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Port Orange, Florida  —  Private Capital  —  Small Business Acquisitions

Where Capital Meets
Lasting Legacy

Harson Bay Capital acquires and grows established small businesses — partnering with owners ready to transition their legacy and investors seeking durable, real-asset returns.

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Service Businesses — Established & Cash-Flowing
Trades & Contractors — 3+ Years Operating History
Light Manufacturing — Strong Reputation Required
Port Orange, FL — Southeast Focus
Operator-Led — Value-Driven Approach
Legacy Preservation — We Protect What You Built
Capital Partners — Investors Welcome
Service Businesses — Established & Cash-Flowing
Trades & Contractors — 3+ Years Operating History
Light Manufacturing — Strong Reputation Required
Port Orange, FL — Southeast Focus
Operator-Led — Value-Driven Approach
Legacy Preservation — We Protect What You Built
Capital Partners — Investors Welcome
Who We Are

Built to Own,
Not to Flip

Harson Bay Capital is a Port Orange, Florida-based investment firm focused on acquiring and operating established small businesses. We partner with owners looking to transition their companies and preserve their legacy while driving long-term growth.



Our approach is fundamentally different: operator-led, relationship-driven, and focused on sustainable value creation. We target service, trades, and light manufacturing businesses with strong cash flow, long operating history, and proven reputations in their local markets.



Port Orange, Florida  ·  Southeast Focus

$500K+
Target EBITDA
5yr+
Min. Operating History
100%
Operator-Led Approach
Lasting Value Focus
Business handshake
Trusted Partnerships
Florida commercial real estate
Florida Markets
Business professionals
Operator-Led Growth
Our Target Sectors

Industries We Know

We focus on five sectors where durable, cash-generating businesses are built over decades.

Service business

Service Businesses

Recurring revenue, loyal customer bases, and skilled teams. We love businesses with long-standing client relationships and consistent demand — from professional services to residential and commercial providers.

Trades contractor
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Trades & Contractors

Plumbing, HVAC, electrical, roofing, and specialty contractors with strong local reputations. Florida’s growth economy makes trade businesses particularly attractive and resilient investments.

Light manufacturing
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Light Manufacturing

Niche manufacturers with proprietary processes, strong customer retention, and defensible market positions. We seek businesses where operational improvements can meaningfully accelerate growth.

Professional services
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Specialty Professional Services

Niche B2B service providers with recurring contracts, proprietary expertise, and client relationships spanning years or decades — the kind of business clients don’t leave easily.

Our Approach

How We Invest

01
Source & Evaluate
We identify businesses through direct outreach, broker relationships, and referrals. Our evaluation focuses on cash flow quality, owner dependency, team strength, and market defensibility — not just the numbers.
02
Structure the Right Deal
Every transaction is tailored. We work with sellers to create transitions that meet their timeline and legacy goals — whether a clean exit, seller financing, or a phased handover.
03
Raise Capital
We partner with individual investors and family offices who want real-asset exposure with consistent cash yield. Full transparency on every deal.
04
Operate & Grow
Post-acquisition we step in as operators — not absentee owners. We implement systems, retain key staff, and focus on sustainable revenue growth and margin expansion over time.
Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 +182%
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Source & Evaluate
We seek businesses with a proven track record, strong cash flow, and an owner ready for the next chapter — not a distressed turnaround.
Who We Serve

Two Conversations.
One Commitment.

Business Owners

You Built Something
Worth Protecting

After years — maybe decades — of building your business, the right exit matters as much as the right price. We’re not just buyers. We’re stewards of what you created.

  • Fair valuations without the runaround
  • Flexible deal structures and timelines
  • Your team and culture, preserved
  • Confidential, low-pressure conversations
  • Florida-focused — we know your market
Capital Partners

Real Assets,
Real Returns

Tired of volatile markets and paper assets? Small business acquisitions offer durable cash yields, hard-asset backing, and the satisfaction of investing in Main Street — not Wall Street.

  • Targeted cash-on-cash return structure
  • Operator-led — not passive management
  • Transparent deal-by-deal structure
  • Co-investment opportunities available
  • Open to qualified capital partners
Acquisition Criteria

What We’re Looking For

We have a narrow, intentional focus. If your business checks these boxes, we want to hear from you — even if you’re just beginning to think about a transition.

FL GA AL SC
Location
Florida or Southeast US
We focus on markets we know — Florida-first, with select opportunities across GA, AL, and SC.
👤 OWNER 💼 HBC FAIR TERMS OPERATOR-LED HANDS-ON
Our Focus
Real Businesses, Real Deals
Operator-led acquisitions with hands-on management — we partner with owners, not just buy from them.
TARGET RANGE 500K 750K 1M 5M 10M
Annual Revenue
$1.5M – $8M
Established, cash-generating businesses with proven revenue between $1.5M and $8M annually.
$750K TARGET EBITDA Overhead Stable recurring cash flow
EBITDA Target
$500K – $1.5M EBITDA
We target $500K–$1.5M in EBITDA — businesses that generate real profit, not just revenue.
Yr1 Yr2 Yr3 Yr4 Yr5+ 10+ 5+ Years
Operating History
5+ Years in Operation
We want businesses that have weathered cycles and proven they can sustain themselves across market conditions.
SERVICE BUSINESSES TRADES & CONTRACTORS LIGHT MANUFACTURING
Target Sectors
Service, Trades & Manufacturing
Real businesses with skilled labor, repeat customers, and deep community roots.
TRANSITION WINDOW 6 9 12 18 24 mo mo mo mo mo Start Close
Transition Timeline
6 – 24 Month Window
You don’t have to be ready today. If you’re thinking about exiting in the next two years, let’s start talking now.
SELLER BUYER MOTIVATED TO TRANSITION
Seller Readiness
Owner Motivated to Transition
The owner is ready — retirement, health, burnout, or simply the right time. A willing seller makes for a smoother, faster deal that works for everyone.
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Revenue Quality
Recurring or Repeat Revenue
Contracts, service agreements, or deeply loyal repeat customers. We prioritize predictable cash flow over one-time transactional revenue.
We target businesses where the operator’s reputation IS the asset — and we’re committed to protecting it for the long term.

We understand that selling a business you’ve built is one of the most significant decisions of your life. Our process is designed to be transparent, respectful, and completely free of pressure.

If we’re not the right fit, we’ll tell you — and we’ll do our best to point you in the right direction.

Harson Bay Capital  ·  Port Orange, Florida
Get In Touch

Let’s Start a Real Conversation

Whether you’re exploring a business sale or looking to deploy capital, the first step is simple, confidential, and obligation-free.

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Why Talk to Us?

👤 Confidential, no-pressure conversations
We respond within 1–2 business days
🏭 Florida & Southeast focus
📈 Operator-led, value-driven growth

Email us directly

info@harsonbaycapital.com

All inquiries are strictly confidential. We respond within 1-2 business days.