Acquisitions
Ready to sell? I'm buying.
I'm an active acquirer of profitable businesses across industries. If you've built something real and you're thinking about your next chapter, let's have a straightforward conversation.
Mike Begg has built and operates multiple businesses generating $150M+ in annual e-commerce revenue. He's reviewed 50+ acquisition opportunities and runs a portfolio spanning Amazon (AMZ Commerce Advisers, 500+ brands), TikTok Shop (Reach Social Commerce, 50+ launches), and distribution (ELEVAA). This isn't a fund — it's an operator who runs businesses.
Acquisition Criteria
What I look for
I buy businesses across industries — e-commerce, services, SaaS, media, distribution, and more. The business doesn't need to be perfect. It needs to be real.
Why Sell to Me
A different kind of buyer
Most buyers are slow, opaque, and loaded with conditions. I'm straightforward.
I move fast
No committees, no 12-month process. If the business fits, you'll have an LOI in two weeks of receiving financials.
No broker required
Working directly with me means no 10–12% broker fee eating your proceeds. More money stays with you.
I've operated businesses
I'm not a financial buyer looking to flip. I understand operations, teams, and what it takes to run and grow a business.
Flexible deal structures
Cash at close, earnouts, seller financing, equity rollovers — I work with structures that make sense for your situation.
The Process
Simple. Fast. Transparent.
30-minute call
Tell me about the business. I'll tell you how I work. No pitch decks needed.
NDA + financials
Sign an NDA, share 2–3 years of P&Ls and basic metrics. That's it to start.
LOI in 2 weeks
If it fits, you'll have a non-binding letter of intent in two weeks. Not two months.
Close in 60 days
Due diligence, legal, transfer. I move quickly and cleanly.
Related Reading
What I Look For When Acquiring an E-commerce Business
50+ deals reviewed. The 5 numbers I check before I even get on a call.
How to Sell Your Amazon FBA Business (2026 Guide)
The complete guide to preparing, pricing, and closing a sale.
What $150M in E-commerce Revenue Taught Me About Building Brands
Why channel diversification matters for your valuation and growth.
TikTok Shop vs Amazon: Where Should You Sell in 2026?
Adding TikTok Shop can move your exit multiple from 2.5x to 3.5x.
Common Questions
What sellers ask me
What happens to my employees?
I'm an operator, not a financial engineer. I keep and invest in good teams. If your team is strong, that's a reason I'm interested — not a reason to restructure.
My business isn't perfect. Will that be a problem?
No business is. I'm buying a business I can operate and grow, not a spreadsheet. If the fundamentals are solid — revenue, customers, team, product — we can work with imperfect.
Do I need a broker?
You don't. Brokers serve a purpose when you're running a wide process or don't know where to find buyers. If you're talking to me directly, you save 10–12% and get a faster, simpler process.
What if I want to stay involved after the sale?
That's often a feature, not a bug. A transition period helps me learn the business. An earnout or equity rollover can also make sense if you believe in what we can build together.
How do you value a business?
Primarily on adjusted EBITDA, with a multiple that reflects growth, risk, and transferability. I'm straightforward about methodology — no games, no lowball followed by re-trading.
I'm not sure I'm ready to sell. Can we still talk?
Yes. Some of my best conversations are with founders who are 12–18 months away from wanting to sell. It gives you time to prepare, and it gives me context. No obligation.
Let's Talk
The first conversation costs nothing
If you're thinking about selling — now or in the future — reach out. A 30-minute call will tell you a lot about whether this could be the right fit.
Email Mike Directlymike@mikebegg.me