Welcome to Throughline
We acquire and operate small, profitable businesses in San Diego County.
Self-funded. Evaluating deals now. Targeting $500K+ EBITDA across most industries.
CAPITAL
Committed equity
Self-funded. No syndicate, no fundraising lag.
TIMELINE
Evaluating now
Active deal flow. IOI within 10 business days.
TARGET
$500K+ EBITDA or SDE
$2-$5M enterprise value. San Diego based.
What we look for
Established businesses with a real throughline - the operating logic that explains why they work. We buy them to keep operating, not to flip. We’re patient with timelines, generous with seller transitions, and explicit about what we won’t change.
Acquisition Criteria
EBITDA
$500K+
Profitability
5+ years consistent
Industries
Most sectors
Enterprise Value
$2-5M
Geography
San Diego County
Owner exit
Flexible
How we evaluate
Initial review within 5 business days. Indication of interest within 10. Plain-English term sheets, no surprises. Clean diligence, fair valuation, and no re-trading once we’ve issued an LOI.
What we won’t pursue
Turnarounds. Distressed assets. Pre-revenue or unprofitable. Heavy CapEx requirements. Businesses that need a complete strategic reset to work. We pay for what’s already there.
Have a deal?
Email us directly. Brokers and owners both welcome. We respond to every inbound within two business days, even if it’s not a fit.