I'd like to buy your business

Graves Hall Capital is the investment vehicle I'm using to pay you and buy your company.

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Bakari Akil

My name is Bakari Akil

I buy small businesses from owners who are ready to move on to their next chapter. I'm not coming to meet you as an expert on your business — you are the expert. I'm here because I know how to find a company like yours, pay a fair price, and keep it running.

Bakari Akil with the NYP Corp team

I've done this before

In 2023, I acquired NYP Corp, a $30M burlap bag manufacturing company in partnership with Granite Creek Partners, LLC, where I recruited the company's CEO and sit on the board of directors.

In 2021, I executed the acquisition of a $25M educational technology company with Iron Creek Partners, LLC.

I've also served as Head of M&A for an AI company, Director of Corporate Development for an engineering software firm, and as a director at a private equity firm.

And I teach MBA candidates at Cornell's business school how to buy companies.

What I'm Looking For

Three simple requirements:

  • You're selling 100% of your business
  • Your annual sales are above $10M
  • Your annual profits are near $5M
Bakari Akil — ready to learn your business

I Prefer B2B With Recurring Revenue

If your customers are other businesses and they pay you on a repeat basis — that's what I'm looking for.

These industries are preferences, not requirements.
The only requirements are the three above.

How I'm Paying For It

I will buy your business the same way you may have bought your home. I will make a significant downpayment and borrow the rest.
This should not take more than 90 days.

Bakari meeting with equity partners
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Private Capital

I meet regularly with my equity partners and the executive team. We have committed capital to acquire profitable businesses.

Commitment letter from Boston Private
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The Bank

For more than a decade, I have received and executed commitments from commercial lenders across the US to finance acquisitions.

Exchanging documents and keys — seller financing
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Seller Financing

I will offer you a fair price for your company. In exchange, I will ask you to accept a short period of principal and interest payments, which may reduce your taxes from this sale.

Our Timeline

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Day 1Introduction
We'll start with an intro phone call to see if we like and trust each other.
Day 3Visit
We'll sign a non-disclosure agreement. I'll travel to your company for a tour.
Day 5Financials
You'll send over 3 years of financials and I'll begin to draft an offer letter.
Day 14Offer
You'll receive the offer letter from me. It'll be a really good offer.
Day 21Diligence
You'll sign the offer letter. Your attorneys and accountants will meet mine.
Day 60Agreement
Once our accountants and lawyers are happy, you'll receive a purchase agreement from me.
Day 90Close
After you've reviewed the purchase agreement, we'll sign it and I'll pay you.
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The Name

Why Graves Hall

Graves Hall is my freshman dorm from when I attended Morehouse College.

Graves Hall at Morehouse College — historic brick building with tower, built 1889

I live and work in Manhattan

TEL: 404-987-0830
Get in Touch

Let's Have a Conversation

I am friendly, flexible, and deeply interested in the world of small business. Whether you are ready to sell or just intrigued, I am always open to speak with a business owner.

Please call me any time. I promise confidentiality and an interesting discussion — the rest is up to you.

Bakari Akil

bakari@graveshallcap.com
(404) 987-0830
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