Ardonie Capital
DFW Express Pilot Program
Investor One-Pager
Revolutionizing Small Business Sales:
Closing DFW Auto Shops in 34 Days
Seeking $10,000 seed funding to validate our Express Path model with 10 sellers, 10 buyers, and 1 closed deal in 60 days
The Problem
Selling or buying a small business, like an auto repair shop, is notoriously slow (6-9+ months), complex, and fraught with uncertainty. This stalls growth, frustrates entrepreneurs, and leaves value locked up.
Our Solution: Ardonie Capital & The Express Path
Ardonie Capital is a modern, tech-enabled marketplace specifically designed to streamline the acquisition of auto repair shops. Our core innovation is the "Express Path": a standardized, expert-guided process featuring verified "Express Seller" and "Express Buyer" badges, aiming to close deals in as little as 34 days. We combine smart technology with dedicated "Deal Navigator" support and a network of pre-vetted professional vendors.
🎯 Why DFW Auto Repair for Our Pilot? The Perfect Testbed
The Dallas-Fort Worth auto repair market is ideal for proving our model:
High Volume & Activity
Significant number of independent shops (~57+ active listings on major sites) and a strong, growing local economy.
Clear Need
Shop owners and buyers face the same M&A frustrations, seeking faster, more reliable solutions.
Manageable Complexity
While requiring expertise, auto repair transactions are more standardized than some industries, making it suitable for our "Express Path" pilot.
Strong Local Economy
Supports motivated buyers and healthy businesses, creating optimal conditions for testing our model.
⚡ Deal Timeline Comparison: Cumulative Deals Closed
Traditional Process
Ardonie Capital Express
Key Process Milestones
Traditional Timeline
- • Days 1-60: Initial listing and marketing
- • Days 61-150: Buyer identification and vetting
- • Days 151-210: Due diligence and negotiations
- • Days 211-270: Legal documentation and closing
Ardonie Capital Express
- • Days 1-7: Express listing with pre-vetted buyers
- • Days 8-14: Rapid buyer matching and qualification
- • Days 15-24: Streamlined due diligence process
- • Days 25-34: Express documentation and closing
🚀 The "Ardonie Capital Express Pilot Program" (DFW)
We are launching a focused 60-90 day pilot in DFW to validate our "Express Path" and gather critical market feedback.
🎯 Objectives
- • Onboard 10 DFW Auto Repair Sellers & 10 DFW Auto Repair Buyers
- • Achieve at least 1 successfully closed "Express Path" deal within 60 days
- • Validate vendor checklists, Deal Navigator support, and platform efficacy
🧪 Features Being Tested
- ✓ "Express Seller/Buyer" badging via vendor checklists
- ✓ Standardized document flows
- ✓ Deal Navigator-led facilitation
- ✓ 34-day target close process
💎 Pilot Participant Offer
Deeply discounted access to Express Path vetting and services in exchange for:
- • Active participation
- • Structured feedback provision
📈 Traction & Progress
MVP Development
Bubble.io platform development underway, targeting completion in 4-6 weeks
Professional Network
Initial positive discussions with DFW-based M&A attorneys and CPAs interested in pilot vendor network
Market Interest
15+ auto shop owners and potential buyers in DFW have expressed preliminary interest in the pilot
👥 The Team
Led by experienced professionals passionate about solving SMB M&A inefficiencies, with a clear vision for leveraging technology and expert support to transform the auto repair industry transaction process.
The Ask: $10,000 for Pilot Success
Seed Funding for DFW Pilot Execution
We are seeking $10,000 in seed funding to execute this DFW pilot. Funds will be allocated to:
Finalizing and launching the Bubble.io MVP
Complete platform development and deployment
Targeted DFW marketing
Recruit pilot sellers, buyers, and vendors
Discounted incentives
For pilot program participants
Initial operational costs
Software, Deal Navigator support
The Vision: Beyond the Pilot
Scaling Success to Transform SMB M&A
A successful pilot (achieving our objectives) will validate the Ardonie Capital model and trigger a subsequent $50,000 seed round. This will fund:
Platform enhancements
Advanced features based on pilot feedback
Broader DFW market penetration
Scale to full DFW metropolitan area
Team growth
Hire additional Deal Navigators and support staff
Prepare for scaling
Ready our proven "Express Path" to revolutionize SMB M&A
📞 Contact Information
Ardonie Capital
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📈 Market Opportunity Analysis
DFW Auto Repair Market
Annual Transaction Volume
💰 Revenue Model & Financial Projections
Revenue Streams
Transaction Fees
3-5% commission on successful deals
Express Badges
Premium memberships for priority access
Professional Referrals
Fees from legal, financial partners
3-Year Financial Projections
🏆 Competitive Advantages
Industry Specialization
First platform dedicated exclusively to auto repair shop transactions
Geographic Focus
Deep DFW market knowledge and local partnerships
Speed to Close
34-day Express Deal Package vs. 6-12 month industry standard
Vetted Network
Pre-qualified professionals and streamlined processes