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Re:This venture-backed startup has quietly bought more than ... by adrianmonk on Saturday August 26, 2023 @02:58PM (#37275816)
Makes sense. At https://www.teamshares.com/brokers , if you click on "Download buyer's profile", it says a few things that suggest they've taken that into account:

> Due to our specific needs, we are often forced to pass on good businesses.

And they want companies with:

> at least two managers or supervisors supporting the owner in bookkeeping, dispatch, sales, or project management

And:

> Our structure requires the inclusion of certain expense items (like presidents, finance leads, and/or general managers) that other buyers may not have to factor in. This means sometimes our price comes in lower than an individual buyer who benefits from that salary.

Re:This venture-backed startup has quietly bought more than ... by SoftTalker on Saturday August 26, 2023 @06:58PM (#37277687)
> And they want companies with:

>> at least two managers or supervisors supporting the owner in bookkeeping, dispatch, sales, or project management

That sounds like a bigger business than “mom and pop” to be honest.

Re:This venture-backed startup has quietly bought more than ... by JKCalhoun on Saturday August 26, 2023 @07:36PM (#37277911)
Maybe family-run business is a better term?

Somewhat related, I feel like probably every city in the U.S. has a family or two that have seemingly sewn up the new-car dealership businesses in their respective communities.