Buy-side advisory means we work exclusively on behalf of the acquirer. We represent your interests throughout the entire acquisition process, from identifying the right target to closing the deal. Unlike brokers who represent sellers, we sit firmly on your side of the table. Our approach draws on years of experience working with leading strategic acquirers, which means we bring institutional-grade rigour to every engagement regardless of deal size.

We work with a broad range of buyers. That includes PE firms and family offices building acquisition portfolios, strategic acquirers looking to expand through bolt-on acquisitions, individuals and management teams buying their first or next business, and buyers financing acquisitions through SBA loans or other structures. Our focus is SaaS and Managed Services acquisitions and we have deep experience evaluating the metrics that actually drive value in these businesses, regardless of what type of buyer you are.

From initial engagement to close, most acquisitions take between six and twelve months. How long depends on the complexity of the business, the state of its financial records, and how quickly both parties move through diligence. Businesses that are well-prepared tend to close significantly faster.

Fees vary depending on the scope of engagement. For full buy-side mandates under our Buyer’s Cover package, we charge a combination of a monthly retainer during the process and a success fee upon deal close. For standalone services, we provide a fee proposal at the outset of each engagement. We are transparent about fees before any work begins.

Yes. Each of our buy-side services is available on a standalone basis. You may want only our diligence support on a deal you have already identified, or only our valuation and scenario modelling before entering negotiations. We structure the engagement around what you actually need.

To begin an Acquisition Search engagement, we need a broad understanding of your strategic rationale, your financial capacity, and your preferred target profile. We will work through this with you in an initial discovery session. No detailed financials are required from you to begin.

We value businesses based on what they are worth to you specifically, not just a generic market multiple. That means building a model that accounts for your cost of capital, integration assumptions, and growth plan. We also run scenario analysis across upside and downside cases so you understand the range of outcomes before you commit to a price.

Deals fall through. It is part of the process. Our success fee is payable only on a completed transaction. If a deal falls apart after diligence, no success fee is charged. Retainer fees paid to date cover the work already completed and are non-refundable.