Built for Search Funds

Deal flow for
search fund principals

AI-mapped off-market SMBs across 19 industries. Owner tenure signals, fit scores, and warm outreach on your behalf. Free for ETA operators.

Why search funds use Serava

Off-market targets only

Every company in your mandate has not contacted a broker. You approach them before any competing buyer, giving you a first-look advantage and room to negotiate.

Owner tenure as your primary signal

We surface operators with 15+ years running the same business. That's the clearest signal of an owner nearing retirement who hasn't yet made a succession plan.

Mandate scoped to your criteria

HVAC in Texas. Landscaping in the Midwest. Plumbing in Ontario. We build a target list matched exactly to your geography, industry, revenue range, and EBITDA threshold.

Warm intros, not cold lists

Our team handles outreach and qualifies interest before you spend a minute on a call. You receive only engaged owners who have expressed openness to a conversation.

AI Acquisition Fit Score

Each target is scored 0-100 based on owner tenure, years in business, online ratings, review count, and estimated revenue. Sort by score to work the highest-probability deals first.

Free for buyers

No subscription, no per-lead fee. Serava.AI earns on the sell side. You get full mandate access, owner details, and ongoing deal flow at zero cost.

Frequently asked questions

How is Serava different from a business broker?

Brokers list businesses that owners have actively decided to sell. We identify succession-ready operators before they've made that decision, giving you proprietary access 12-24 months earlier in the process and eliminating broker fees on the buy side.

What industries and geographies do you cover?

We cover 19 home services and professional services industries across the US, Canada, and UK. HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pest control, landscaping, roofing, auto repair, painting, janitorial, pool and spa, security, concrete, manufacturing, MSP, staffing, law, software services, facility management, and property management.

What revenue range do you focus on?

Our database covers businesses with estimated revenue from under $1M to $500M, though the core SMB sweet spot for most search fund mandates is $1M to $15M. You define your revenue threshold when submitting your mandate.

How long does it take to receive a mandate?

Initial mandate delivery within 24 hours of your intake call. Warm intros to qualified owners typically follow within 2-4 weeks depending on market density.

Ready to start sourcing?

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

Free for buyers. No subscription required.