Executive & Capital Advisory for Entrepreneurs Through Acquisition

Run YOUR OWN Business

  • ExecCap Advisors is a capital advisory firm and executive advisory services provider helping experienced executives become business owners through Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). We guide you through every step — from defining your acquisition strategy to securing capital, closing the deal, and scaling the business post-acquisition.
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Become an Entrepreneur Through Acquisition (ETA)

…ExecCap Advisors will show you how

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An Entrepreneur Through Acquisition

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition allows senior executives to buy, operate, and grow an established business — often using institutional or private capital rather than personal funds. This path offers:

  • Ownership and autonomy
  • Meaningful economic upside
  • A faster route to entrepreneurship than starting from zero

ExecCap Advisors acts as your business acquisition advisory partner, combining strategic financial advisory with real-world operating experience.

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ExecCap Advisors Coaches and Sources

  • Guides you in finding and qualifying acquisition prospects
  • Sources external capital
  • Assists in structuring and negotiating throughout the deal cycle
  • Coaches you in leadership transition
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Is this right for you?

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition is rewarding — but demanding. You should know:

  • Sourcing quality acquisition targets takes time
  • Discipline is required to walk away from poor deals
  • Operating a business post-close is a full-time commitment

But for the right executive, ETA offers a powerful alternative to traditional entrepreneurship.

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The Entrepreneur Through Acquisition Process

Our proven framework includes:

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Develop an Investment Thesis

Define target industries, value creation levers, and acquisition criteria.

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Find the Right Company

Source opportunities through brokers and proprietary, direct-to-owner outreach.

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Structure the Deal

Negotiate price, multiples, seller notes, real estate, and key terms.

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Secure Capital Partners

Pitch aligned investors and finalize equity and debt structures.

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Conduct Due Diligence

Deep review of financials, legal structure, tax, operations, and risk.

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Close and Operate

Execute purchase agreements and transition into full-time ownership.

Step-by-Step ETA Roadmap

Fundamental Questions

  • Have you ever dreamed of running your own business?
  • Do you :
  • Have deep experience and know the players in your industry?
  • Understand the key money-making levers of your industry?
  • Know the opportunities for growth in the industry?
  • Would you be willing to acquire a company using other people’s money?
  • Do you Know how to find companies that might be for sale?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)?

ETA is a model where executives acquire an existing profitable business and operate it, often using investor capital rather than personal funds.

No. ExecCap Advisors is an executive consulting and capital advisory firm. We advise, structure, and connect — we do not control investments.

No. We focus on operating experience, industry knowledge, and leadership ability — not prior M&A execution.

Typically businesses with consistent cash flow, strong fundamentals, and EBITDA aligned with institutional or structured capital.

Most acquisitions take 6–14 months from thesis development to closing.