Northern California Background Investigation Company

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Financial Details

Asking Price:
$599,000
Annual Revenue:
$500,000
Cash Flow / SDE:
$175,000
Profit Metric:
Cash Flow
Valuation Multiple:
3.4x
Location:
Northern California, CA, US
Source:
Date:
September 20, 2025

Key Highlights

Established background investigation company with nearly 18 years of experience.
Specializes in public safety and first responder background checks, serving numerous agencies.
Relocatable business with seller financing available and owner willing to train.

Description

This is a well-established Background Investigation Company based in Northern California, operating as a California S-Corporation for nearly 18 years. The business specializes in public safety background investigations, particularly for first responder positions. They have a proven track record, having conducted nearly 10,000 investigations for law enforcement, firefighter/paramedic, and public safety civilian roles, working with numerous police and sheriff's departments, fire agencies, correctional facilities, and dispatch centers. The business is relocatable and offers seller financing up to $200,000 over 5 years at 8% interest. The owner is retiring and willing to provide up to 4 weeks of training. The market outlook for background check services is strong, with projected growth driven by remote work and increased demand for screening.

Industry Information

Industry Description:
Background Investigation Services
Classification:
Service Businesses

Operational Snapshot

Year Established:
2007
Employees:
7
Reason for Selling:
Retirement

Real Estate & Lease

Status:
Not_included

Assets & Inventory

FF&E Value:
$15,000 USD
Includes FF&E:
Yes
Includes Inventory:
No

Listing Details

Listing ID:
fbac72a6-a6c4-45a6-8d54-da321912764a
Source Listing ID:
SC2132
Deal Status:
For Sale
Date Posted:
May 16, 2023
Last Updated:
September 20, 2025
Currency:
USD

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