Self-Funded Search · Manufacturing & Metal Fabrication

Acquiring one manufacturing business to run myself — not manage from a distance.

Takt Capital is a self-funded search vehicle led by Nikko Mason, seeking to acquire and personally operate one profitable manufacturing business in machining, metal fabrication, or precision assembly for the long term.

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SDE Range

$750K – $1.5M

Geography

CA · TX · UT

Structure

Self-Funded, Direct Ownership

Involvement

Full-Time, Hands-On

Timeline

Actively Searching, Closing in 12–24 Mo.

What We Do

A permanent home for your business, not a portfolio addition.

Takt Capital is not a private equity firm, a strategic acquirer, or a broker for someone else's capital. I am a single operator, funding this search personally, looking to buy one business, move into it, and run it day-to-day for the long term. It's a meaningful difference for an owner who wants the business, and the people who built it, taken care of after they step away.

	Takt Capital	Private Equity	Strategic Buyer
Your Legacy	100% of my time and attention on one company	One of many portfolio companies	Absorbed into a larger organization
Timeline	Indefinite — built to hold and run long-term	3–5 year hold, then resale	Immediate integration
Day 1 Post-Close	I am on the shop floor operating the business	Hired CEO installed, strategy set by the firm	Systems, brand, and staff consolidated
Decision Making	One principal, direct and fast	Investment committee approval	Corporate development process
Goal	Preserve and grow what you built	Maximize return, position for resale	Fit the acquirer's existing operations
Seller Involvement	Optional transition consulting, on your terms	Often requires a rollover or earn-out	Typically none after close

Acquisition Criteria

What I'm looking for.

These are guidelines, not hard cutoffs — if a business is close on most of these but not all, it's still worth a conversation.

The Business

$750K – $1.5M in seller's discretionary earnings
Owner-operated is the expected profile — an existing management layer isn't disqualifying if I would still take direct operational control
Customer concentration under 35% from any single customer, unless secured by long-term contracts or a long-tenured relationship
Strong fundamentals — a consistent history of cash flow generation, healthy recurring revenue, and a growing or stable end market
Located in California, Texas, or Utah

CNC Machining Laser Cutting Press-Brake Forming Welding Sheet Metal Fab Surface Finishing / Coatings EDM Precision Grinding Waterjet Cutting Tool & Die Electromechanical Assembly Rubber & Plastics

The Situation

Owners seeking liquidity and ready to step back from day-to-day operations
Sellers who want a hands-on buyer — someone who will be on the floor, not a name on a holding company org chart
A team and culture worth protecting — I'm buying the business to run it, which means keeping what works
Flexibility on deal structure, including seller notes and transition support on the seller's terms
Confidentiality throughout the process, for you and your employees

About

The operator behind Takt Capital.

Nikko Mason
Principal, Takt Capital

Nikko Mason

Principal & Search Vehicle Operator

At Tesla and Apple, I spent over a decade in technical operations — not just evaluating factories from a spreadsheet, but running the floor, standing up production lines and driving quality and cost discipline on complex products. That background shaped what I'm looking for: a business I can walk into, understand at the process level, and run hands-on — not a passive investment I manage from a distance.

Takt Capital is self-funded, which means I move quickly and make the final call directly. The acquisition will be financed through a combination of SBA 7(a) debt and committed personal equity, and I'm glad to provide proof of funds to any broker or seller upon request. When I make an offer, it's because I intend to close and personally run the business for years to come.

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Contact

Let's talk about your business.

Every conversation is confidential. I'm happy to sign an NDA before reviewing any details.

Whether you're actively exploring a sale or just want to understand what a search-fund buyer looks like in practice, I'd welcome the conversation. If you're a broker with a manufacturing or metal-fab client who fits this profile, I'm easy to work with and ready to move quickly.

I evaluate every opportunity personally — there's no associate screening deals before they reach me, and no committee slowing down a response.

nikko@taktcapital.co

Phone

(619) 961-5839

linkedin.com/in/nikkomason

Coverage

California · Texas · Utah

Response Time

Within 24 hours

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