Built for Independent Sponsors

Deal origination for
independent sponsors

Off-market target maps without a full BD team. Ranked SMB targets by industry and geography, with outreach support available in managed plans — built on government registries covering the 97.7% of businesses with no website.

Why independent sponsors choose Serava

Off-market origination without a firm budget

You do not need a full BD team to source deals. Serava gives independent sponsors a free market preview first, then Pro workflow or managed outreach when a thesis is worth pursuing.

Originate before the process

Brokered listings attract competing buyers. Serava surfaces operators with succession signals before a public process, giving you a focused market map to work from.

Mandate scoped to your LP thesis

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.

Owner tenure as your signal

Serava reads owner tenure straight from registry incorporation and licence dates — the clearest retirement signal, and one no web-crawl tool can reconstruct.

Outreach support when ready

When a market looks worth pursuing, managed plans can support first-touch outreach and organize responses so you are not working from a raw spreadsheet.

Free preview

Validate target density before paying. Pro includes target-map exports, contact signals, pipeline workflows, and refreshes. Book Sadra from the map when a shortlist is worth discussing.

1,048,269
US motor carriers
499,163 with a named owner
FMCSA
968,197
Healthcare providers
965,372 named — 99.7%
NPPES
881,321
UK companies
773,099 beneficial owners + age
Companies House

Frequently asked questions

I do not have a fund. Can I still use Serava?

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.

What industries work best for independent sponsors?

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.

How do you protect my deal if another sponsor is targeting the same company?

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.

What happens after I submit my email?

We reach out within 24 hours to schedule a 30-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.

Start mapping off-market targets

Drop your email and we will reach out within 24 hours to build your mandate.

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