A private buyer. Not a fund.
I'm looking to buy one great small business — and run it for the long term.
No roll-up, no flip. I'm a single operator looking to step into an owner's shoes, protect what they built, and grow it patiently.
Every conversation is confidential. No brokers required.
About the buyer
Hi, I'm Tyler Pepper.
I am a young entrepreneur with a background in Finance and Operations. I worked closely with small business owners everyday until I decided to become one!
I'm not a private-equity fund with a five-year clock. I'm buying with my own capital and long-term backers, which means no forced exit, no aggressive cost-cutting playbook, and no plan to move your business somewhere else.
If you've spent decades building something you care about, the person who buys it should care about it too. That's the whole idea behind Pepper Ventures.
What I'm looking for
A specific kind of business.
I'd rather be honest about fit than waste anyone's time. Here's what I'm actively searching for.
Target industries
Established service and light-industrial businesses with recurring or repeatable revenue. Not tech, not restaurants, not seasonal-only.
SDE range
$300K – $1M in seller's discretionary earnings, with a stable multi-year track record and healthy margins.
Geography
South East Florida. Fort Lauderdale up to Port Saint Lucie. Open to relocation for the right business.
Close but not exact? Still worth a conversation.
Process & timeline
From first call to closing.
A typical deal takes three to five months. You control the pace, and you can walk away at any step before we sign an LOI.
- 01
Intro call
30 minutesA confidential conversation. No documents required. We see if there's a fit.
- 02
NDA & information exchange
1–2 weeksMutual NDA, high-level financials, a walk-through of the business.
- 03
Letter of Intent
2–3 weeksA written, non-binding offer with price, terms, and timeline. Exclusive from here.
- 04
Diligence
30–45 DAYSFinancial, legal, and operational review with your advisors. No surprises.
- 05
Close & transition
30–60 DAYSFunds wired, ownership transferred, and a hand-off plan built around you.
Common questions from sellers
Fair questions. Straight answers.
Thinking about selling — even someday?
A 30-minute call costs you nothing and stays between us. Even if we don't do a deal, you'll leave with a clearer sense of what your business is worth.