Co-Investment Platform for Small Business Acquisitions

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Co-Investment Platform for Small Business Acquisitions

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The Best Ever CRE Show

The Best Ever CRE Show

JF 4032: Silver Tsunami, Smart Leverage and Recession-Resistant Cash Flow ft. Sean Smith

Host: Pascal Wagner

Timestamp: 48:45 - 49:30

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Direct Quote

"We've dropped the ticket sizes down to 10 K for folks. So what that... allows people to dip their toe in the water and learn about these misconceptions."

Market Gap

High minimum investment limits access to small business deals.

Many individual investors face high barriers when it comes to investing in small businesses, particularly due to minimum investment thresholds that can be prohibitive. These high minimums often prevent potential investors from accessing lucrative opportunities in the small business acquisition space. By lowering these thresholds, more individuals can participate, enabling them to learn about investing while spreading their risk across multiple deals. Additionally, the lack of structured platforms for co-investment leaves many investors without the necessary support and guidance to make informed decisions.

Summary

A co-investment platform focused on small business acquisitions could significantly lower the entry barriers for individual investors wanting to participate in this lucrative asset class. By setting a lower minimum investment threshold, such as $10,000, more retail investors can gain access to deals that were previously limited to high-net-worth individuals or institutional investors. This platform would not only facilitate investments but also provide educational resources, market insights, and a network to help investors make informed decisions. The platform could leverage technology to streamline the investment process, making it easier for investors to join and collaborate on deals.

Categorization

Business Model
Marketplace
Target Founder
Generalist
Difficulty
Medium
Time to Revenue
< 1 month
Initial Investment
< $100

Potential MRR (18-24 months)

Conservative
$5,000 - $10,000 MRR
Moderate (Most Likely)
$10,000 - $25,000 MRR
Optimistic
$25,000 - $50,000 MRR

* Estimates assume solo founder/bootstrap scenario with competent execution

Scores

Clarity
8/10
Novelty
7/10
Feasibility
8/10
Market Potential
9/10
Evidence
7/10
Overall
7.8/10
Found on September 18, 2025 • Analyzed on September 18, 2025 7:58 AM

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