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CapitalPad
Deal-by-deal co-investment platform connecting accredited investors with search fund acquisitions.
Key facts
- Website
- capitalpad.com
- Pricing
- Invests $500K-$2M in post-LOI acquisitions; no fees to searchers; individual co-investor minimums from $25,000.
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About CapitalPad
WSC & Company specializes in acquiring profitable lower-middle-market businesses ($2m-10m EBITDA) alongside entrepreneur operators. The firm seeks cash-flowing, founder-owned businesses with durable competitive advantages.
Key features
- Deal-by-deal co-investment model
- Post-LOI equity checks $500K-$2M
- No searcher fees
- Single cap-table line at close
- Fast initial feedback
Pros & cons
Pros
- No fees charged to searchers
- Quick feedback turnaround
- Simple single-entity cap table
Cons
- Only funds post-LOI, not search phase
- Deal-by-deal, not a committed fund
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Frequently Asked Questions About CapitalPad
How many companies has WSC backed?
The firm has backed 120+ companies with 300+ entrepreneurs and manages $2B+ in portfolio enterprise value.
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