Calder is working with an experienced entrepreneur who is actively seeking to acquire a well-established business. Our buyer is interested in service-based companies, specifically home services, professional services, or B2B services. Our buyer is also open to light manufacturing or distribution opportunities.
The ideal business generates $3M to $15M in revenue and is located in the Chicagoland area or Northern Suburbs of Chicago.
Acquisition Criteria:
Target: Services, light manufacturing, or distribution.
Geography: Within 30 miles of Highland Park, IL.
Revenue: $3M – $15M.
About Our Client:
Our buyer is an accomplished Chicago-based operator with a proven record of driving growth across industries and business stages. Early in his career, he worked throughout the Finance and Strategy Organization at Walgreens, while becoming the youngest recipient of a Leadership Award for his initiative. He then transitioned to a Chicago-based private equity firm where he closed over $100 million in acquisitions. After receiving his MBA from the University of Chicago, our buyer went on to work as an early-employee at a venture-backed startup, he helped scale the company from Series B to a billion-dollar valuation by building partnerships, launching new verticals, and strengthening financial and sales operations. He also founded and grew a profitable home cleaning business that doubled in size its first year and maintains a 5-star rating, showing his commitment to delivering results and excellent service.
Our buyer pairs strong financial and operational expertise with genuine respect for people and legacy. His background spans Fortune 50 firms, high-growth startups, and small businesses, giving him the versatility to lead, grow, and modernize operations without losing what makes a company successful. Guided by teamwork, integrity, and servant leadership, he focuses on empowering employees, protecting culture, and driving sustainable growth. With a strong local network and a long-term commitment, he aims to preserve what owners have built, expand prudently, and build a stable, values-driven business that supports his family and community for years to come.
If you are interested or know of a potentially interested party, please fill out the confidentially connect form or contact:
Cade Peterson
Direct: 231-920-2544
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