What if you could acquire a startup with $0 out of pocket?
We're building the platform that makes it possible. Creative deal structures. Private funding. Built for founders.
100+
Digital Assets
$0
Upfront Cost
3x
Growth Potential
How It Works
Our 3-step process makes acquiring digital assets with zero cash down straightforward and accessible.
Find deals that match your skillset
Curated SaaS, newsletter, and product listings ready for creative acquisition.
Structure the deal using our playbook
Use templates, tools, and pre-approved term sheets to craft smart, zero-cash-down offers.
Get connected to private lenders & partners
Access capital from vetted partners who fund the deal. You grow it. We've got your back.
Why Now?
The old way of buying startups is broken.
We're building the new model where digital real estate is acquired like real estate with leverage, cash flow, and smart terms.
Choose Your Path
Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or get hands-on help, ZeroAcquire makes the process straightforward.
For Buyers
Explore verified digital assets and make creative offers even if you don't have cash.
View ListingsFor Sellers
List your startup or digital asset to connect with motivated buyers and investors.
List Your StartupOur Services
Explore our full range of services, from deal finding to acquisition support and advisory.
View ServicesWhat You'll Get
Join ZeroAcquire and gain access to these exclusive benefits.
- Deal flow of underpriced digital assets
- Creative financing playbooks
- Pre-negotiated funding partners
- Community of acquisition experts
- Built-in safety net (we take over assets if deals fail)
A Personal Note From the Founder
This is a personal mission. I'm testing every strategy myself—and building the system I wish existed.
Want to fund deals? Sell a project? Be a beta user?
I'd love to talk.– Josh
Zero Acquire method used by
top bootstrappers, indie founders, and SaaS buyers
Rob Walling
Founder of Drip & TinySeed
"I acquired HitTail for $30K using seller financing. Most bootstrappers don't realize you can buy a SaaS without all the money upfront."
What I Learned Buying, Growing, and Selling My Startup
Andrew Gazdecki
Founder & CEO of Acquire.com
"Creative deal structures — earn-outs, profit share, seller notes — are the secret weapon of smart founders buying businesses without breaking the bank."
Acquire.com: Buying & Selling Bootstrapped SaaS Startups
Ryan Kulp
Founder of Fomo.com
"Fomo was purchased using seller-side financing, which Kulp says is a 'magic trick' for anybody who has yet to try the style of funding."
How He Bought a $180k SaaS Company For $3k
Codie Sanchez
Investor & Founder of Contrarian Thinking
"Seller financing is indeed a smart move, shifting the risk and leveraging resources wisely. It's all about balancing ambition with prudence."
Every single person should learn seller financing before traditional debt investing
Tyler Tringas
General Partner at Calm Company Fund
"A huge array of specialized revenue-based financing lenders are now interested in your company. Unlike traditional banks, these funds do not require a personal guarantee."
The Entrepreneur's new path of maximum optionality
Nathan Barry
Founder of ConvertKit
"If you spend conservatively and save any extra money you can have enough to buy the tools, training, or time necessary to get to the next level."
The ladders of wealth creation: a step-by-step roadmap to building wealth
Justin Jackson
Co-founder of Transistor.fm
"When you're surfing, you're waiting for the right wave. The same is true in business: you want to be in the water, waiting for the right opportunity to reveal itself."
Riding the Wave: Justin Jackson on His Startup Journey and Finding Market Fit
Arvid Kahl
Author of "Zero to Sold"
"Buy before you build. It's faster, often cheaper, and you're buying something that already has validation."
Zero to Sold by Arvid Kahl | Summary, Quotes, FAQ, Audio