Financials for Friends & Family

I’m not just raising capital. I’m building alignment.

This is not a fund. There’s no blind pool of capital. I’m raising money deal-by-deal—with people who share my belief in the business, the model, and the mission.

Here’s how it works.

Once I’ve identified the right company and signed an LOI, I’ll raise equity from a small group of investors—some experienced, some new to ETA. Each will review the specifics of the deal: financials, risks, growth plans, and projected returns. If it resonates, they’ll invest alongside me. If not, no hard feelings.

The typical structure involves a mix of senior debt (often SBA), seller financing, and equity from individuals or family offices. My capital goes in too—and as both the operator and a debt-holder, I’ll have real skin in the game, with equity that aligns incentives over time.

Returns follow a preferred equity model: investors receive their capital back first, then a return, before any upside is shared. That means no games, no surprises, and total clarity on where your money sits in the stack.

This isn’t VC or growth equity. There’s no pressure to 10x. But if we do this right—acquire thoughtfully, operate with discipline, and grow with care—this can become a long-term, enduring and accretive business with meaningful upside for everyone at the table.

Want to Connect?

If you’re curious about the model—or thinking about joining the cap table when the time is right—let’s talk.

📧 Email: holdings@sidebright.com
📅 Schedule a call or coffee: zcal.me/1WCN1
🔗 Website: sidebright.com/holdings
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ericpizzi
📞 Or just give me a call.

Related Resources

▶️ Watch: How Independent Sponsors Buy & Scale Businesses – M&A Launchpad 🎙️ Listen: Preferred Return – Altvia Podcast Series
📄 Read: Search Funds from the Investor’s Perspective – Toptal