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Turn an acquisition thesis into a focused search.

We work with individuals, operators and investment firms seeking a business acquisition. A clear mandate allows us to assess opportunities, qualify alignment and make relevant introductions.

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Acquisition criteria

Define what a credible opportunity looks like

Useful criteria are specific enough to guide a search and flexible enough to consider a strong fit. We refine the mandate around the factors that affect your decision.

  • 01Target industries or business models
  • 02Preferred geography
  • 03Revenue, earnings or enterprise size
  • 04Available budget and transaction range
  • 05Control or ownership preference
  • 06Target timing
  • 07Funding readiness
  • 08Your role in the decision

Buyer process

A mandate built for useful introductions

  1. 01

    Establish the acquisition brief

    We clarify the commercial thesis, decision criteria, funding position and authority to proceed.

  2. 02

    Search and assess

    We consider relevant opportunities and counterparties against the agreed parameters. We do not present a standing inventory of businesses.

  3. 03

    Confirm initial alignment

    We test whether the opportunity and buyer are sufficiently aligned before requesting deeper engagement.

  4. 04

    Introduce and facilitate

    We coordinate qualified introductions and support the ensuing dialogue within the agreed scope.

Buyer readiness

Clarity earns access to better conversations

Sellers and their advisers expect a buyer to explain the acquisition rationale, decision process and ability to fund a transaction. We ask for that context early so introductions can be made with purpose and both parties understand what comes next.

Common questions

Before beginning an acquisition search

Can my criteria change as the search develops?

Yes. Criteria can be refined as you learn, provided the current mandate remains clear enough to assess relevance and communicate with owners responsibly.

Do I need to have identified a specific opportunity?

No. We can begin with an acquisition brief. If you already have an opportunity in mind, include enough context for us to understand the requested role.

Why do you ask about funding readiness?

Funding readiness affects whether a buyer can proceed and how a seller will evaluate an introduction. The relevant evidence depends on the contemplated transaction and stage.

What happens when there may be a match?

We confirm initial interest, suitability and the information-sharing process before arranging an introduction. The parties and their advisers remain responsible for diligence and transaction decisions.

Buyer inquiry

Share the mandate you are ready to pursue.

Provide your acquisition criteria, role, timing and current funding position so we can assess the right next step.

Submit acquisition criteria