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Our Next Investment: Is your business a good fit for our next acquisition?
Our Next Investment: Is your business a good fit for our next acquisition?
We are actively seeking to acquire and grow an established business in Roseville or the Greater Sacramento region that meets the following profile:
Financial Characteristics
Financial Characteristics
Earnings Profile: Stable, cash-flowing businesses in the $250K – $350K Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) range.
Revenue Quality: High proportion of recurring or repeat contractual revenue.
Customer Concentration: Minimal reliance on any single client or account to protect revenue stability.
Business Characteristics
Business Characteristics
Track Record: Minimum of 3–5 consecutive years of historical profitability.
Ownership Status: A retiring founder, or an owner looking to step back from daily operations to pursue their next chapter.
Team Structure: A capable middle-management layer or a loyal, experienced staff willing to stay through the transition.
What We Avoid: We do not invest in early-stage startups, venture-backed tech, or deeply distressed turnaround situations.
Geographic Focus
Geographic Focus
We are strictly focused on acquisitions within Roseville, the Greater Sacramento Area, and Northern California. Because we manage our investments hands-on, we limit our search to companies located within a 2-hour drive of our home base. This ensures we can be physically present to support your team through the transition and beyond.
The Ideal Profile
The Ideal Profile
Our ideal profile a business built on a solid foundation—specifically featuring a great local reputation and a loyal, experienced team. We look for companies with:
Customer Loyalty: Strong retention, recurring service agreements, or deep roots with local B2B accounts.
Stable Operations: A business that doesn't rely entirely on the owner to put out fires every day to function.
Pride in Craft: A team that is known for quality work, whether they are managing civil engineering blueprints or maintaining local commercial facilities.
Our Value Add
Our Value Add
We are intentionally looking for companies that have not yet fully leaned into modern digital sales, online marketing, or operational technology. We specialize in introducing these modern tools to protect your staff and accelerate growth for the next generation.
Industries Of Interest:
Industries Of Interest:
1. Essential Residential & Field Services
1. Essential Residential & Field Services
Climate & Utility: HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Contractors.
Property Care: Landscaping, Tree Services, and Pool Maintenance/Service.
Specialized Home Services: Pest Control, Garage Door Service, Appliance Repair, and Septic Services.
Exterior Care: Roofing and Painting Contractors.
2. Commercial & Facility Services
2. Commercial & Facility Services
Facility Care: Janitorial, Commercial Cleaning, and Building/Facility Maintenance.
Exterior & Site Maintenance: Property Maintenance Services, Parking Lot Maintenance, and Pressure Washing Services.
Commercial Print & Brand Operations: Graphics Printing, Commercial Signage, Large-Format Printing, and B2B Document/Packaging Solutions.
3. Low-Voltage & Security Infrastructure
3. Low-Voltage & Security Infrastructure
Security & Alarms: Security System Installation, Fire Alarm Services, and Access Control Systems.
Data & Infrastructure: Low-Voltage Contractors, Network Cabling Services, Telecom Contractors, and Audio-Visual (AV) Installation.
4. Light Industrial & Custom Manufacturing
4. Light Industrial & Custom Manufacturing
Precision Shops: Machine Shops, CNC Machining, and Metal Fabrication.
Industrial Support: Industrial Equipment Repair, Custom Manufacturing, Packaging Companies, and Wholesale Distributors.
5. Selective Logistics & Route-Based Services
5. Selective Logistics & Route-Based Services
Transport & Logistics: Logistics Companies and Freight Forwarding.
Delivery Operations: Local Courier Services, Last-Mile Delivery, and Specialized Route Operations.
6. Property Restoration & Selective B2B Services
6. Property Restoration & Selective B2B Services
Emergency Services: Water Damage Restoration, Fire Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, and Disaster Recovery.
Professional Business Services: Managed Service Providers (MSPs), IT Support, Civil Engineering, and Land Surveying Firms.
Let’s have a confidential, 15-minute introductory conversation. No pressure, just a chance to see if we can help you find your gateway to what’s next.
To learn more email us to start@throughthegateway.com
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