sunset Coast Partners (focused on defense contractor acquisitions), offers the "Start Searching Challenge" and comprehensive searcher education programs built around risk mitigation and realistic diligence practices learned from his own acquisition failure. Drawing from his painful experience of losing nearly $1 million on a landscaping business acquisition, Morris focuses on teaching acquisition entrepreneurs the hard truths about business buying while building a community of fellow acquisition professionals committed to transparent education about deal risks.
Contrarian Thinking operates as a digital media company and education platform founded by Codie Sanchez, a former Wall Street professional (Goldman Sachs, State Street, Vanguard) turned private equity investor and journalist (Robert F. Kennedy Award winner). Through a weekly newsletter reaching over 700,000 subscribers and comprehensive educational programs, Sanchez teaches small business acquisition strategies focused on "boring businesses" under $10M EBITDA, while also running Contrarian Capital as a small business holding company. The platform combines free content with premium courses and community programs, positioning itself as an alternative wealth-building resource for individuals seeking financial independence through business ownership rather than traditional employment or stock market investing.
Cerebro Capital operates as a technology-enabled commercial lending marketplace connecting businesses seeking $2-100 million in financing with over 2,200 lenders through data-driven matching algorithms, generating $7.7 billion in committed proposals with a $10 million average loan size. The platform specializes in asset-based financing and provides automated lender matching, risk scoring, and rate analysis through a 15-minute assessment process.
CapitalPad is an investment platform that connects accredited investors with acquisition entrepreneurs seeking capital for search fund and independent sponsor deals. The platform only invests in historically profitable, cash-flowing companies and reviews hundreds of opportunities to offer a curated pipeline of lower-middle market deals with established, multi-year track records of profitability, charging no management fees and only earning 20% of profits after investors receive their full initial investment back.
Mainshares operates as an investment platform connecting over 1,300 accredited investors with small business acquisition opportunities ranging from $1M to $20M deals. The platform supports aspiring business owners with capital raising services while providing investors access to pre-screened opportunities with professional reporting and distribution management.
Fruition Capital operates as an Atlanta-based investment firm founded in 2023 that partners with self-funded search entrepreneurs acquiring B2B companies with $1-5 million EBITDA. The firm allows entrepreneurs to maintain control while providing significant equity capital and collaborative support throughout ownership, focusing on enduringly profitable businesses with stable earnings and diverse customer bases.
Southern California community bank headquartered in Whittier, offering business, commercial, and personal banking services with multiple locations throughout the region.
Scale Bank is an independent, privately-owned commercial bank headquartered in Edina, Minnesota, with over 50 years of history. The institution offers comprehensive business banking services, including commercial loans, personal banking, treasury services, and specialty funding solutions designed for growing businesses. Scale Bank emphasizes relationship-based banking with experienced leadership and over $600 million in assets.
SMB Invest is a marketplace platform that connects accredited investors with acquisition entrepreneurs and independent sponsors who are seeking capital to purchase established small and medium-sized businesses. The platform curates deal opportunities across various industries in the US and Canada, focusing on predictable, cash-flowing business models with proven profitability rather than startups or venture-style investments. SMB Invest streamlines the investment process by offering investors access to vetted acquisition opportunities while helping entrepreneurs and sponsors secure the equity funding needed to close their deals, targeting the lower middle market where competition from traditional private equity is more limited.
Go SBA Loans functions as a specialized SBA lending consultant that connects small businesses with financing through a network of over 100 funding partners nationwide. The firm focuses exclusively on SBA loan programs for working capital ($100,000-$5M), commercial real estate purchases and refinancing, and business acquisitions, requiring minimum annual revenue of $250,000 and three years of operating history. Operating on a success-fee model where borrowers pay nothing (lenders compensate the firm), Go SBA Loans positions itself as helping businesses navigate the complex SBA landscape while claiming their average borrower saves 8% on monthly payments through competitive lender matching.
Business Buyer Advantage represents David Barnett's multi-tiered business acquisition education system, developed since 2009 by the author of the Amazon bestselling "Franchise Warnings" (2015). Barnett's comprehensive approach includes foundational education through YouTube content and books, online training with 15+ hours of content following a case study acquisition, group coaching with a 12-module preparation program, and individual consulting services including business appraisals and deal analysis. The program focuses on systematic deal evaluation, negotiation strategies, and building personalized acquisition processes for prospective small business buyers.
Commercial Lending X operates as a nationwide commercial lending broker with 15 years of experience facilitating business financing through an extensive network of over 500 funding partners. Led by President Brad Hettich, the firm specializes in securing loans for commercial real estate, business acquisitions, SBA financing, and working capital needs, serving businesses across various industries from traditional banks to specialized lending programs. Commercial Lending X has facilitated 767 loans totaling over $1.1 billion in approved funding, positioning itself as an intermediary that connects borrowers with appropriate lenders rather than originating loans directly.
New Hampshire credit union founded in 1945, formerly Utility Workers Credit Union. Offers banking, loans, insurance, and wealth management services with shared branching access across the country.
Guardian Due Diligence specializes in Quality of Earnings (QoE) reports for small-to-medium business and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) buyers. They provide financial due diligence services for buyers who have signed a letter of intent, offering comprehensive analysis to verify the financial health and earnings accuracy of target companies. Guardian also offers educational resources, pre-LOI programs, and specialized courses to support buyers throughout the acquisition process.
Credex Advisors is a licensed CPA firm that provides technology-powered financial due diligence services for business buyers across the M&A market. The firm leverages proprietary technology to deliver mission-critical due diligence procedures at a significantly lower cost and faster turnaround than traditional options, making comprehensive financial analysis accessible for deals of any size. Their risk-based approach combines expert CPA analysis with decades of experience to help buyers navigate the financial complexity of acquisitions with confidence and precision.
Radix Financial Group operates as a Seattle-based SBA loan specialist with over 10 years of experience, having secured more than $600 million in funding for small businesses through 3,000+ closed loans. The firm focuses on fast-track SBA Express loans (funding in as little as two weeks), working capital, commercial real estate, and equipment financing, recently launching their "Go SBA Express by Radix" program to combat predatory lending practices. With nationwide service capabilities, Radix positions itself as a family-owned alternative to high-interest business lending, specializing in helping both creditworthy borrowers and those previously declined by traditional banks.
Business Buying Masterclass delivers an intensive coaching program led by instructor Elliott, claiming 75% of participants close deals within six months compared to a 90% failure rate among do-it-yourself buyers. The program centers on weekly one-on-one coaching sessions with Elliott covering deal evaluation, LOI crafting, negotiation strategy, and financing, supported by comprehensive templates and evaluation tools with lifetime access to materials. Offering a 30-day trial period, the program targets aspiring business owners seeking hands-on guidance through the acquisition process, with success stories including clients signing LOIs in as little as two weeks and completing acquisitions across manufacturing, landscaping, and service sectors.
Cayne Crossing is a transaction advisory firm specializing in buy-side financial due diligence for small business M&A. The team provides quality of earnings analysis across a wide range of industries for PE firms, corporations, and individuals, with particular expertise in partnering with searchers and search funds by performing financial diligence to mitigate deal risk and providing ongoing financial strategy support post-acquisition.