Where can I read about small businesses ($1-$10 million EBITDA) that were acquired?

We always hear about the big multi-billion dollar acquisitions, but I'm looking to read about startup stories about smaller businesses. Think the kind of businesses a search funder would acquire and run a few years before selling. For context, my goal is to start one of these down the line and I want to read about entrepreneurs who started and scaled one on their own or acquired one.

I'm open to podcasts, newsletters, YouTube channels, etc. I'm already familiar with some like resources like Acquiring Minds and UpFlip. Any suggestions?

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This is all great for acquisitions. Does anyone have sources of people who founded $1-$10 million EBITDA businesses?

 

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