For buyers
Take over a business without being rich.
Capital can be built. Drive can't be bought. You've got the drive.
Chili Carlo is for you if…
You want to lead
Not just work in a business. Take it over, improve it, grow it.
You want to learn
You're willing to work alongside the owner for months, sometimes years, before driving solo.
You don't have all the capital
That's fine. Sellers here agree upfront that part of the price is paid over several years.
What you'll find here, and nowhere else
Sellers who want you
Every seller signs a declaration: open to a long transition and to vendor financing. No wasted time.
Real numbers
Sector, region, revenue, staff, transition length. Names wait for the handshake, numbers don't.
Every tool in one place
Messaging, in-app NDA, data room, transition plan. The whole journey happens here.
A guide with just enough heat
Chili Carlo shows you each step, what's missing and what's next. You're never lost.
Your path
- 01
Start as a Bell Pepper
Free. Build your profile and see Habanero listings.
- 02
Sign your commitment
Seriousness, confidentiality, respect for the seller. One signature, once.
- 03
Go Jalapeño
Every listing opens up and you can write to sellers.
- 04
Build the succession
NDA, data room, cards on the table, transition plan. All the way to the deal.
The buyer's commitment
- I am genuinely looking to take over and run a business.
- I keep everything I learn about a business and its owner confidential.
- I reply within a reasonable time and say no clearly when it's not for me.
- I never contact a seller or their staff outside the platform before the mutual reveal.
That's what reassures sellers. And that's why they open the door.