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An independent sponsor identifies, acquires, and operates a business on their own terms — not through a rigid program or a pre-committed fund. As a B2B MBA partner, you operate as an independent sponsor through your own Private Investment Firm, with the flexibility to fund your first acquisition with your own equity and SBA financing, grow through add-on acquisitions, or raise capital deal-by-deal. You earn both ownership and operator economics while our private equity-grade back office supports every deal.

A search fund typically raises investor capital up front to fund a single search and acquisition, with investors taking a large share of the equity. As an independent sponsor in the B2B MBA model, you keep control: you choose how to fund each deal — your own equity and SBA financing, add-on acquisition loans, or deal-by-deal capital — and you build a portfolio over time rather than a single company, retaining full operational control with our back office behind you.

Unlike buying a single franchised business — where you operate one branded unit — B2B MBA gives you the training, support, and private equity-grade back office to acquire and manage a portfolio of businesses you own and control. The model is built for long-term ownership and operator economics, not just cash flow, making it ideal for entrepreneurs with a long-term vision.

The initial investment includes your partnership fee and the capital required for your first acquisition. You pay a monthly fee to use our back-office services to source and acquire your first business; once it closes, the monthly fee pauses until you're ready to source another. Rather than a royalty, B2B MBA participates in the economics of each acquisition — aligning our success with yours.

You retain full operational control of the businesses you acquire. B2B MBA's role is to support you with training, strategic oversight, and back-office services. Our participation in each deal's economics ensures alignment of interests while leaving key decisions in your hands.

If one of your businesses faces challenges, B2B MBA will work with you to assess the situation and provide targeted support — such as operational guidance, restructuring strategies, or access to additional resources. Our success is tied to yours, so we are committed to helping you navigate difficulties and get back on track.

Your success is measured by the growth and profitability of your business portfolio. Key benchmarks include EBITDA growth, operational efficiency, and meeting financial targets for each acquisition. B2B MBA provides training and guidance to help you establish and exceed these benchmarks.

The model is designed to build durable ownership and operator economics: you assemble a portfolio of businesses you own and control that can appreciate in value over time. Through strategic acquisitions, operational improvements, and eventual exits, you build long-term equity value — all while leveraging B2B MBA's expertise and resources.

B2B MBA does not raise or provide acquisition capital. Instead, we connect you with established capital-raising partners who have deep relationships across the independent sponsor space, and we support you in structuring each deal. As an independent sponsor, you fund each acquisition deal-by-deal — through your own equity, SBA financing, and institutional equity or debt raised with those partners — while retaining control of your firm.

No prior experience is necessary. B2B MBA provides comprehensive training in acquisitions, business operations, and portfolio management. Our structured support ensures you are fully equipped to succeed. Our goal is to help you achieve your MBA² — awarded when the trailing 12 months of distributions to your Private Investment Firm (PIF) equal $1 million.

Rather than a royalty, B2B MBA participates in the economics of each acquisition you complete. That keeps our incentives aligned with yours — we benefit only as your portfolio succeeds — while you retain operational control and the majority of the economics. In exchange, you receive training, a private equity-grade back office, and access to capital-raising relationships that reduce your operational burden and accelerate growth.

Exiting is straightforward. After a minimum holding period of five years, you may sell your interest. B2B MBA retains a first right of refusal to acquire it, or may defer that right to another partner. If you decide to sell your portfolio, B2B MBA will assist with the sale to ensure a smooth transition and maximize value for all stakeholders.