Acquire

Buy a business.
Without the blind spots.

M&A infrastructure for acquisition entrepreneurs, independent sponsors, and operators looking to buy and grow businesses.

The Challenge

Buying a business is one of the highest-leverage moves you can make. It's also one of the easiest ways to lose everything.

Most deals fail because of what you didn't see: hidden liabilities, customer concentration, key person risk, inflated earnings, or simply paying too much.

We've seen the patterns. We know where the bodies are buried. And we have the systems to find them before you sign.

The Process

From search to close.

01

Target Identification

Define your acquisition thesis. Industry, size, geography, deal structure. SCOUT runs continuous market surveillance to identify opportunities that match your criteria—including off-market deals through relationship mapping.

02

Initial Screening

Quick triage on potential targets. FORGE builds preliminary models. We assess deal viability before you invest serious time—cutting through the noise to find deals worth pursuing.

03

Financial Due Diligence

Deep dive into the numbers. Quality of earnings analysis. Working capital normalization. Revenue sustainability. Margin analysis. We find the adjustments that change the real purchase price.

04

Operational Due Diligence

Beyond the financials. Customer concentration. Vendor dependencies. Key person risk. Technology debt. Regulatory exposure. The stuff that kills deals after close.

05

Deal Structuring

Structure the deal to protect downside and capture upside. Earnouts, seller financing, escrows, reps and warranties. We've seen what works and what blows up.

06

Negotiation & Close

LOI drafting. Purchase agreement support. Negotiation strategy. SCRIBE handles documentation while we focus on getting the deal done on terms that work for you.

Due Diligence

What we actually look at.

Financial

  • Quality of earnings analysis
  • Revenue recognition review
  • Working capital normalization
  • EBITDA adjustments
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Debt and liability review

Operational

  • Customer concentration analysis
  • Vendor dependency mapping
  • Key employee identification
  • Technology and IP review
  • Contract review (customers, vendors, leases)
  • Regulatory and compliance check

Market

  • Competitive landscape
  • Market size and trends
  • Pricing power assessment
  • Growth opportunity validation

Integration

  • Day 1 readiness planning
  • First 100 days roadmap
  • Quick wins identification
  • Risk mitigation priorities

Deliverables

What you get.

Acquisition Thesis

Clear criteria document for what you're looking for, why, and how to find it.

Target Pipeline

Continuously updated list of opportunities that match your thesis.

Valuation Models

DCF, comparable analysis, and LBO models built for each serious target.

Due Diligence Reports

Comprehensive analysis with red flags, yellow flags, and deal-breakers highlighted.

LOI & Deal Documents

Letter of intent, term sheet, and supporting documentation drafts.

Integration Playbook

First 100 days plan with priorities, quick wins, and risk mitigation.

Who This Is For

Acquisition entrepreneurs.

First-time buyers who want to avoid expensive mistakes
Independent sponsors looking for deal support without a full team
Operators who want to grow through acquisition
Search fund entrepreneurs and self-funded searchers
Family offices evaluating direct investments
Existing business owners looking for bolt-on acquisitions

Model

Retainer + success fee.

Monthly retainer covers ongoing search and diligence support. Success fee on close aligns our incentives with yours. We only win when you win.

Specific terms depend on deal size and complexity. Let's talk.

Buy smart.

Whether you're looking at your first deal or your tenth, let's make sure you see everything before you sign.

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