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About REIL

Operators first. Advisors second.

REIL (Retire Early In Life) Acquisitions is a Midwest M&A advisory built by people who have actually bought, run, and sold companies — not by brokers who have only watched other people do it.

Why we exist

Most mid-market deals fail for reasons that have nothing to do with price: undisclosed liabilities, owner dependency, customer concentration, and sellers who were never prepared to be sold. By the time those problems surface, everyone has spent real money and real months.

We built REIL to surface those issues early and to represent both sides honestly. Buyers get vetted, capital-ready opportunities instead of a listings feed. Sellers get a confidential process that protects their business, their employees, and their legacy until a serious buyer is under NDA.

Our focus is deliberately narrow: $5M–$100M revenue businesses across Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota — the markets we know, the lenders we work with, and the owners we can genuinely help.

The team

Three operators with three different jobs, one shared standard: no surprises.

Mike, Acquisition Strategist
Mike
Acquisition Strategist

12+ years sourcing and closing M&A deals. Built three companies to successful exit. Expert in deal structure and buyer representation.

Matt, Operations Director
Matt
Operations Director

Scaled three acquisition portfolios. Expert in due diligence, financial analysis, and integration. Eliminates deal surprises through rigorous process.

Lync, Market Relations
Lync
Market Relations

MBA. Built Midwest relationships with lenders, attorneys, and accountants. Expert in valuation and confidential business outreach.

$500M+
Deal Value Closed
200+
Transactions Completed
$5M–$100M
Revenue Sweet Spot
100%
Confidential Process
Waunakee, Wisconsin

A real office. A real address.

REIL is not a website with a post-office box behind it. We work out of an office in Waunakee, Wisconsin, and we meet owners and buyers there — or wherever is most convenient for you.

507 5th Street
Waunakee, WI 53597

Confidential meetings by appointment. Serving Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota.

REIL Acquisitions office at 507 5th Street, Waunakee, Wisconsin

Ready to acquire or exit?

Schedule a confidential conversation. We'll tell you straight whether we're the right fit for your goals.

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