Our Ideal Acquisition

Geography

• San Diego County (primary focus)
• Must be locally operated with significant presence in the region

Financial Profile

• Revenue: $1M – $5M annually
• EBITDA: $300K – $1M
• Profitable with consistent cash flow
• Clean financials and transparent operations

Industry Focus While we evaluate opportunities across sectors, we’re particularly interested in:

• Niche manufacturing – Companies with established production processes ripe for automation
• Technical services – Businesses requiring specialized technical knowledge
• Specialty trades – Service businesses with strong customer relationships and technical expertise
• Engineering services – Companies serving B2B markets with recurring revenue potential

Business Characteristics We look for businesses with:

• Strong technical foundations and operational know-how
• Opportunities for technology integration and process improvement
• Loyal customer bases built over years of quality service
• Owner-operated businesses ready for transition
• Established market position with recurring revenue
• Quality teams in place (or ability to build one)

Timeline

• Actively seeking acquisition now
• Can move quickly for the right opportunity
• Prepared for rapid due diligence with our experienced deal team

What We’re NOT Looking For

To save everyone time, we’re not interested in:

• Turnaround situations or distressed assets
• Businesses heavily dependent on the owner’s personal relationships
• Industries requiring specialized licenses we don’t possess
• Opportunities outside San Diego or Imperial County

Industry Flexibility with Technical Focus

While we’re open to strong businesses across sectors, Perelo Partners is particularly well-suited for technically-oriented businesses:

Why Technical Businesses?

• Graham’s MEng in Mechanical Engineering provides deep understanding of technical operations
• Current role managing automation and robotics at Google brings cutting-edge modernization capabilities
• Previous experience in manufacturing, engineering services, and technical product development
• Proven ability to implement enterprise software systems and process improvements
• Track record of integrating automation and data-driven systems into traditional businesses

Ideal Fits Include:

• Niche manufacturing companies with opportunities for automation
• Technical service providers with specialized knowledge requirements
• Engineering services firms serving B2B markets
• Specialty trade businesses with loyal customer relationships
• Companies with recurring revenue from technical expertise

What Makes a Business Attractive: Beyond the numbers and industry, we look for:

• Strong technical foundations or processes that can be improved
• Customer relationships built on expertise and quality
• Opportunities to modernize through technology integration
• Owner-operators ready to transition but wanting to preserve their legacy
• Teams with technical skills and institutional knowledge worth retaining

The Right Fit Matters

Beyond the numbers, we’re looking for:

• A business with a story and legacy worth preserving
• An owner ready to transition to their next chapter
• A team we can support and grow with
• Customers and partners we can serve with excellence

Questions We’ll Ask

In our initial conversations, expect us to explore:

• What makes your business unique?
• What are the growth opportunities you see?
• What’s important to you in a transition?
• How can we best serve your team and customers?