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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsJuly 22, 2024✓ Verified in SBA records

The Scrappy Path of a One-Man Holdco

with Dustin Carreon · COI Holdings

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

The Deal

Business
COI Holdings
Industry
Multiple businesses (holdco); original business was electronics parts sourcing & supply
State
CA
Purchase Price
$525K
Year
2017
Deal Source
broker

Financing Structure

Buyer Equity
$150K

Strategic Rationale

Acquiring high-quality revenue with a strong 'moat' (specced-in parts) to diversify.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Turned negative profit into $300k cashflow in first year due to inventory management.

The LenderHawk View

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Matched SBA Loan Records

SBA loan filings we matched to this deal

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$1.9MP + 1.00%FY2013
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$150KP + 1.75%FY2015
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$600KP + 1.75%FY2019

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