Edward Freeman

About Edward Freeman

I help serious operators, founders, and executives connect with capital partners, strategic buyers, and growth opportunities—without fluff, red tape, or middlemen theater. PeerSense, works directly with business owners across digital infrastructure with a recent focus areas include hyperscale data centers, edge computing expansion, and AI-ready infrastructure development. AI/data platforms, commercial services, and franchising—especially those doing $2M+ EBITDA or $600K+ in net profit. My role is to align opportunity with capital, and capital with clarity. I don’t raise funds. I’m not a banker. I connect the right people at the right time—with intent, velocity, and results. What I Do: Strategic Introductions (Not Capital Raising): I introduce qualified operators to trusted capital sources—family offices, PE firms, non-bank lenders, and institutional players actively writing checks from $25M to $15B+. These are real conversations with real decision-makers—not endless pitch loops or committee delays. Exit & Acquisition Matchmaking: Whether you\'re selling a $600K+ net profit business or a company worth $20M to $2B+, I help position it in front of serious buyers—often identifying aligned interest within 24 to 72 hours. Franchise System Growth & Transition: I guide proven business owners through franchise transformation, strategic partnerships, or exit readiness. This includes building the right growth framework and introducing aligned capital partners when appropriate. Capital Readiness Strategy: While I don’t raise capital, I help businesses present themselves in a way that attracts it—advising on structure, positioning, and packaging that speaks directly to capital providers’ priorities. Who I Work With: Founders and executives in data, infrastructure, commercial, and recurring-revenue businesses Franchise brands seeking scale, transition, or acquisition partners Operators with clean financials looking for strategic capital—not cold money Investors and family offices looking for off-market opportunities or co-investment partners Why Work With Me: I cut through the noise. No guessing games. No “let me circle back.” Just real people, real money, and aligned outcomes. I’m not here to sell you something—I’m here to help you scale, exit, or align with the right strategic partner. If you’ve got something real and you’re ready to move, I’ll make sure the right people see it—fast. i•••@peersense.com (31••••••90 peersense.com

Experience

1. Founder & Managing Partner

   Peersense

   Jan 2020 — Present · Westfield, IN, US

   At PeerSense, I help operators and entrepreneurs secure $25M to $15B+ in capital for acquisitions, growth, and exits. Whether you\'re building a data center platform, scaling an AI-backed infrastructure business, or growing a franchise brand—our job is to get you in front of capital sources who can actually write checks.We don’t waste time pitching to people who need 3 committee calls and a yoga retreat to decide. We align operators with family offices, private equity groups, institutional and non-bank lenders who move fast and think long-term. What I DoCapital Strategy: Structure and source funding from $25M to $15B+ for digital infrastructure, strategic acquisitions, rollups, and real estate-heavy operations.M&A Advisory: Connect profitable business owners ($600K+ net) with qualified buyers. Support acquirers with deal sourcing and prep.Franchise Growth Advisory: Help founders position for scale—model refinement, unit economics, early franchisee wins, and growth capital.Alt Finance + SBA: Secure SBA, 401k rollover, and non-bank financing when banks say no. Ideal for buyers, multi-unit operators, and acquisitions.Digital Infrastructure: Partner with platforms in data, AI, and cloud infra to raise institutional-scale capital for rapid expansion. Proven ResultsSecured $80M in non-bank capital offers for a 17-location dealership group—after multiple lenders passed.Sourced qualified buyers within 24 hours for multiple $600K+ net businesses.Guided franchise brands like Hydralive in locking early multi-territory franchisees.Brokered strategic placements between growth-stage founders and institutional money.If you\'re scaling something real and tired of slow money and excuses—I can help. Let’s talk. Capital. Clarity. Connections. That’s what we bring. DM me if you\'re ready to scale, sell, or raise smart.

Education

• University of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech / Vincennes

  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services