Acquisition Lab Summit — community of acquisition entrepreneurs

The home for
serious
acquisition
entrepreneurs

Tap into the premier ecosystem to accelerate your search. Unlock the deal support, capital, and back-office services to successfully source, fund, and operate your business under one roof.

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1,200+ Members
400+ Deals Closed
$1B+ Enterprise Value
40%+ Acquisition Rate
The Ecosystem

We support acquisition entrepreneurs through every stage of the ownership journey

Acquisition entrepreneurship demands flawless execution across deal sourcing, underwriting, financing, owner transition, and operations. Most entrepreneurs attempt to build that infrastructure entirely on their own.

Acquisition Lab brings these critical elements together in one place. By uniting our premier community, deal sourcing support, funding, and back-office infrastructure into a single platform, we reduce friction and improve decision quality at every stage of the acquisition process.

What We Offer

One coordinated system for engaged ownership

Acquisition Lab is designed by experienced acquisition entrepreneurs to provide support in the areas you need it most.

01

Membership

Access support from a vetted network of engaged members and a team of experienced Advisors functioning as your personal board of directors.

Unlock frameworks and structured support around all aspects of business acquisition. Learn how to evaluate a business, navigate diligence, coordinate financing, and much more as you scale your search.

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Capital

We don’t just make introductions — we have the largest fund in the ETA space and have personal relationships with many other funds. If your deal isn’t a fit for us, we can help you connect with other funding solutions.

By securing capital for deals under LOI or gaining access to pre-deal committed capital, you’ll gain the financial firepower to acquire a significantly larger business than you could on your own.

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Events

From monthly regional meetups nationwide to our annual Acquire It Summit, we facilitate the real-world connections that spark high-level collaboration, allowing you to share intel, partner up, and close deals.

Our events are the largest in-person networks nationwide and bring the top tier of the acquisition space together. Searchers exploring their first acquisition, dedicated Lab members, and seasoned Owners with years of experience under their belt are welcome to attend.

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Services

Experience hands-on execution support from search to scale.

We arm searchers with the pipeline systems and modeling to win deals, then transition into your operational partner, delivering the finance back office, strategic CFO support, and recruiting teams needed to run your company.

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Success Stories

Real operators acquiring and leading real businesses. Members have completed hundreds of acquisitions supported by the Lab community.

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Why the Lab

Your partner from search to growth

Never navigate ownership alone. We’ll be with you every step of the way — from launching your search and signing an LOI to owner transition and growth.

The Lab provides the community, funding, and hands-on support that helps acquisition entrepreneurs thrive.

01

Define Your Criteria Early

Clear criteria prevent reactive decision-making.

Work alongside our Advisors and a community of experienced Operators to define your target industry, size, and capital structure before sourcing begins. Discipline early reduces noise later.

02

Pressure-Test Every Deal

Every acquisition carries risk.

Don’t analyze the numbers in a silo. Benefit from our financial modeling tools and expert review to pressure-test the business, validating the financials and mitigating risk before any capital is committed.

03

Execute with an Experienced Deal Team

Most entrepreneurs only close one or two deals in their lifetime. We see thousands and execute hundreds of deals every year.

Leverage our massive transaction volume and recommended deal teams to navigate lender expectations and secure transaction structures that are engineered for long-term success.

04

Lead the Transition with Proven Playbooks

Ownership begins the moment the wire hits.

As a Lab member, you’ll receive the post-close playbooks and transition templates needed to stabilize operations and align your new team. We provide the roadmap for your first 100 days to ensure a successful handoff and a solid foundation for your new company.

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Drive Growth with Dedicated Services

Sustained ownership requires professional infrastructure.

Plug into our ongoing finance back office, fractional CFO guidance, and recruitment teams to stay out of the weeds and execute your strategy. We’ll provide the hands-on support you need to focus on your vision and confidently grow your business year after year.

Who This Is For

Built for serious operators. Not for spectators.

The Lab Is for You If:

  • You are serious about actively pursuing your first acquisition, or you already own a small business and want the infrastructure to acquire and grow more.
  • You are prepared to commit the time, capital, and discipline required to close a deal in the next 12–24 months.
  • You view acquisition entrepreneurship as a serious career move, not a side hustle.
  • You are ready to roll up your sleeves and lead the day-to-day operations through the critical transition phase.
  • You know that true passive ownership is a long-term reward earned through years of hands-on operation.
  • You value proven financial frameworks, vetted deal teams, and rigorous peer review over empty promises.

The Lab Is Not a Fit For:

  • Spectators exploring the idea of ownership without the capital or intent to execute.
  • “No money down” dreamers looking for a shortcut to overnight passive income.
  • People searching for a magic formula to be an absentee owner from day one.
  • Buyers looking for “easy wins” who are unwilling to get their hands dirty during the transition.
  • Anyone looking for an influencer’s life hack instead of an institutional partner.
Success Stories

Verified outcomes from the industry’s largest vetted network

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I just closed my first 7-figure acquisition with an SBA loan today! The Lab gave me the structure and confidence to push through when things got complicated. This community delivers.

GM
Gabe Murillo
E-commerce Advertising
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As a first-time buyer I knew going into this there was a lot that I didn't know. The Lab delivered exactly as advertised — real support from people who have actually done this before.

AB
Andrew B.
Mobile Applications
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I have grown so much in my knowledge and preparedness since joining Acquisition Lab. The live deal evaluation discussions alone are worth the investment — you're learning from real transactions in real time.

PM
Paul M.
Telecommunications

Lucas Phillips

Auto Manufacturing

Maurice Thomas

Electrical Contracting

“The structure alone is worth 10x the investment.”— Lab Member
“Closed my first deal in under 8 months.”— Lab Member
“The community is the secret weapon.”— Lab Member
“Finally felt like I had a real team behind me.”— Lab Member
“Don't just walk — RUN to join.”— Maurice T.
“400+ acquisitions and counting.”— Acquisition Lab
“The structure alone is worth 10x the investment.”— Lab Member
“Closed my first deal in under 8 months.”— Lab Member
“The community is the secret weapon.”— Lab Member
“Finally felt like I had a real team behind me.”— Lab Member
“Don't just walk — RUN to join.”— Maurice T.
“400+ acquisitions and counting.”— Acquisition Lab

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