Buy-Side Origination and Acquisition Support for Buy-and-Build Platforms
We support buy-and-build platforms and serial acquirers in building their pipeline through target identification, outreach, and market coverage aligned with their investment thesis.
We collaborate with a select group of buy-and-build platforms and long-term acquirers pursuing disciplined consolidation strategies across B2B markets.
Rather than acting as deal-by-deal intermediaries, we operate as a consistent buy-side partner, helping platforms identify and engage with companies that fit their long-term strategic objectives.
Where We Add Value
Target Identification
We identify companies aligned with a platform’s vertical consolidation thesis.
Our focus is on lower mid-market businesses in specialized B2B sectors, prioritizing strategic fit and long-term relevance for the acquiring platform.
Each opportunity is evaluated through the platform’s strategic lens.
This work typically includes:
- a pipeline built specifically around the investment thesis
- proprietary research and analysis of target markets
- collaboration with a network of advisers and sell-side brokers
Direct Owner Engagement
We facilitate direct and confidential dialogue with business owners.
Many attractive opportunities emerge outside formal sale processes, where a thoughtful and well-positioned approach can create earlier access and more constructive conversations.
By approaching targets in a disciplined and discreet manner, we encourage alignment between seller and buyer from the outset.
Opportunity Development
Not all relevant companies are ready to move forward immediately. Some opportunities require time, follow-up, and a patient approach for an initial conversation to evolve into a real opportunity.
The objective is not simply to generate contact, but to help opportunities mature at the right moment.
We support this through:
- disciplined follow-up of ongoing conversations
- continuous prioritization within the pipeline
- development of opportunities with strong strategic fit
Support Throughout the Acquisition Process
As opportunities progress, we provide practical support throughout the stages of the process.
Our role is to help ensure the process remains structured, focused, and moving forward.
This includes:
- assistance with negotiation dynamics
- coordination of advisers involved in due diligence
- maintaining clarity and discipline throughout the process
Geographic Focus
We focus primarily on Southern Europe and the DACH region, with the ability to support buy-side mandates across Europe when the investment thesis requires it.
These markets offer a broad base of privately held lower mid-market companies operating in specialized B2B sectors.
Working within these regional ecosystems allows us to:
- identify opportunities through local business networks and advisers
- support cross-border acquisition strategies
- connect regional founders and companies with international buyers
Our Approach
We work with a selected group of private equity funds and buy-and-build platforms. This selective approach allows us to closely align our origination work with each platform’s investment thesis, sector focus, and capital deployment strategy.
Our objective is not to generate opportunistic deal flow, but to build consistent acquisition pipelines aligned with structured consolidation theses.
This approach emphasises:
- selectivity
- strategic alignment
- long-term collaboration
Successful consolidation strategies are built on disciplined origination.
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If our approach resonates with you, we would be pleased to have a confidential conversation.