Salem, Oregon · Direct Buyers & Business Partners · No Brokers
Your employees are counting on who buys this business. Big Scope Investments acquires Oregon small businesses directly. No brokers. No commissions. No middlemen. Just operators who have been in the room and know what is at stake.
We have built and run businesses ourselves. We know what it takes to keep one alive and what it is actually worth. We come to the table as buyers, not middlemen.
We do not charge listing fees or take a percentage. We are the buyer. When we make an offer, the number we say is the number you keep.
Every conversation is with Aaron or Karen directly. Not an intake coordinator. Not a junior analyst. Real people who can actually say yes.
Aaron and Karen Garcia are U.S. Navy veterans and active operators. Before acquiring businesses, Aaron spent over 30 years building and running companies across multiple industries. Karen leads capital and finance. When we say we protect what you built, we mean it the way a veteran means it: with commitment, not sales talk.
You spent 10, 20, maybe 30 years building something. You have people who depend on this business. You have a name attached to it. And you have no idea what happens to all of it if you hand the keys to the wrong buyer. That is not a financial question. That is a human one.
We address all three before we ever put a number on paper. That is how we work.
Every deal we pursue starts with the same question: what does the owner actually need to walk away whole? Not what makes the numbers work for us. What protects their people, their name, and their financial outcome. That question drives every conversation we have.
Aaron and Karen Garcia · Founders, Big Scope Investments · Salem, Oregon
For owners who have hit a ceiling
You have a good business and you know it can be bigger. The bottleneck is not effort. It is infrastructure, capital, or a second operator who can take some of the weight. We partner for equity and work alongside you. You bring the business. We bring the systems and the backing to push through the ceiling.
Let's Talk ScaleFor owners ready to exit on their terms
You have been running this for 15, 20, maybe 30 years. You are tired, or retired is close, or the time is just right. We are buyers, not brokers. If your business fits our model, we move without committees or 90-day processes. We also structure deals to reduce your tax exposure, including seller-note arrangements that increase your total payout over time.
See If We Are a FitFor owners with 1 to 3 years on their timeline
You are not ready to sell today, but you want to be ready when the window comes. We help you understand what is holding your valuation down, what a real exit looks like for your specific business, and what to fix in the next 12 to 24 months to walk away on your terms. Whether we end up being the buyer or not, you leave the conversation with a plan.
Start the ConversationMost buyers write a check and step back. We bring more than money. Here is what comes with us into every acquisition.
We tell you what your business is actually worth and why. No inflated promises, no broker spin. Just a real number backed by real analysis.
Your exit does not have to be chaotic. We plan every step before we close so your customers, your team, and your operations stay intact through the handoff.
We do not come in and gut the team. The people who make your business run are the people we need. We protect them as part of the deal structure.
Seller notes, earnouts, equity partnerships. We structure deals that work for your tax situation, your timeline, and your peace of mind. We discuss this openly and early.
We install the infrastructure that makes a business run without depending on the founder. This protects your legacy and keeps the business healthy after you leave.
We do not list your business publicly. We do not talk to your employees, customers, or competitors without your explicit direction. Every conversation stays between us.
We are direct about what is not a fit because your time is too valuable for a process that goes nowhere. If we are not the right match, we will tell you directly and point you toward someone who may be.
We acquire established small businesses generating $150,000 or more in annual owner earnings (SDE). We look for businesses that have operated for at least 5 years, have some staff in place, and can run with a manager rather than being entirely dependent on the current owner. Common fits include service businesses, home services, light manufacturing, food and beverage, and local retail. We do not acquire startups, franchise resales, or businesses that cannot function without the current owner present.
No. Big Scope Investments is a direct buyer, not a broker. We do not charge listing fees, success fees, or commissions of any kind. When we make an offer, you keep the full amount with no deductions on our end.
It starts with the short form on this page. If there is a potential fit, Aaron or Karen will reach out within 24 to 48 hours for a direct, confidential conversation. From there we review financials, ask focused questions, and if things align, we put together an offer. We move without committees or 90-day timelines. The process from first conversation to a signed letter of intent typically runs 2 to 4 weeks.
Every deal is different, but we commonly structure acquisitions to include seller financing. A portion of the purchase price is paid over time directly from the business cash flow. This approach can significantly increase your total payout and reduce the immediate tax burden compared to a full cash sale. We discuss deal structure openly and early so there are no surprises. We also use equity partnerships, earnouts, and other arrangements depending on the situation.
Our primary focus is Oregon and the broader Pacific Northwest. We also evaluate businesses across the United States when the fit is strong. Submit your business and we will let you know directly if geography is a factor for your situation.
That is a very common situation and a good reason to start the conversation now rather than later. We help business owners understand what is holding their valuation down, what a realistic exit looks like for their specific business, and what to address in the next 12 to 24 months to maximize what they walk away with. Whether we end up being the buyer or not, you will leave the conversation with real clarity.
Every submission is reviewed personally by Aaron or Karen. If there is a fit, you will hear from us within 24 to 48 hours.
All submissions are reviewed in confidence. We do not share your information with anyone.
If there is not a fit, we will tell you directly and point you toward someone who may be a better match.
No pressure. No commitment. A direct, confidential conversation about where you are and what your options actually look like.
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