Acquisition Intelligence

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Guides and analysis on off-market deal sourcing, search fund strategy, and lower-middle-market acquisitions.

Deal SourcingFebruary 14, 20258 min read

How to Find HVAC Businesses for Acquisition

A step-by-step guide to sourcing off-market HVAC companies for acquisition, from owner outreach to deal evaluation.

Search FundsFebruary 28, 20259 min read

Search Fund Deal Sourcing: A Complete Guide

How search fund principals can build a proprietary deal pipeline without burning two years on cold outreach. Covers industry selection, targeting, and first contact.

Market TrendsMarch 5, 20257 min read

The Baby Boomer Business Exit Wave

Why the largest SMB ownership transfer in US history is happening right now, and what it means for acquisition-minded buyers across every industry.

Deal SourcingMarch 12, 20256 min read

Off-Market vs. Listed Businesses: Why the Best Deals Never Hit the Marketplace

A frank comparison of on-market and off-market SMB acquisition strategies, and why the highest-quality businesses rarely appear on BizBuySell or through a business broker.