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Hi all — we have two really interesting deals in the $2-3M EBITDA range from our network.
Arts & Crafts Home Kits Provider
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Interested in learning more? Contact James at [email protected] to receive the full deal details.
📝 Deal Overview
Why this deal: A profitable, high-growth consumer products platform operating at the intersection of arts & crafts, gifting, and experiences. Founded in the early 2020s, the company has rapidly scaled to ~$15M in revenue with strong profitability (~20% EBITDA margin), all achieved without institutional capital.
The business benefits from a diversified SKU portfolio and multi-channel distribution (DTC, Amazon, retail, gifting platforms, and B2B). For financial buyers, the opportunity lies in professionalizing growth, expanding retail penetration, and scaling internationally on top of a capital-efficient operating model. For strategics, the company represents a scaled, category-leading brand in experiential consumer products with proven demand across demographics and channels.
Revenue: ~$15,000,000
EBITDA: ~$3,200,000
EBITDA Margin: ~20%
Deal Type: Full sale
Headquarters: United States
🔎 What They Do
The company designs and sells experiential arts & crafts kits that blend creativity, gifting, and hands-on experiences for adults, children, and gift buyers.
Key operating highlights include:
85+ active SKUs across multiple craft categories
20+ new products in the pipeline, including 6 planned launches in 2026
Multi-channel distribution across:
Direct-to-consumer (DTC)
Amazon
Retail partners (with planned national expansion)
Gifting platforms
B2B and corporate events
The company has built an in-house content and marketing engine supported by a network of 500+ creators, generating over 2 billion organic and paid impressions across social platforms
In-house product design and marketing, with contract manufacturing in Asia
Regional fulfillment infrastructure across North America, Europe, and Australia
💼 Recent Private Equity Deal Comps
Private Equity Acquirer | Target | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Modella Capital | Hobbycraft | 2024 | UK’s largest arts & crafts retailer. |
AEA Investors | Melissa & Doug | 2017 | Experiential consumer products (arts, crafts, educational play). AEA scaled the brand significantly before exiting to Spin Master in 2024. |
Interview Coming Up: Value Creation in Branch-Based Services Businesses
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Robert founded and sold a fire safety business to Summit Fire (then Blackrock owned), where he helped acquire and integrate dozens of fire safety businesses. Today he runs Buffalo Growth Partners, an indy sponsor focused on field services businesses.
If you’re serious about building a durable services platform—not just pitching one—this session is for you.
Cloud & AI Digital Transformation Platform
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Interested in learning more? Contact Juan at [email protected] to receive the full deal details.
📝 Deal Overview
Why this deal: A digital-transformation platform in Colombia with a highly recurring revenue model and top-tier partner status with a global hyperscaler. The company has evolved from a cloud reseller into a full-cycle digital transformation consultancy with proprietary IP and an enterprise customer base.
The business benefits from ~90% recurring revenue, low churn (<5%), and ~94% USD-denominated income, insulating cash flows from FX volatility.
For financial sponsors, the opportunity lies in accelerating regional M&A and scaling proprietary AI and analytics products across a fragmented LATAM market. For strategics, the platform provides immediate access to certified engineering talent, hyperscaler relationships, and a defensible installed base in a fast-growing cloud adoption region.
Revenue: ~$13,000,000 (gross) / ~$4,500,000 (net)
EBITDA: ~$2,300,000
EBITDA Margin: ~50%
Deal Type: Majority sale / strategic growth partnership
Headquarters: Colombia
🔎 What They Do
Core offerings include:
Cloud & Collaboration Services: Migration, modernization, and optimization within a major global hyperscaler ecosystem, supported by top-tier partner accreditation.
SaaS Resale and Implementations: Deployment and integration of leading third-party automation platforms.
Managed Services: Ongoing optimization, support, and AI-enablement services.
Diversified portfolio of +1,400 active clients, including top-tier banks, multinational CPG conglomerates, and utility providers.
💼 Recent Private Equity Deal Comps
Acquirer | Target | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
EQT | Perficient | 2024 | Scaled digital consultancy delivering cloud, data, and digital transformation programs for enterprise clients (global delivery footprint). |
KKR | Ness Digital Engineering | 2022 | Global digital transformation services firm spanning cloud engineering, data & analytics, experience design |
Buyside Job Opportunities
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