Acquiring a high-quality, recurring-revenue business in North Carolina or remotely operated.

About Me

Hi, I’m Marc Davis — a product and operations leader turned acquisition entrepreneur.

Over the past 15 years, I’ve built and led product teams at companies like Yahoo and HP Software, founded a seven-figure Amazon e-commerce business, and most recently served as VP of Product at a Web3 startup where I launched a new product that exceeded its first-year user targets by 20%.

My experience spans SaaS, digital commerce, and data-driven product development — and at the core, I love building systems that make businesses run smarter, faster, and more predictably.

What I'm Looking For

I’m seeking to acquire a high-quality, recurring-revenue business that combines operational simplicity with durable cash flow. My focus is on businesses that are profitable, systemized, and resilient — not flashy or overly dependent on trends.Ideal qualities of my target business:

  • Location: Within 1-2 hours of Chapel Hill, NC — or fully remote-capable

  • Business Model: Recurring or predictable revenue; strong customer retention

  • Margins: 20–30%+ net margins, 50%+ gross margins preferred

  • Cash Flow: Stable DSCR ≥ 1.5x; consistent year-over-year performance

  • Operations: Asset-light, low working capital, minimal seasonality

  • Platform Risk: No more than 15% revenue from a single platform (e.g., Amazon)

  • Regulatory Exposure: Avoids heavily regulated or compliance-intensive sectors

  • Deal Structure: SBA 7(a) financing preferred; up to 90% leverage acceptable with stable history

  • Business Model Focus: SaaS or software-enabled services, e-commerce and digital distribution, subscription or membership models, and local service businesses with systemized operations

Typical Deal Profile

  • Financing: Primarily SBA 7(a) structure with strong cash flow and stable DSCR (≥ 1.5x)

  • Leverage: Up to ~90% financing depending on business stability and collateral

  • Seller Financing: Desirable — open to creative structures that align incentives and support a smooth transition

  • SDE Range: Typically $500K – $800K

  • Revenue Profile: Consistent, recurring, or subscription-driven cash flow

  • Transition: Prefer sellers open to collaborative handoff and continuity planning

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