Built for searchers and community investors
The marketplace for small business acquisitions
Torchlight connects searchers posting vetted acquisition opportunities with investors who want equity. Investors back searchers as future CEOs, while searchers run the businesses. This asset class has historically outperformed public capital markets for decades and now it's accessible to everyday investors.
Everything you need to succeed
Powerful tools for searchers, curated opportunities for investors, and a supportive community for everyone.
Searcher Portal
Manage deal pipeline, build investor materials, and run diligence from one place.
- • Deal CRM with listing integrations
- • Investor deck builder & data room
- • Industry multiples & comps
Investor Experience
Discover curated deals with clear risk scores and easy follow-on management.
- • Filterable deal feed & summaries
- • Risk/complexity scoring
- • Portfolio tracking
Community & Education
Learn structures, meet mentors, and grow with a transparent community.
- • Interactive tutorials & glossary
- • Forums and mentor matching
- • Local meetups
How we measure success
Aligned with our MVP, we focus on adoption, investor base, real deal flow, and sustainable revenue.
50
active paying searchers
1,000+
investors • $10M+ committed
10
deals listed monthly
$50K
MRR target