Attract Capital

06/23/2026

Q&A time! ⏰

Let’s ask Dave! ➡️ Are business owners too afraid of dilution?

Ready, set, go!

06/22/2026

Not every acquisition platform needs private equity.

Many founder-owned roll-ups assume equity is required to fund large acquisition growth runs because that's the conventional path.

In reality, some highly disciplined platforms can use mezzanine financing to scale aggressively while retaining ownership and building significantly more long-term equity value.

The key is having a repeatable acquisition strategy along with the right roll-up lending platform.

Capital follows ex*****on.

Learn how mezzanine financing helps founders fund acquisitions, retain ownership, avoid dilution, and build substantial EBITDA growth.

06/17/2026

Century Mechanical continues its Florida expansion through the acquisition of Albritton Electrical.

Along with its recent acquisition of Weston Trawick, this creates regional density and electrical service depth.

Century is building acquisition strength and momentum in one of the fastest-growing states in the US.

We are proud to play a supporting role in their continued success.

06/16/2026

Acquisition financing or leverage dividend recap? This or that, in under .30 seconds with Dave Barnitt!

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06/15/2026

The cost of capital is not always what it appears to be.

Many acquirers focus on the interest expense of mezzanine financing while overlooking the long-term cost of giving away equity.

A mezzanine investment may involve interest payments and a small equity participation.

A large equity raise can permanently dilute ownership, control, and future upside.

The real question is not which capital is cheaper today.

It’s which capital creates more value over time for the founder.

Learn how mezzanine financing compares with equity financing and why smart acquirers use it to reduce dilution and retain control.

06/12/2026

Our secret sauce has remained unchanged for 25 years and was formulated 35 years ago.
We bring our knowledge of lenders and structure to founders with big growth visions.
We create solutions that unlock access to large levels of funding with minimal dilution.
We entrench ourselves within our clients and become their capital supply line.

Our secret sauce has remained unchanged for 25 years and was formul...

06/09/2026

⏱️M&A Exit Timing: this week’s Q&A with David Barnitt. “Do you think mid-sized business are holding off on selling right now?”

06/08/2026

Mezzanine due diligence goes far beyond reviewing financial statements.

Lenders are evaluating whether management can execute and whether the acquisition strategy can withstand real-world challenges.

The numbers and the underlying processes matter.

But so do leadership quality, operational strength, customer concentration and market position.

Mezzanine financing is built on confidence in future performance — not just historical results.

Explore the complete due diligence checklist for mezzanine financing, including financial analysis, legal review, market evaluation, and more.

06/07/2026

Better Industries: this or that. In under 30 seconds, Dave Barnitt tells you which one actually wins.

06/05/2026

Q&A with Dave Barnitt. Q: What makes a company more financeable today as compared to a 2-3 years ago?