Our Acquisition Criteria
We're looking to acquire one established essential services business in South East Queensland in 2026. Below is exactly what we're looking for — so you can quickly assess whether your business might be a fit.
Industry Focus
Essential services businesses with recurring revenue and compliance-driven operations.
- HVAC & Air Conditioning (installation, maintenance, preventative contracts)
- Electrical (commercial testing, compliance, installation)
- Pest Control (commercial & residential, preventative contracts)
- Building Management Systems (environmental monitoring, energy efficiency)
- Fire Protection Services (sprinklers, suppression, compliance testing)
- Plumbing (commercial service agreements, compliance, drainage)
- Cleaning & Facilities Management (commercial contracts, recurring)
- Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (strata, commercial, local government contracts)
- IT Services / Managed Service Providers (MSP, recurring contracts)
Financial Profile
We're looking for established, profitable businesses with clean books.
- EBITDA: $400,000 - $700,000
- Annual revenue: $1.5M - $3M
- Recurring revenue: 40% or higher
- Clean financial records (3+ years of audited or accountant-prepared statements)
- Stable or growing revenue trend
Operational Requirements
Well-run businesses with a solid team and established customer base.
- Located in South East Queensland (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Toowoomba)
- Established 10+ years
- Team of 5-25 employees
- Owner willing to support 3-6 month transition
- Active QBCC licence (where applicable)
- Current compliance documentation
Ideal Seller Profile
We work best with owners who care about what happens after the sale.
- Owner-operator approaching retirement
- Proud of the business and team they've built
- Wants to see the business continue and grow
- Open to a structured transition period
- Values a buyer who'll be hands-on, not absentee
From First Contact to Close
We move efficiently and respectfully. Every conversation is confidential, and we're transparent about our criteria and timeline at every stage.
48-Hour Initial Review
Send us your information memorandum or a brief overview. We'll review it and respond within 48 hours with a clear yes, no, or questions. No time-wasting.
Confidential Discussion
A face-to-face or video conversation to understand your business, your goals, and what matters to you in a transition. We share our background and plans openly.
Site Visit & Deep Dive
We visit the business, meet key staff (confidentially if needed), review operations, and assess the AI and systems opportunities we see for growth.
LOI, Due Diligence & Close
If we're aligned, we issue a Letter of Intent, conduct formal due diligence with our advisors, and work toward a clean, fair close that protects your legacy.
What Makes Us Different as Buyers
We're not private equity. We're not a roll-up. We're two people who want to buy one business, move to SEQ, and operate it personally for the long term.
Legacy Preservation
We understand you've built something over decades. We're not stripping assets or cutting staff — we're building on what you've created.
Hands-On Owners
No fund managers, no absentee ownership. We work in the business. Your team, your clients, and your reputation matter to us personally.
Corporate Rigour, Personal Touch
Canva, KPMG, RACQ, Virgin, Suncorp — we bring systems thinking and AI capability that most individual buyers simply can't offer.
Local & Committed
We live in SEQ. We're part of the community. This isn't a remote investment — it's our home and our future.
Capital Ready
We have our financing structured and advisors engaged. When we find the right business, we can move efficiently to close.
Fair & Transparent
We'll tell you upfront if your business isn't the right fit. No stringing you along, no lowball offers after months of due diligence.
Think your business might be a fit?
Every conversation is confidential. We'll tell you honestly whether we think there's a match — no time-wasting for either side.
Book a Confidential Call