Financing a mobile app acquisition & why that's still so freaking hard in 2025

Today we speak with guest Eric Owens, CEO & Co-Founder of App Business Brokers, one of the pioneers in the mobile app business brokerage space since the early 2000s.
Eric dives into the world of acquisition financing solutions specifically available in the mobile-app acquisition space, exploring funding options available and opportunities for financing eCommerce, SaaS, apps, and startup acquisitions moving forward. Eric shares insights on current funding resources, including eCom acquisition lenders, SaaS capital providers, and growth funding for app developers, and his thoughts on new opportunities in app acquisition financing—a space ripe for innovation.
About Eric
Eric Owens is a seasoned internet entrepreneur with a career spanning over two decades, beginning in 1998. With extensive expertise in brokering the sale of internet businesses and mobile apps, Eric specializes in the acquisition and sale of app-based businesses, eCommerce (including Amazon businesses), and SaaS companies. Over the years, he has successfully launched multiple products and companies, both for himself and his clients, generating millions of dollars in online sales. Eric’s comprehensive knowledge and experience make him a trusted advisor in the digital acquisition space, guiding entrepreneurs through the intricacies of buying and selling online businesses.
Connect with Eric on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericowens/
About AppBusinessBrokers
App Business Brokers is a leading resource for entrepreneurs looking to buy or sell online businesses. As the first innovator in an increasingly popular field, they specialize in connecting buyers with established digital ventures that have already proven their worth in the marketplace. App Business Brokers understands that businesses are more than just transactions; they're opportunities for individuals to expand their dreams and reach new heights

App Business Brokers is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs find the right opportunity to take their ambitions to the next level, whether they're looking to acquire a thriving online business or sell their digital venture for maximum value.

Learn more @: https://www.appbusinessbrokers.com/
Podcast Links & Convo Recap

Current acquisition financing:

• eCom acquisition funding - multiple resources, contact Eric directly
• https://www.boopos.com/
• https://www.ecommercelending.com/
• https://fullyfundable.com/
• eCom growth funding - https://clearbanc.com/

SaaS growth funding:

• saas-capital.com
• lightercapital.com

Cashflow funding sources for apps (for sellers looking to grow, not for acquisition financing)

• https://pollen.

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Show Credits

Intro Music Artist: DJ Freedem | Track: Pretty Boy