Know Exactly What You're Looking For
Most buyers chase deals without a framework. The Buyers Profile gives you a structured system to define your acquisition criteria, screen targets, and score deals — so you stop wasting time on businesses that were never going to work.
Buying a Business Without a Framework Is Gambling
You wouldn't hire without a job description. Why would you acquire without defining exactly what "good" looks like?
Chasing every listing
Screen against defined criteria — and say no faster.
Gut-feel evaluations
Score every deal against weighted, structured metrics.
No way to compare deals
Side-by-side scorecards show which deal actually fits.
Three Tools, One System
Define what you want. Track what's out there. Score what matters.
Buy Criteria
Define 30+ weighted acquisition criteria across financial, management, customer, market, and deal structure categories. Mark must-haves, adjust weights, and build your ideal target profile.
Deal Pipeline
Track active opportunities with revenue, EBITDA, asking price, and auto-scored match percentage. Move deals through stages and spot the best fits instantly.
Scorecard
Evaluate any deal against your buy criteria with a structured pass/fail scorecard. Compare deals side-by-side and make data-backed decisions.
30+ Criteria. 5 Categories. Fully Weighted.
Every serious buyer needs to know their non-negotiables. Here's what you'll define.
Financial Criteria
- Revenue Range
- EBITDA Margin
- EBITDA Dollar Range
- Asking Multiple
- Growth Rate
Management & Leadership
- Leadership Team
- GM in Place
- Non-Owner Dependent
- Culture & Retention
- Succession Plan
Customer Metrics
- Customer Concentration
- Recurring Revenue
- Contract Length
- Customer Satisfaction
- Churn Rate
Market Position
- Industry
- Geography
- Market Growth
- Competitive Position
- Barriers to Entry
Deal Structure
- Deal Size
- Owner Financing
- Earnout Tolerance
- Timeline
- Transition Support
Weighted Scoring
- Custom weight per criterion
- Must-have vs. nice-to-have
- Auto-calculated match %
- Side-by-side comparisons
- Pass/fail scorecard
Built for Serious Acquirers
First-time buyers who need structure
Search fund operators tracking multiple deals
PE-backed operators evaluating add-ons
Strategic acquirers expanding into new markets
Stop Guessing. Start Screening.
The Buyers Profile is free to use. Define your criteria, load your pipeline, and make acquisition decisions backed by data — not hope.