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How to sign up on Acquire.com

A step-by-step guide to creating a free account and entering your acquisition criteria

Last updated: December 15th, 2023

Thanks for your interest in joining Acquire.com!

To sign up for your free buyer account, please follow the steps in the video or article below.

Your free buyer account grants access to the marketplace and public information. To chat with sellers and view private listing details, please upgrade your plan

How to create a buyer account with Nathan from our product team

1. Visit the sign up page

2. Enter your email address and password.

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3. Verify your email address.

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4. Choose I want to acquire a startup.

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5. Click Awesome, let's go to enter your acquisition criteria.  

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6. Select which startup types interest you (as many as you like). 

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7. Enter your ideal asking price range. 

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8. Enter your ideal revenue multiple range. 

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9. Enter your ideal profit multiple range.

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10. Enter your ideal TTM revenue range. 

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11. Enter your ideal TTM profit range. 

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12. Enter some specifics about the startup you want to acquire. 

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13. Enter the locations where you'd consider acquiring startups. 

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12. That's it! Start browsing Our top recommendations and explore startups that match your acquisition criteria. 

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Once you've compiled a list of potential startups, upgrade to Premium or Platinum (depending on your needs) to start chatting with their founders. 

Sellers are more likely to take you seriously when you have:

  1. verified your ID, and
  2. verified your acquisition funds.

Doing both shows you're a trusted, committed buyer deserving of their attention. Expect much warmer conversations as a result.

Registering as a buyer with Acquire.com founder, Andrew Gazdecki

Still need help?

Please search the help center again or contact us at support@acquire.com.