Acquisition Criteria

The Blue Haven
Buy Box.

Clear criteria, a decisive process, and a credible buyer. Here’s exactly what we look for — and what we don’t.

$500K – $3MEBITDA / Cash Flow
$3M–$25MEnterprise Value
$3M – $20MRevenue
4.0x–5.5xEBITDA Valuation
About Blue Haven
Operators Buying
Operators

Blue Haven Capital Group partners with owner-operators and management teams to identify, acquire, and improve lower-middle-market businesses. Led by experienced operators with deep acquisition expertise, we bring capital, strategic guidance, and a commitment to sustainable EBITDA growth.

We are a permanent-capital buyer, not a three-year flip. When a business fits the box below, we can move quickly and close with certainty — and then hold, reinvest, and build for the long-term.

Target Investment Profile
The Buy Box

The parameters that define a Blue Haven fit. If a business lines up here, it’s worth a conversation.

EBITDA / Cash Flow
$500K – $3M
Enterprise Value
$3M – $25M
Revenue
$3M – $20M
Valuation
4.0x – 5.5x EBITDA (quality-dependent)
EBITDA Margin
> 15% (mfg & services)  ·  cash-flow-led (distribution)
Industries
Manufacturing · Distribution · Services · Real Estate
Geography
Intermountain West & Southeast
The Filter — every target clears the same bar
Essential, non-discretionary demandRecurring revenueTangible assetsSuccession gapLow tech-disruption riskDefensible niches
The Other Side of the Box
What We Do Not Acquire

Being clear about what we pass on saves everyone time — and keeps our focus where we add the most value.

Startups or pre-revenue companies
Highly regulated industries (healthcare billing, financial services requiring licensure)
Real estate development or land speculation
Technology companies without defensible recurring revenue
Retail or restaurant concepts
Businesses requiring significant post-close key-man dependency
For Brokers & Intermediaries
Deal Flow
Welcome.

Blue Haven is a credible, decisive buyer that moves quickly and closes with integrity. If you have a business that fits the box, we want to see it.