SBA Approved - Background Investigation Business

SBA Approved N. California Background Investigation Business SC2132

Financial Information
Asking Price: $599,000
Cash Flow: $175,000
Gross Revenue: $500,000
Down Payment: $399,000
Financing: Yes
Adjusted EBITDA: $150,000

This Northern California based Background Investigation Company is a California S-Corporation that has been in business for almost 18 years. They specialize in public safety background investigations, in particular first responder positions in public safety. They have performed almost 10,000 investigations including law enforcement, firefighter/paramedic, and public safety civilian background investigations. They have several years of experience with numerous police agencies, sheriff’s departments, and fire agencies, and work with correctional facilities, public safety dispatchers and law enforcement managers and administrative staff.

Business Location
City: Northern California
State: California



Financing Comments
The Seller is willing to carry a note for up to $200,000 of the purchase price of the business for 5 years at 8% interest. The amount carried will depend on the purchase price and the quality of the Buyer.

Reason for Sale
The reason for selling is the Seller would like to retire.

Detailed information
Year Established: 2007
Home Based: Yes
Franchise: No
Relocatable: Yes
Lender Prequalified: Yes
SBA Prequalified: Yes
Part-Time Employees: 7
Contractors: N/A
Owner Worked Hours/w: 30
Inventory Included: No
Inventory Value: N/A
Monthly Rent: N/A
Real Estate Available: No
Real Estate Included: No
Real Estate Value: N/A
FF&E Included?: Yes
FF&E Value: $15,000

Training/Support
The Seller is willing to train the new Owner for up to 4 weeks at 30 hours per week. Additional training from the Seller may be available at mutually agreed upon compensation from the Buyer to the Seller.

Market Outlook/Competition
The U.S. background check services market was valued at $14.72 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $25.92 Billion by 2030, growing at an 11.98% CAGR. This growth is driven by trends like the rise of remote and hybrid work, increased demand for continuous screening, and the expansion of the gig economy.



CA 02282967
NV B.1003039.LLC
NV BUSB.0007191