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Off-market acquisition deals. 3 to 5 per day. Reserved on request.

Direct-to-owner acquisition opportunities sourced before they hit the broker market. No CIMs. No process letters. No auctions. Sub-$5M EV. For funded independent buyers, search funders, and small holdco operators.

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Independent buyers Search fund principals Holdco operators Family offices
The problem

The public market is mostly picked over by the time you see it.

If you’re searching for a business to acquire, you already know what the public market looks like.

BizBuySell. BizQuest. The big brokerages. Every listing has been seen by hundreds of buyers before you saw it. The good ones get LOIs in days. The rest sit because there’s a reason.

Off-market is where real deals get done. But off-market means you need real pipeline.

Sourcing it yourself is 40 hours a week of cold outreach with a 1 percent response rate. Hiring a sourcer runs $5,000 to $15,000 a month with no guarantee of quality. Most independent searchers spend 18 months looking and never close a deal.

That’s the problem this was built to solve.

What this is

A private deal flow community for independent acquirers.

These are not brokered listings. These are not polished CIMs being shopped to fifty buyers. These are early-stage opportunities, sourced direct from owners through our active outreach operation, before a broker is involved and before any formal process has started.

Three to five new opportunities posted every weekday. Sub-$5M EV. Lower middle market and SMB. Real businesses. Real owners who have signaled they’re open to a conversation about selling. You’re often the first or second buyer they’ve spoken to.

What that means for you:

No auction dynamic. No process letter. No competing against ten LOIs from larger financial buyers.

No seller-side broker fee built into the asking price.

Direct relationship with the owner from the first conversation.

Earlier shaping power on price and structure, before the owner’s expectations get anchored by a broker valuation.

Each deal is posted with industry, location, revenue, SDE or EBITDA, current owner positioning, and a one-click Request Intro button. We personally handle the introduction and support you through to close.

Why this is different

Brokered deal flow vs. source-direct pipeline.

Most “off-market” deal sources are not actually off-market. They’re broker-listed deals that haven’t hit BizBuySell yet. By the time you see them, the price is anchored, the buyer list is 30 to 100 names long, and the auction has already started. These deals are different.

Stage of conversation Brokered “off-market” Our source-direct channel
Broker engaged + retainer paid ●Yes ○No, pre-broker Hover: When a broker is engaged, the seller has already paid a retainer and has financial pressure to accept whichever offer arrives first. You inherit that pressure.
CIM and process letter circulating ●Yes ○No Hover: A CIM means the deal has been “packaged” — and packaging means a polished narrative that hides the real risks until you’re 60 days into diligence.
Buyer list size ●30 to 100+ ○You + 1 or 2 Hover: In our channel, the first member to request the intro gets exclusive look until they pass. You don’t compete against ten LOIs from larger financial buyers.
Asking price anchored by broker valuation ●Yes ○No, open shaping Hover: Without a broker valuation, you have first-mover shaping power on price and structure. The owner’s expectations haven’t been anchored to a banker’s spreadsheet yet.
Sell-side fee baked into asking price ●Yes, 8 to 12% ○None Hover: Sell-side brokers charge 8 to 12% commission. That fee is in the asking price whether disclosed or not. Source-direct deals don’t carry it.
Owner already decided to sell at max price ●Yes ○Open conversation Hover: Most of our sellers are “open to a conversation,” not “running a sale.” That distinction changes the entire dynamic of negotiation.
Direct relationship with the owner ○No, broker-mediated ●Yes Hover: You speak directly with the owner from the first call. Rapport, deal structure, and trust all build between you and them — not between you and an intermediary.
Time from intro to LOI ●14 to 30 days ●30 to 90 days Hover: Slower at the top because no CIM exists yet. Faster at the bottom because you don’t compete against 50 other buyers running the same diligence in parallel.
What’s inside

Deal flow, vetted peer network, and the playbooks we use with institutional clients.

01 — DEAL FLOW

The Deals Channel

Three to five new off-market opportunities every weekday. First member to request an intro gets the warm introduction and an exclusive look until they pass.

02 — COMMUNITY

The Buyer Network

A vetted community of independent searchers, search fund operators, holdco builders, and family office principals. Trade notes on financing, lenders, QofE providers, operators, and post-LOI diligence.

03 — TOOLS

The Resource Library

The same templates and frameworks we use with our institutional clients. LOI templates, QofE prep checklists, SBA financing playbook, seller note structuring, 60-day diligence calendar, plus 35 vertical briefs covering valuation norms, key risks, and growth levers.

04 — LIVE ACCESS

Monthly Office Hours

Live call where we walk through current deal flow, answer due diligence questions, and break down what closed and what fell apart. Recordings posted to the community.

05 — INTRODUCTIONS

Direct Broker Access

When you want a deal, you request an intro. We personally introduce you to the seller, deliver the full information package, and stay engaged through close. Every deal in the channel goes through the same flat-fee buy-side process — 2 percent of enterprise value at close, minimum $7,500. Nothing owed if you don’t close.

Example deal posts

What you’ll see in the channel.

Real deals currently active in our pipeline, sanitized to protect seller confidentiality. Identifying details (owner names, company names, specific cities, named customer accounts) have been removed. All inventory is sourced direct-to-owner through our outreach operation. None have been listed with a broker. None are running a formal sale process.

DEAL #2611 Active

Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC Contractor

Mid-Atlantic · 9 years in business · 6 employees
Revenue
$1.2M
EBITDA
$350K (29%)
Specialty
Walk-in coolers
Customer mix
Blue-chip QSR & C-store
Trajectory: flat at $600K for 6 years, then grew to $1.2M+ over the last 3. Owner age 50, planning a medium-term exit. Prefers clean exit structure over an extended earnout. Open to brief post-acquisition transition depending on terms.
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DEAL #2587 Active

Fire Protection Services

Phoenix Metro, AZ · 25 years · 10 employees
Revenue
$1.72M
EBITDA
$391K (22.7%)
Service recurring
100% of service div.
Customer base
850+ recurring (10+ yr)
Sprinkler inspection & service, extinguisher service, kitchen suppression, code-mandated inspections. Founder at retirement age. Operating partner who built the service division (15 years) is flexible on staying through transition. Both aligned on 6 to 12 month exit timeline.
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DEAL #2554 Active

Multi-State Pest Control Operator

AR + MO + Mid-South · 23 years · 30 employees
Revenue
$2.0M
EBITDA
$500K (25%)
Customer mix
60% commercial / 40% res.
Coverage
AR, MO + expansion
Active expansion footprint in OK, TN, MS, LA, TX. 23 years building the business. Owner looking for a strategic home for the team and customers. Wants a people-oriented acquirer who will retain employees and customer relationships. Willing to support transition.
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DEAL #2532 Active

Residential HVAC Contractor

Pacific Northwest · 9 years
Revenue ’24
$793K
EBITDA
$244K (35–40%)
Maint. contracts
75 active
Customer mix
90–95% residential
Revenue $1M+ in 2023. Assets included: shop, trailer, two service vans, full tool and inventory package. Owner relocating to operate a separate business in another state. Running lean as owner-operator after install crew turned over. Willing to support transition.
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DEAL #2645 Active

Multi-State Construction & Remodeling

Mountain West (4-state region) · 3 years
Revenue
$4.1M
EBITDA
$500K (12%)
Team
15 W2 + 50 1099
YoY growth
+173% (Y1→Y2)
Year 1: $1.5M, Year 2: $4.1M. Year 3 YTD: $1.5M already collected in first 6 months. Customer mix 90% residential, 10% commercial. Active 2-year commercial project as expansion play. Founder working 12-hour days, wants lifestyle change. Willing to stay 1 to 2 years through transition.
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DEAL #2598 Active

B2B Automotive Reconditioning & Detailing

Mid-Atlantic + FL · 14 years · 6 employees
Revenue
$1.5M
EBITDA
$1M+ (67%)
Recurring
Majority via auto-renewing
Anchor tenure
15–17 years
Customer mix: auto dealer groups, rental car companies, fleet contracts. Doubling year over year. Founder financially independent with other interests. Managers in place, not operationally dependent. Plans to sell within 1 to 2 years. Owner has fielded rollup inbound and is anchored to higher multiple expectations.
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DEAL #2571 Active

Commercial Plumbing Contractor (Medical Gas Certified)

Gulf Coast · 7 years · 6 employees
Revenue
$1.5–1.8M
EBITDA
$200–300K (13–20%)
Customer mix
90% commercial
Growth
+$300–400K / yr
Licensed in plumbing, gas, and medical gas. Specialized capabilities most local competitors lack. Owner growth-constrained, seeking capital partner and operational support to scale toward $10M+. Open to acquisition with earnout/stay structure. Wants to remain involved post-transaction in an operational role.
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DEAL #2540 Reserved

Residential Cleaning Services

Pacific Northwest · 12 years · 15 employees
Revenue
$600–700K
EBITDA
$180–200K (27%)
Anchor customers
15 (5+ yr history)
Local SEO
Top 5 Google rank
Strong YoY growth from 2022 through 2025. Owner looking to retire. Will stay through a short transition (couple of months). Multiple acquisition offers currently in play. Time-sensitive.
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The community feed mixes Active deals (open for intro requests), Reserved (first intro in conversation), Under LOI (an active member negotiating), and Closed deals (proof of what has moved through).

How it works

Apply, get approved, request intros, close.

STEP 01

Apply

Five-minute survey. We confirm funding status, target deal size, timeline, vertical preferences, and willingness to operate under our standard buy-side terms.

STEP 02

Onboard

Once approved, complete a 10-minute onboarding. Sign our standard buy-side acknowledgment with 24-month non-circumvent. Set your verticals and size range.

STEP 03

Request intros

When you see a deal you want to pursue, click Request Intro. We personally make the introduction, share the full info package, and stay engaged through close.

STEP 04

Close

When a deal closes, the buy-side fee is a flat 2 percent of enterprise value, minimum $7,500. Nothing owed if you don’t close.

Pricing

Two tiers. Same access. Founding pricing locked for life.

Both tiers include the same community access, deal flow, resources, and office hours. Founding member pricing locks in for as long as you maintain your membership.

Founding Member

$197 / month
Locked in for life. Founding pricing while available.
  • The Deals Channel — 3 to 5 new deals every weekday
  • The Buyer Network — vetted community access
  • The Resource Library — LOI templates, QofE, vertical briefs
  • Monthly Office Hours with recordings
  • Direct Broker Access — flat 2% buy-side fee on close
  • 7-day free trial, cancel anytime
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Standard

$297 / month
Cancel anytime. No contracts.
  • The Deals Channel — 3 to 5 new deals every weekday
  • The Buyer Network — vetted community access
  • The Resource Library — LOI templates, QofE, vertical briefs
  • Monthly Office Hours with recordings
  • Direct Broker Access — flat 2% buy-side fee on close
  • 7-day free trial, cancel anytime
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Buy-side closing fee

Flat 2% of enterprise value at close, minimum $7,500. EV is defined as total consideration including assumed debt, seller notes at face value, earnouts at face value, and rollover equity at par. No fee owed if you don’t close a deal sourced through this channel.

Fit

Who this is for. Who it isn’t.

The community is small on purpose. The deal flow is curated for funded, serious buyers. If that’s you, this is built for you. If it isn’t, please don’t apply.

Built for funded acquirers

  • Independent acquirers who have completed at least one transaction or have SBA pre-approval in hand
  • Search fund principals, raising or already deployed
  • Holdco builders adding to a portfolio of small businesses
  • Family office principals looking outside their existing networks for sub-$5M EV opportunities
  • Serious first-time buyers with cash on hand or committed equity partners

Please don’t apply if

  • You don’t have capital lined up — we don’t teach people how to find money
  • You want to negotiate the 2% buy-side fee — it’s flat for a reason
  • You’re hunting for $5M+ EBITDA platform deals — those go to our institutional clients
  • You can’t sign a standard non-circumvent and confidentiality agreement
  • You’re “just looking” or “exploring” — the channel is for closers
  • You expect us to do your diligence for you
Try it free for 7 days

7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.

Card required at signup. No charge for 7 days. Cancel anytime in the trial window and you owe nothing. On day 8, the subscription begins at your locked-in tier rate.

Onboarding (signing the buy-side acknowledgment, setting your verticals, completing your profile) takes 10 minutes and needs to be completed within the first 48 hours to maintain access during the trial. Legitimate buyers do this in their first session.

After the trial converts, cancel anytime. No contracts. No retention calls. You keep your seat as long as it’s working for you.

FAQ

The questions buyers ask before they apply.

Pre-broker. These are owners we’ve identified and built rapport with through our direct outreach operation. They have signaled openness to selling but have not engaged a broker and are not running a formal process. You’re typically the first or second buyer they’ve spoken to. That’s the entire reason this channel works.
It means no CIM, no process letter, no formal data room yet. The owner has talked with us, agreed to entertain conversations with vetted buyers, and shared baseline financials. You build the rest of the diligence picture with them directly, on your timeline. The trade-off is you do more of the upfront work, but you also avoid the auction and the broker premium.
Flat pricing is cleaner for both sides. No Lehman scale. No negotiated tiers. No minimum guarantees that hide the real rate. 2% of EV at close, minimum $7,500. Most brokers run modified Lehman (5/4/3/2/1) which typically averages 3 to 4% on lower middle market deals. A flat 2% on this channel pencils for buyers at this size and removes the fee negotiation from the deal entirely.
Because the alternative is being on a list with 5,000 unqualified buyers, every deal getting blasted, and zero curation. The paywall and application keep this small, serious, and quiet. That’s the value.
No. The deal flow is the product. Members pay for access to the inventory. The example deals on this page are representative of what you’ll see in the channel.
Most deals sit in the $500K to $5M enterprise value range, with EBITDA or SDE between $150K and $1M. Deal flow varies by week.
Home services, B2B services, light industrial, trades, niche e-commerce, and specialty manufacturing dominate. Vertical coverage rotates with what’s coming through our sourcing.
Yes. Every deal in the channel is under our standard buy-side agreement. The flat 2% fee structure applies. The non-circumvent is real and enforced.
Card required at signup. No charge for 7 days. Cancel anytime in the trial and you owe nothing. On day 8, your subscription begins at your locked-in rate. Onboarding (signing the buy-side acknowledgment, setting verticals, completing your profile) takes 10 minutes and must be completed within 48 hours to maintain access during the trial.
Yes. Cancel during the trial for no charge. Cancel after the trial converts at any time from your account. No contracts, no calls, no friction. We keep you as a member by delivering value, not by trapping you.
You lose access to the community and deal feed immediately. Any deals you’ve already been introduced to remain under the standard buy-side agreement for 24 months.
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