Find the right company to acquire - before it hits the market
I help buyers and investors identify off-market companies for acquisition based on their specific criteria - sector, geography, deal size, financials, and strategic fit.
Off-market deal sourcing, tailored to your investment thesis
Most good businesses never get publicly listed for sale. I work with acquisition-focused buyers to find companies that match their specific criteria - outside of standard broker channels and public deal platforms.
Criteria-Driven Search
Every search starts with understanding your acquisition strategy. I work from your target sectors, geographies, deal size, revenue or EBITDA range, preferred ownership structure, and strategic goals to source relevant opportunities.
Off-Market Focus
The businesses I identify aren't typically listed on broker platforms or deal sites. This gives buyers access to opportunities with less competition, more reasonable expectations, and a better chance of a productive conversation.
Buyer Mandate or Introduction
If there's a fit, I can work under a buyer mandate or introduction arrangement. The engagement structure depends on the scope, exclusivity, and nature of the search.
Starts with a Conversation
I usually begin with a short conversation to understand your acquisition criteria, timeline, and what you're looking for. No commitment - just a focused discussion to see if there's a fit.
Who I work with
I work with acquisition-focused buyers who are actively looking for companies to acquire outside of standard listed-market channels.
Family Offices
Single and multi-family offices seeking direct acquisitions
Private Investors
Individual and group investors acquiring operating businesses
Search Funds
Entrepreneurs backed by investors to find, acquire, and run a company
Independent Sponsors
Deal-by-deal operators sourcing acquisitions without a committed fund
Private Equity Firms
PE firms seeking add-ons, bolt-ons, or new platform investments
Holding Companies
Permanent capital vehicles building portfolios of operating businesses
Corporate Development
In-house M&A teams executing strategic acquisitions
Strategic Acquirers
Operating companies seeking to expand through acquisition
How it works
A straightforward process designed to find businesses that match your specific acquisition criteria.
Define Your Criteria
We start with a focused conversation to understand your target sectors, geographies, deal size, revenue or EBITDA range, preferred ownership structure, and acquisition strategy.
Source & Identify
Using proprietary research and direct outreach, I identify off-market companies that match your criteria — businesses that aren't listed on broker platforms or public deal sites.
Qualify & Present
Each opportunity is assessed for strategic fit before being presented, saving you time on businesses that don't match your investment thesis.
Facilitate Introduction
When there's mutual interest, I facilitate a warm introduction between you and the business owner, setting the stage for direct conversation.
What I need from you
Every search is shaped by the buyer's specific requirements. Here's what we'll cover in our initial conversation.
Target Sectors
Industry verticals, sub-sectors, and business models
Geographies
Metro, regional, state-level, or national scope
Deal Size
Enterprise value or equity check range
Revenue / EBITDA
Minimum and target financial thresholds
Ownership Structure
Founder-led, family-owned, partnership, or other
Acquisition Strategy
Platform, add-on, roll-up, vertical integration
Why off-market?
The most attractive acquisition targets are often businesses that haven't decided to sell - or that prefer a quiet, selective process. Off-market sourcing gives buyers access to companies before competition drives up price and reduces flexibility.
The reality of deal flow
Most businesses that change hands were never formally "on the market." The best opportunities are usually found through targeted, direct outreach.
Looking to acquire a business?
Let's start with a short conversation about what you're looking for. No commitment - just a focused discussion to understand your acquisition criteria and see if I can help.