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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsMarch 21, 2022✓ Verified in SBA records

Shut Out by Industry Brokers, an Entrepreneur Finds a Way

with Patrick Dichter · Appletree Business Services

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

The Deal

Business
Appletree Business Services
Industry
Bookkeeping
State
NH
Purchase Price
$1
Year
2021
Deal Source
proprietary

Strategic Rationale

Wanted a sticky, B2B recurring revenue model with room for cross-selling.

Post-Acquisition Performance

MRR up 10%; all clients retained.

The LenderHawk View

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Median Spread
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Matched SBA Loan Records

SBA loan filings we matched to this deal

Needham Bank95%
$617KP + 0.25%FY2022
Needham Bank95%
$250KP + 2.50%FY2022
Needham Bank95%
$1.0MP − 1.75%FY2022

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