Acquiring one recession-resistant business in the Tri-State area. SBA-ready with $500K equity and proof of funds on file.
Lucas Gabow is a New York-based entrepreneur, operator, and brand strategist with a background in storytelling, media, and high-impact digital growth. He’s helped build platforms and audiences for some of the world’s most influential creators—shaping brand narratives that reach millions and drive lasting cultural impact. He is a partner at Protocol Health, a modern longevity clinic, and an active operator-investor in small businesses. Lucas is driven by a simple goal: to build something lasting, close to home, with people he’s proud to build alongside.
Carl Wolf is a seasoned operator, investor, and consultant with experience in scaling high growth technology companies. He previously held various executive roles, overseeing functions such as marketing, business development and sales, and operations. His commercial experience includes capital raising, licensing, and various deal and partnership structures. He was the Chief Operating Officer LanzaTech, a Chicago based biotech startup that went public in 2023, and was the Chief Commercial and Chief Operating Officer of Newlab, a New York City based venture platform, supporting new company growth and technology commercialization. Early in his career Carl worked as a management consultant in Washington, DC. Carl holds a BA from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, an MS from New York Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Currently Carl is an investor, advisor, and mentor to several early stage technology companies and small businesses. He lives in Westchester, New York, with his wife and two children.
Joe Garvey is a seasoned entrepreneur and operator with a track record of building high-performing teams and scaling service businesses across industries. He’s the founder of Protocol Health, a modern longevity clinic in Westchester, NY, and co-founder of Protocol Wellness, which operates multiple locations of the national franchise Pause Studio. His background spans healthcare, civic tech, media, and politics—including running a $1.9M congressional campaign and co-founding a national nonprofit. Joe brings deep operational chops, growth strategy, and a long-term ownership mindset to every business he touches.
Industry Agnostic
Tri-State (NY/NJ/CT)
$750k-2M SDE/EBITDA (TTM, normalized).
10+ years in continuous operation with stable performance.
Recurring or contract-driven (e.g., maintenance, service agreements, subscription, route-based).
Low seasonality; no sharp revenue dips in the last 3–5 years, absent a verified one-time event.
Industry with clear long-term staying power (mandated/essential vs discretionary).
Proven managers/key staff in place who will remain post-close.
Highly cyclical/discretionary, heavy PE “arms races” (e.g., HVAC/Plumbing), heavy CapEx turnarounds, customer concentration >30%.
We know how much care and sacrifice goes into building a great business, and we’re here to honor that legacy—not erase it. We’re not private equity or a flipper looking for a quick exit—we’re long-term, hands-on operators who want to run and grow one great business for decades to come. Based in the Tri-State area, we’re committed to being on-site and involved day-to-day, continuing your work with the same values, relationships, and attention to people that made it successful in the first place. We’ve secured capital, lined up SBA lenders, and built a trusted advisory team, so we’re ready to move quickly with the professionalism your business deserves.
~$500K (POF available)
SBA 7(a) (SBA Pre-qualified)
Flexible; standard holdback/escrow
Asset purchase, cash-free/debt-free, normalized NWC peg
~$500K (POF available)
SBA 7(a) (SBA Pre-qualified)
Flexible; standard holdback/escrow
Asset purchase, cash-free/debt-free, normalized NWC peg
~$500K (POF available)
SBA 7(a) (SBA Pre-qualified)
Flexible; standard holdback/escrow
Asset purchase, cash-free/debt-free, normalized NWC peg
Experienced operators and strategic investors are guiding our acquisition and growth journey.
COO of Newlab and former COO of LanzaTech, where he helped scale one of the world’s leading carbon recycling companies.
Founding Managing Director at Pardon Family Office. A talent strategist and growth advisor focused on mission-driven operators.
Multi-unit franchisee across Taco Bell, Popeyes, and other brands; former executive at Citi, AIG, and TD Bank.
