Annual earnings
$300,000–$500,000+ in sustainable annual SDE or EBITDA
Our acquisition criteria
Good businesses.
Strong foundations.
At Adrian Croft Enterprises, we seek to acquire established, profitable small businesses with strong fundamentals and opportunities for long-term growth.
We are industry-flexible and prioritize businesses with sustainable earnings, dependable customer relationships, experienced teams, and operational systems that support continued success.
Ideal business profile
Business history
5+ years of established operations preferred
Profitability
Consistent, verifiable earnings and positive cash flow
Revenue model
Recurring or repeat revenue strongly preferred
Management
Experienced employees or management team in place
Owner involvement
Limited dependence on the current owner
Geography
Online businesses nationwide preferred; also interested in businesses in Utah and the Mountain West
Industry
Broad flexibility across established, profitable industries
Growth potential
Opportunities for operational improvement, technology adoption, or organic growth
Transaction structure
Flexible; personal equity, acquisition financing, and seller financing where appropriate
Industries of interest.
While we are open to opportunities across many industries, we are particularly interested in:
B2B Services
Essential services supporting other businesses, especially those with established contracts and repeat customers.
Technology & Software
Established software products, SaaS businesses, and technology-enabled services with dependable revenue.
Professional & Specialized Services
Niche service businesses with strong reputations, specialized expertise, and loyal customers.
Light Manufacturing & Distribution
Established businesses with defensible products, reliable customer demand, and manageable capital expenditure requirements.
Online Businesses
Profitable digital businesses with diversified traffic sources, sustainable margins, and established operating processes.
What we value most.
Sustainable Cash Flow
Consistent, verifiable earnings supported by a proven business model rather than short-term trends or aggressive growth projections.
Operational Independence
An experienced team, documented processes, and established systems that allow the business to operate without constant involvement from its owner.
Customer Loyalty
Long-standing customer relationships, recurring contracts, or dependable repeat business that support predictable revenue.
Long-Term Durability
Products or services with enduring demand, reasonable competitive protection, and resilience through changing economic conditions.
Opportunities for Thoughtful Growth
Potential to improve efficiency, strengthen systems, leverage technology, or expand existing customer relationships without fundamentally changing the business.
Our investment approach
Personal capital.
A long-term perspective.
Adrian Croft Enterprises is an independent, privately funded acquisition company. We invest our own capital and take a personal, long-term approach to business ownership.
We are not focused on rapid turnarounds or short-term resale strategies. Our objective is to acquire quality businesses, preserve the relationships and operating strengths that made them successful, and build on that foundation for years to come.
We recognize that every business is unique. Our acquisition criteria are guidelines rather than rigid requirements, and we welcome conversations about opportunities that may fall outside these parameters.
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We welcome relevant opportunities and introductions, including those that may fall outside these guidelines.
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