The Modern Solution For M&A and PE Deal Flow

We help boutique M&A and PE firms source qualified, off-market business owners more predictably, and without replacing their existing process.

Traditional Sourcing Is Slowing Your Firm Down

Outdated methods limit your reach, waste time on unqualified businesses, and leave you competing for the same deals, without the leverage to win them.

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No Deal Control

Brokers send the same opportunities to dozens of buyers, leaving you with no leverage and no client exclusivity.

Hidden Opportunities

Many serious business owners never go public, they explore quietly, and without the right sourcing, you never see them.

Unscalable Method

Referrals and cold outreach can’t keep pace with your growth goals, especially when you're balancing active mandates.

Slow Outreach

Your team spends hours chasing down unqualified sellers, only to hear “not ready” or get ghosted after the first conversation.

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Performance Committed

We offer a 30-day no-cost pilot designed to deliver predictable, off-market, business owner introductions, while giving you full transparency into the system. You define what qualified looks like up front.

At the end of the pilot, we review results together. If it’s successful, we move forward into an agreed partnership. If not, you walk away with no obligation.

To learn more, book a call below.

What We Do

Meta Advertising

Launch high-impact campaigns on Facebook to reach your ideal audience and drive measurable results.

AI Qualification

Automatically reach out and qualify business owners with your exact deal criteria so your team only speaks with serious, qualified sellers.

Landing Page Buildout

Create conversion-focused landing pages designed to turn interest into more exit-ready sellers.

Email Workflows

Engage and nurture prospects with automated, personalized email sequences that drive conversions.

Appointment Setting

Streamline your sales process with qualified lead scheduling, ensuring more productive meetings for your team.

Google Advertising

Capture traffic with data-driven, pay-per-click campaigns that position your brand at the top of search results.

The 3 Step Process

1

Precision Ad Targeting

We run precision-targeted ad campaigns that reach business owners showing early signs of an exit. Each campaign is continuously optimized to deliver the right sellers at the right time, without wasted spend or effort.

2

Seller Qualification

process

Every inquiry is filtered through automatic qualification processes, assessing industry, revenue, urgency, and exit intent. We build trust before the handoff, so your team only meets owners worth their time.

3

Calendar-Ready Conversations

We facilitate direct introductions between your team and qualified business owners who align with your firm’s criteria. Each meeting is backed by detailed profiles, ensuring your time is spent on high-potential opportunities.

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Why Modern Sourcing Outperforms Traditional Methods

81%-92%

92% of Americans and 82% of Canadians are active on Facebook, making it the single largest channel to directly access business owners across North America.

55+

Over 70% of American and Canadian small business owners aged 55+ actively use Facebook, with an average of 20 minutes on the platform per visit.

$10-$30

Reaching 1,000 small business owners costs only $10-$30, making digital ads a cost-effective way to reach potential businesses compared to methods like cold outreach.

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

These strategies are tailored to each client based on their needs.

1. What sets this apart from traditional deal sourcing methods like referrals or cold outreach?

Traditional methods rely on timing, luck, or networks, meaning you often find sellers too late, after they’ve spoken with multiple competitors or listed publicly. Our system actively identifies owners showing early exit intent before they go public or speak with a broker. It’s proactive, not reactive, and it surfaces proprietary conversations others miss entirely.

2. Do business owners in our target market even use Facebook or social media?

Absolutely. Over 70% of Americans and Canadians aged 50–64 and nearly 50% of those 65+ use social media regularly. Facebook remains the most-used platform. On top of that, 92% of Americans and 82% of Canadians are active on Facebook, making it the single largest channel to directly access business owners across North America. These are owners quietly researching succession, valuation, and retirement, often before their families or partners even know. That’s when we reach them, through content and targeting designed around behavior, not guesswork.

3. How quickly can we expect to see results?

You’ll typically start seeing tangible results within the first 14 days. By the end of month one, you will start to fill your pipeline with qualified, exit-ready owners.

We continuously optimize your campaign in real time, testing messaging, refining targeting, and analyzing lead quality to ensure alignment with your goals. This leads to lower acquisition costs, a repeatable sourcing engine, and increased visibility with serious sellers in your target market. Whether your focus is short-term traction or long-term scalability, we tailor the process to meet both.

4. Does this work for our specific industry or client type?

Yes, our system is designed to work effectively across a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and others. We tailor each campaign to your firm’s specific criteria and acquisition strategy, ensuring that we target the right owners in the right sectors. Whether your focus is on emerging markets or more traditional industries, our approach helps uncover serious sellers who align with your goals.

Have any Questions?

Book a free strategy call to cut wasted time and surface serious owners.

Contact

Phone: 587-223-4787

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