For Acquirers & Investment Groups

A sourcing partner, not
another deal broker.

We work with a select group of buyers to build consistent, proprietary deal flow in target markets — before businesses go to market and before a banker gets involved.

Why Merv Capital

Off-market means off-market.

Most "proprietary" deal flow still runs through intermediaries. We go directly to owners — building real relationships that surface opportunities before a process starts.

No Auction Dynamic

You're the only buyer at the table.

We approach owners directly and introduce them to a single qualified acquirer. No competitive bids, no process, no banker managing the relationship.

Pre-Qualified

Screened before it reaches you.

Every referral is screened against your acquisition criteria before introduction — financials, geography, and business quality all assessed upfront.

Relationship Capital

Warm introductions, not cold leads.

We build genuine rapport with owners before making any introduction. You're not inheriting a cold lead — you're entering a conversation that's already been earned.

Speed to LOI

Less friction, more momentum.

We do the groundwork — owner intent confirmed, financials scoped, fit assessed. Your team picks up where the relationship is already warm.

What Acquirers Receive

Everything you need to move fast.

Referral Package

A complete submission on every qualified target — business overview, financial snapshot, qualification screening against your criteria, and context on the owner's motivation and openness to a conversation.

Owner Introduction

A warm, direct intro to the business owner — with personal contact information and confirmed intent to engage in a sale or partnership discussion.

Geographic Targeting

Sourcing concentrated in your priority markets — we go where you want to grow, not where it's convenient for us.

Early Deal Support

We stay close through early diligence — helping maintain owner confidence and momentum through the stages when deals are most fragile.

Confidentiality

All activity is strictly confidential. We never disclose your acquisition strategy, pipeline, or target list to any third party.

Who We Source For

Built for serious acquirers.

We work best with buyers who have a defined acquisition thesis, move quickly when the right opportunity surfaces, and value relationship-driven deal flow over process-driven auctions.

Ideal Acquirer Profile

  • Private equity and family office buyers
  • Strategic acquirers building regional scale
  • Operators executing buy-and-build strategies
  • Holding companies with defined sector focus
  • Buyers who move fast and treat sellers with respect

Target Business Profile

  • $1M–$20M in annual revenue
  • Owner-operated with a loyal customer base
  • Profitable, with clean or reconstructable financials
  • Owner open to transition, succession, or partnership
  • Not yet engaged with a broker or banker

Sourcing Partnership

Built for buyers who want consistent pipeline.

For acquirers looking to build a repeatable sourcing operation in target markets, we offer an ongoing partnership structure beyond individual referrals.

Dedicated Market Coverage

Continuous outreach in your priority geographies — not one-off submissions but an embedded sourcing function that compounds over time.

Pipeline Reporting

Regular updates on target pipeline status, owner sentiment, and market activity across your focus areas — so you always know what's in motion.

Criteria Alignment

We work directly with your team to stay aligned on evolving acquisition criteria, priority markets, and deal structure preferences as your strategy develops.

Start a Conversation

Interested in working together?

We work with a select number of acquisition-oriented buyers. If you're actively growing through acquisition and want a consistent source of off-market opportunities, reach out directly.

contact@mervcapital.com