I’m Nick Payne, and I am the founder of Dash Acquisition.  My team is actively seeking small businesses to acquire. We focus primarily on businesses that utilize, or could benefit from, a strong online presence.

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Technology

Expertise using technology to provide innovative customer experiences and grow revenue.

Management

Experience building teams across a wide range of job functions.  Dedicated to hiring and empowering excellent team members.

Operations

Strong history of applying problem solving skills to optimize operations.

Approach

I am actively seeking a small business to acquire and operate.  If you are planning to sell or retire, I would welcome the opportunity to connect.  My target business size is 1MM – 3MM in revenue with 5+ years of profitability.  

Industries

of Interest

While I am interested in looking at a wide array of deals, there are business and industry types which hold particular appeal.

  • E-commerce businesses or retail with an e-commerce opportunity
  • Niche software or financial technology software
  • Enthusiast businesses
  • Manufacturing or distribution

About Me

Raised in a family of entrepreneurs, small businesses are what I have known my entire life.  After graduating from St. Louis University with a business degree concentrating in Finance and Information Systems, I began work for a family-owned mortgage company.

From there I spent more than a decade at a Financial Technology firm, at which I led a team of 30 exceptional professionals as we innovated in a wide array of lending verticals.

I then transitioned into e-commerce, where I found a passion for the direct-to-consumer space.  I have a love for enthusiast businesses; brands with passionate customers.

During this career, I have consistently found time to apply my development skills with other small businesses.  Lending my expertise to businesses between 5 and 50 employees has fueled my interest owning my own.

If you’re ready to connect, you can reach me at nick@dashacquire.com or (513)236-9898