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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsMarch 7, 2024✓ Verified in SBA records

Bought Tiny, Grew to $4m

with Chad Fondriest · Darby Creek Trading

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

The Deal

Business
Darby Creek Trading
Industry
ecommerce brand selling decorative wreaths
State
OH
Purchase Price
$130K
Multiple (SDE)
4.0x
Year
2019
LTV at Close
90%
Deal Source
broker

Financing Structure

SBA 7(a)
$117K
Buyer Equity
$13K

Strategic Rationale

Acquire a low-risk side business with high growth potential through digital marketing.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Revenue grew from $150k to $4M annually; moved to 35,000 sq ft warehouse.

The LenderHawk View

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P + 4.03%
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Matched SBA Loan Records

SBA loan filings we matched to this deal

German American Bank95%
$986KP + 2.15%FY2014
German American Bank95%
$360KP + 2.15%FY2014
German American Bank95%
$372KP + 2.15%FY2014

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