I partner with a retiring owner to buy one business, then run it and grow it for the long term.

About me

I am Hashmat Habibzadah. Today I lead the post-acquisition integration of a multi-site transportation group in Ontario. The work covers governance, capital projects, and IT and facilities consolidation.

I grew up around my family's custom cabinetry business in Toronto. In 2025 I stepped in to help run it. I standardised quoting, put supplier agreements in place and set up a CRM.

Before that, I spent seven years in consulting, at Accenture in Toronto and Strategy& in Dubai, mostly on post-acquisition integration, shared services and growth strategy for large companies.

I hold an HBA from Ivey Business School and an MBA from INSEAD.

Why I am doing this

I grew up around a small family business and saw what it takes to build one. Consulting taught me how larger organisations run. The integration work taught me what happens to a business and its people after it is sold. I want to bring those together in one business I run myself, where the results show up directly for the customers and the employees.

What I am looking for

One established business in the US or Canada, with:

• $1M to $5M in EBITDA (roughly $5M to $40M in revenue)
• Stable, recurring revenue
• A defensible position in its market
• Long-standing customer relationships

I know how multi-site, people-heavy service businesses run, often in regulated or compliance-driven fields, where customers come back year after year.

What owners can expect

• I will run the business myself, full time.
• I will move to where the business is.
• Your team stays, and so does the name.
• A handover of 6 to 12 months, longer if you want. I want to learn the business from you, not replace what works.
• You deal with one buyer, not a fund adding to a portfolio.

What happens if you get in touch

1. A confidential conversation. No broker needed, and no fee to you.
2. If it fits, a look at the numbers under a non-disclosure agreement.
3. A straight answer within a few weeks, either way.

Contact

If you own a business like this, or know someone who does, I would be glad to hear from you.