In 2024, private equity deals sourcing strategies fall under 2 umbrellas: network-driven deal sourcing and technology-driven deal sourcing. It is highly unlikely that 100% of any PE firm’s deals will come through one channel specifically, so private equity […]
What is Proprietary Deal Flow and How to Get it
For buyers of small businesses, having a proprietary deal flow could mean the difference between securing an off-market asset that could 10x your portfolio and losing that opportunity to a rival. TL;DR Let’s dive in . . . […]
Best Deal Flow Management Tools
Deal flow management tools are the most time and cost-effective ways to track and manage acquisition deals for business aggregators and serial entrepreneurs. In most cases, you’re actively searching for off-market online businesses that are ready to sell […]
How to Increase Deal Flow: All You Need to Know
Because of rising interest rates, private equity investments declined by 37% in 2023. Investments have taken such a hit that global dry powder across private asset classes has reached an all-time high. That’s a good sign for investors […]
Complete Guide to Deal Origination
Deal origination for off-market acquisitions of sale-ready online businesses involves working with your network, open-source and closed community research, and deal sourcing through multiple channels, partners, and platforms. As a potential buyer of an online business, you want […]
Add-On Acquisition Strategy Explained
Add-on acquisitions at private equity-backed companies are on the rise. As of Q1 2024, firms are completing 2.7 add-ons per buyout. Why are private equity firms leaning on add-on acquisitions? Add-on acquisitions or the “buy-and-build strategy” generate high […]