Proprietary off-market deal flow without a full BD team. AI-mapped SMB targets by industry and geography, with owner outreach handled on your behalf. Free for buyers.
You do not need a full BD team to source deals. Serava gives independent sponsors the same proprietary deal flow as funded PE firms, at zero cost, backed by AI-driven target mapping.
Brokers auction to your competitors. Serava identifies succession-ready owners 12-24 months before they engage sell-side representation, giving you time to build a relationship before the process starts.
Tell us your target industry, geography, revenue range, and deal size. We build a focused list and keep your deal activity confidential from other sponsors in the same niche.
Business owners who have operated the same company for 15+ years are your highest-probability targets. They have built equity, are nearing retirement, and have not yet planned their exit. Serava surfaces exactly these operators.
We do the first-touch outreach and confirm owner receptivity before connecting you. No cold lists. You receive engaged owners who are open to a conversation about their succession options.
No retainer. No subscription. No per-lead fee. You get full mandate access and ongoing deal flow at zero cost. Serava earns when transactions close.
Yes. Serava is built for independent sponsors, fundless sponsors, and search fund principals. You do not need committed capital to get started. Submit your deal criteria and we will begin sourcing targets in your vertical.
Home services businesses (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pest control, roofing, landscaping) are ideal for independent sponsors because they are asset-light, cash-generative, and geographically dense enough to build platform value. Professional services (staffing, MSP, facility management) are strong for sponsors with operational experience.
We maintain a mandate registry and limit parallel introductions for the same company within a reasonable exclusivity window. If a target is actively in diligence with another buyer, we flag it and move to the next priority target in your list.
We reach out within 24 hours to schedule a 20-minute intake call. On that call, we capture your industry focus, target geography, deal size parameters, and hold period preference. Your first mandate list is delivered within 48 hours of the intake call.
Drop your email and we will reach out within 24 hours to build your mandate.
Free for buyers. No subscription required.