Northern California Background Investigation Company
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
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