Off-Market Acquisition Sourcing
I help buyers and investors find, qualify, and acquire companies that match their specific criteria — from first identification through to signed deal and beyond.
The right business is rarely listed for sale
Broker listings represent only 10-15% of businesses that could be acquired. The best targets are off-market — and that is where the real advantages are.
Less competition
Fewer buyers at the table means better deal dynamics and less price inflation.
Better valuations
Owners not in a formal sale process tend to have more reasonable expectations.
Direct access to owners
You talk to the business owner directly, not a broker managing 30 interested parties.
Build the relationship first
Off-market gives you time to build rapport and mutual trust before negotiating terms.
See the business as it is
No advisor packaging. You evaluate the actual operation, not a curated data room.
Flexible deal structures
Without competitive pressure, there is more room to structure terms that work for both sides.
Where deals actually come from
The best acquisitions are found, not listed.
From sourcing through to signed deal — and beyond
I work under a buyer mandate to find acquisition targets that match your criteria. Depending on what you need, I can stop at a warm introduction, support you through due diligence to a signed LOI or SPA, or stay on after the deal to implement AI that drives growth, efficiency, and compliance in the acquired business.
Find the right target
Proprietary research and direct outreach to identify off-market companies that match your specific acquisition criteria.
Facilitate the introduction
A warm, credible introduction between you and the business owner. Discreet, professional, and on your terms.
Due diligence, LOI, and SPA support
If you need it, I can assist with due diligence coordination, data room management, and support the process through to a signed Letter of Intent or full Sale and Purchase Agreement.
Post-acquisition AI implementation
After the deal closes, I can implement AI systems to increase sales, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen compliance in the acquired business.
The scope depends on the role you want me to play. We agree on that upfront.
Acquisition-focused buyers
I work with buyers who are actively looking for companies to acquire outside of standard listed-market channels.
Family Offices
Private Investors
Search Funds
Independent Sponsors
Private Equity
Holding Companies
Corporate Development
Strategic Acquirers
How it works
We can stop at any stage, or go end-to-end. The depth of engagement depends on what you need.
Define criteria
Focused conversation to understand sectors, geography, deal size, financials, pricing expectations, and strategy.
Source and identify
Proprietary research and direct outreach to find off-market companies that match.
Qualify and present
Each opportunity is assessed for strategic fit before being presented to you.
Facilitate introduction
A warm, credible introduction with the business owner when there is mutual interest.
Due diligence support
Assist with DD coordination, data room setup and management, information requests, and vendor liaison.
LOI and SPA support
Support the negotiation process through to a signed Letter of Intent or Sale and Purchase Agreement.
Post-acquisition AI
Implement AI to increase revenue, improve efficiency, and strengthen compliance in the acquired business.
Steps 04-07 are optional. Some buyers only need sourcing and introduction. Others want end-to-end support through to close and beyond.
I search based on what you need
Every engagement starts with a focused conversation to understand exactly what you are looking for — including the price you are willing to pay, so I only bring you deals you would be happy to close.
Target Sectors
Industry verticals, sub-sectors, and business models you want to acquire in
Geographies
Metro, regional, state-level, national, or international scope
Deal Size and EBITDA
Enterprise value range, revenue thresholds, and EBITDA minimums
Pricing and Multiple
What multiple of EBITDA or revenue you are willing to pay, so we only bring deals in your range
Ownership Structure
Founder-led, family-owned, partnership, or corporate carve-out
Acquisition Strategy
Platform, add-on, roll-up, vertical integration, or geographic expansion
How we work together
It starts with a conversation. If there is a fit, we formalise a buyer mandate agreement that sets out the scope, criteria, and terms.
1. Initial conversation
A focused 20-30 minute discussion to understand your criteria, timeline, and what a good acquisition looks like for you. No cost, no commitment.
2. Signed buyer mandate
You sign a buyer mandate agreement setting out search criteria, engagement scope (intro, LOI/SPA, or end-to-end including post-acquisition), exclusivity terms, and fee structure.
3. Active sourcing and deal support
I source against your criteria, present qualified targets, facilitate introductions, and support the process through to the agreed endpoint — whether that is introductions, a completed transaction, or post-acquisition value creation.
Fee structure
The total success fee is 7% of the transaction value, structured as:
When is the fee payable?
Optional services
Available at additional cost, tailored to the needs of the deal.
Due diligence coordination
Data room setup, information request management, and vendor liaison
Business valuation support
Independent valuation analysis to inform your offer and negotiation
Post-acquisition AI
AI implementation to grow revenue, improve efficiency, and strengthen compliance
Transaction management
End-to-end deal management from LOI through to SPA and settlement
Integration planning
Operational integration strategy and 100-day planning for the acquired business
Financial modelling
Acquisition financial models, scenario analysis, and returns forecasting
Ready to start your search?
Complete the buyer criteria form and I will review your requirements. If there is a fit, we will move to a signed mandate and begin sourcing.
Complete Buyer Criteria FormTakes about 10 minutes. Your information is kept confidential.