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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsJuly 28, 2025✓ Verified in SBA records

A $10m Acquisition for Freedom and Family

with Anica John · DiggyPOD

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LenderHawk analysis. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Acquiring Minds.

The Deal

Business
DiggyPOD
Industry
print-on-demand service for self-publishers
State
MI
Purchase Price
$8.9M
Year
2024
Financing
mixed
LTV at Close
90%
Deal Source
proprietary

Financing Structure

$5.0M
$2.6M
SBA 7(a)
$5.0M (63%)
Bank Loan
$2.6M (33%)
Buyer Equity
$300K (4%)

Strategic Rationale

Gaining schedule control for family while leveraging background in creator-focused products.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Early transition phase; implementing technical upgrades and exploring AI agent integration.

The LenderHawk View

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Matched SBA Loan Records

SBA loan filings we matched to this deal

Northwest Bank95%
$5.0MP + 2.50%FY2025

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