GYAS Capital

 Entrepreneur Acquisition Program (EAP)

Professional infrastructure for independent entrepreneurs.

Enterpreneur Acquisistion Program (EAP) enables experienced professionals with capital and business acumen — but without infrastructure or M&A experience — to buy, operate, and grow small to mid-sized businesses in Croatia and the broader CEE region. 
 
GYAS  provides the deal pipeline, deal infrastructure, financial expertise, and operational back-office and post-acquisition support so entrepreneurs can focus on driving value in the acquired business. Optionally, GYAS provides partial transaction funding assistance. 

Ideal EAP candidate:

1.   Independent entrepreneurs or corporate professionals, often mid- or late-career, who: 

  • Have €300k–€2m of deployable capital (alone or with partners) 
  • Want to own and run a business rather than invest passively 
  • Have sector expertise or management experience but lack acquisition experience 
  • Are seeking businesses in Croatia or nearby CEE markets (Slovenia, Bosnia, Hungary, Austria, etc.) 
  • Returning diaspora professionals 
  • Former corporate executives seeking self-employment through ownership 
  • Family offices seeking operational co-investment partners  
 

2.   Small & Medium Businesses Seeking Growth Through Acquisition that:

  • Aim to expand domestically or internationally through strategic bolt-on acquisitions
  • Need support in identifying suitable targets, structuring transactions, and integrating new operations
  • Require professional financial oversight, reporting, and CFO-level guidance during and after the acquisition
 

3.   Boutique PE funds, investment offices, or institutional investors that:

  • Target single-asset acquisitions in Croatia or the CEE region
  • Seek local expertise, deal sourcing, valuation, and regulatory navigation
  • Benefit from ongoing financial reporting, monitoring, and operational support for their portfolio companies
 

GYAS Capital EAP Approach:

Phase 1: Acquisition Support – Identify and acquire a suitable target. 
 

Area

GYAS Role

Entrepreneur Role
Target Identification
Market scanning, deal sourcing, NDA management, valuation screens
Sector preferences, qualitative assessment
Financial Modelling & Valuation
Full modelling, structuring, sensitivity analysis
Input on assumptions and strategy
Due Diligence Coordination
Manage legal, tax, and technical advisors; synthesize findings
Decision-making and negotiation
Financing Support
Introduce lenders/co-investors, prepare materials
Capital commitment and final negotiation
Deal Execution
Liaise with notaries, lawyers, regulators (if needed)
Final sign-off
Phase 2: Transition & Integration – Ensure stable takeover and first-year operations. 
 

Area

GYAS Role

Entrepreneur Role
Transition Planning
Integration checklist, financial onboarding
Operational leadership
Accounting & Admin Setup
Bookkeeping, reporting templates
Daily management
CFO-as-a-Service
Budgeting, liquidity management, investor reporting
Decision-making
Performance Monitoring
Monthly KPIs, board-style oversight
Execution
Optional Phase 3: Growth Support – Support scaling, refinancing, or follow-on acquisitions. 
  • Strategic reviews and M&A support for bolt-on acquisitions 
  • Financial restructuring and fundraising 
  • Preparation for exit (3–5 years) 

“Never confuse movement with action.” ― Ernest Hemingway

Are you interested in GYAS Capital’s Entrepreneur Acquisition Program?

If you’re considering buying a business as a personal investment, or expanding your entrepreneurial effort through acquisition, contact GYAS Capital and support options through the EAP. 

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