Building a Stronger Ecosystem Together
Our Acquisition Strategy
Our Objective
Acquire service-based companies that:
Solve real challenges for Amazon and DTC brands
Bring client rosters that benefit from Vinculum's services
Outcome: Scalable growth through cross-sell, service expansion, and integration discipline
Our Target Profile
Financial Fit
$500K–$2M revenue; $200K–$500K EBITDA/SDE
Business Fit
Service-based, client-facing, recurring/reliable revenue streams
Team Fit
Remote-first, resilient, entrepreneurial, adaptable
Cultural Fit
Healthy environments, open to integration, not toxic or bureaucratic
Core & Exploratory Categories
Clear service categories where we see highest mutual value
Core Targets
Paid Media
Adjacent Marketplaces
Creative Production
Software Services
Affiliate Networks
Influencer/UGC Networks
Exploratory Opportunities
Financial Services
Non US Geo-Markets
Analytics & Data
Education & Training
Communities
Logistics
Deal Structure
Preferred Approach
Asset purchases only
Compensation Mix
Modest upfront cash + earnouts + seller notes + equity rollover
Why
Preserves capital for multiple acquisitions, aligns incentives, reduces risk
Philosophy
Every deal must create long-term alignment between buyer and seller
Operational & Cultural Alignment
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Client-Facing Talent
Retain all client-facing talent
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Leadership Consistency
Centralize leadership for consistency
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Founder Roles
Founders: support during transition; option for longer-term role
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Integration Goal
Goal: Complete integration in 90 days with minimal disruption
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Cultural Fit
Culture Filter: Fast-moving, structured, entrepreneurial teams
Technology Criteria
We value companies that:
Use modern internal systems
Offer tech-enabled services (automation, dashboards, SaaS-style tools)
Tech maturity = faster integration, scalable growth, stronger data insights
Exit Path & Value Creation
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Strategy
Criteria-driven roll-up strategy → building an ecosystem of Amazon/eCommerce services
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Model
Repeatable model: 2x–3x EBITDA/SDE multiples
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Exit Profile
Clear exit profile: roll-up creates scale attractive to PE and strategic buyers
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Seller Benefits
Sellers benefit twice: liquidity today + upside tomorrow
Seller Red Flags
Non-asset purchase structures
High liabilities or legal risk
High client churn or unstable revenue
Toxic or change-resistant cultures
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