New Deals: A disaster restoration business, managed IT service provider, and 3 other finds

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1/ Disaster Restoration Company

📍 Location: Georgia
💰 Asking Price: $3,000,000
💼 EBITDA: $892,700
📊 Revenue: $2,009,000
📅 Established: 2019

💭 My 2 Cents: I rarely come across essential service businesses that are successfully absentee-run, so this one jumped out at me immediately. This Atlanta-area disaster restoration company offers a full range of services, including water damage repair, wind and fire damage restoration, and emergency plumbing. I like that restoration companies have steady year-round demand from emergency plumbing and small everyday water jobs, while also being able to capitalize on storm events for higher-margin spikes. This business has a mix of residential (90%) and commercial (10%) clients, with 70% of revenue insurance-funded and 30% direct pay. I really like how their strong relationships with insurance companies provide both an ongoing referral funnel and highly reliable payments. That said, I’d need to understand the working capital requirements given insurance reimbursements can take 30–90+ days to pay out, and how much cash is tied up in slow-pays. I’d also dig into their revenue mix of mitigation (high-margin, quick jobs) vs. rebuild (larger, longer-cycle projects), as well as monthly revenue by service line (water vs. fire vs. plumbing) to evaluate seasonality. Assuming a solid transition plan with key personnel remaining in place, this looks like a rare chance to acquire a business that could be largely hands off.

2/ Managed IT Service Provider

📍 Location: Massachusetts
💰 Asking Price: $2,975,000
💼 EBITDA: $822,664
📊 Revenue: $2,472,666
📅 Established: 2018

💭 My 2 Cents: I really like managed IT services companies as they’re usually subscription or contract-based and provide predictable cash flow. This business has a strong 25+ year track record and serves a diverse clientele across sectors, from financial services and healthcare to higher education and manufacturing, benefiting from a loyal client base and steady referrals. A key positive is that they provide both managed IT services and custom software development, allowing them to generate recurring revenue from long-term retainers while also capturing higher-margin one-off software projects. This dual offering also gives them an edge in a competitive industry where most MSPs focus purely on IT support. I’d want to dig into their revenue mix (% recurring vs. project-based), gross margins by service line, average contract length, renewal rates, churn, key engineer/developer tenure and compensation, and utilization rates. Ultimately, this business is well-positioned to ride strong tailwinds, as the U.S. managed services market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.6% from 2023–2030, driven by increased cloud adoption, rising cybersecurity threats, and digital transformation initiatives.

3/ Storm Protection Contractor

📍 Location: Florida
💰 Asking Price: N/A
💼 EBITDA: $1,523,220
📊 Revenue: $9,121,815
📅 Established: 2010

💭 My 2 Cents: I’m a big fan of businesses operating in industries with regulation-driven demand, and this one is a great example. This Florida–based company specializes in the design, supply, and installation of storm protection products including impact-rated windows, doors, shutters, and custom glass railings, which are increasingly mandated by insurance companies and building codes. They serve both new construction and retrofit residential markets, with experience in high-rise condominiums and complex architectural projects. I like that they have a patent-pending system that integrates hurricane protection with architectural-grade glass railings, giving them a unique competitive edge. I also like that the sale includes their real estate (showroom, office, and warehouse on 1.2 acres) as well as $350K in vehicles and equipment. I’d want more details on their job mix (new construction vs. retrofit), average job size, pipeline backlog, client concentration with condo developers or architects, and payment terms with builders and homeowners. Florida is experiencing more frequent and severe storms, and this business is well-positioned to ride that tailwind for years to come.

4/ Marketing Agency

📍 Location: California
💰 Asking Price: $8,500,000
💼 EBITDA: $1,809,491
📊 Revenue: $9,304,261
📅 Established: 2003

💭 My 2 Cents: This established marketing and advertising agency has been in business for 22 years, serving a mix of B2B technology and retail clients. They provide advertising, event design, and Amazon storefront/data management support and operate fully remotely with a longstanding team that doesn’t rely on the owners (who work about 10 hours per week). The elephant in the room is a client concentration issue: one client represents about one-third of their revenue. While that client has been with them for 15 years, it still poses a risk. I’d want to understand the stickiness of this relationship and, if they are truly embedded in the workflow, structure the deal to mitigate the downside. I’d also dig into their revenue mix between retainer contracts and project-based work, annual client churn, whether they have a dedicated sales engine for new client acquisition, and the strength of their performance evidence (case studies, ROI metrics, storefront revenue growth) that a buyer could leverage to propel growth. The owners’ willingness to stay on for an extended period could be a real plus, facilitating a smooth transition and providing valuable continuity with clients.

5/ Acoustic Sensor Manufacturer

📍 Location: Washington State
💰 Asking Price: $1,350,000
💼 EBITDA: $550,000
📊 Revenue: $1,050,000
📅 Established: 1998

💭 My 2 Cents: This niche company has focused on the design and manufacture of acoustic equipment and component parts for more than 25 years. Scientific and commercial research now accounts for nearly half their revenue, while other arms of the business concentrate on a broad range of applications, including ecotourism, aquaculture, industrial monitoring, leak detection, and audio recording. They serve both domestic and international clients and are well-diversified, with no single customer representing more than 7% of annual sales. They possess deep technical expertise that is difficult to replicate, while their exceptionally strong margins highlight both pricing power and the critical importance of their products to customers. Institutions engaged in research or industrial monitoring often sign multi-year contracts or have repeat needs, so I’d want to explore their level of repeat/recurring business and historical churn. I’d also want to understand what patents, proprietary designs, or trade secrets protect their technology, which business arms drive the highest profitability, and who within the organization holds the key technical expertise. While this is a highly specialized offering, the owner is committed to a smooth transition and is open to seller financing.