Project Horizon
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Project Horizon

Business ServicesNorth AmericaPlatform Acquisition$15M – $40M

This opportunity is presented in teaser format. Additional materials are available only to qualified parties following review and confidentiality procedures.

Buyer Overview

Established lower middle market private equity firm seeking platform acquisition in business services. The buyer has significant experience in the sector and is prepared to move quickly on attractive opportunities with strong management teams.

Buyer Profile

Buyer Type
Lower Middle Market PE
Fund Size
$150M+
Check Size
$10M – $30M equity
Hold Period
5–7 years
Approach
Founder-friendly, growth-oriented
Add-ons
Active buy-and-build strategy

Acquisition Criteria

Revenue Range

$10M – $30M in annual revenue

EBITDA Range

$2M – $5M with 15%+ margins preferred

Geography

North America, with preference for U.S.-based targets

Recurring Revenue

Contract-based or recurring revenue models preferred

Management

Strong management team willing to stay post-close

Market Position

Defensible niche or regional market leadership

Investment Thesis

Strategy
Building a platform in fragmented business services sector with buy-and-build strategy
Target EV Range
$15M – $40M
Timeline
Actively deploying capital

Ideal Target Profile

Founder-Owned Businesses

Owners seeking liquidity with continued involvement

Corporate Carve-Outs

Non-core divisions of larger companies

Family Businesses

Succession situations with strong fundamentals

Sponsor Portfolio Companies

Add-on opportunities from other PE firms

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If you have a business that fits this buyer's criteria, submit it for consideration. All submissions reviewed within 48 hours.

Access Process

Staged Information Release

FCP manages all M&A mandates through a controlled, confidentiality-sensitive process.

Step 1

Review Teaser

Review blind teaser and initial opportunity summary

Step 2

Request Access

Submit access request with buyer background

Step 3

NDA & Qualification

Execute NDA and complete buyer qualification

Step 4

Materials Access

Receive CIM and additional materials upon approval