M&A Buy-Side Advisory
At eightM, we accelerate growth through disciplined strategic acquisitions. Our buy-side clients are U.S., Canadian, European corporates and private equity firms.
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The real work starts after sourcing. We work alongside you to craft a tailored strategy and guide the entire M&A process. From executing NDAs to structuring an indicative, non-binding offer, and from drafting an LOI to navigating due diligence, we support you at every stage. When needed, we connect you with our trusted network of seasoned M&A attorneys and tax advisors. Our commitment is to accelerate your growth. Swiftly and sustainably.
Our Clients
Our service is designed for Corporates and Private Equity.
Most of our clients are U.S. Corporates and platforms, backed by private equity.
We do not onboard competitors!
Our Fee Structure
Our fee structure depends on your project. We charge an engagement fee and a success fee on closing. We do not work on finder fee agreements.
Our Buy-Side Team
Our U.S.-based deal sourcing team combines deep specialization with extensive experience. Each month, we deliver curated on- and off-market opportunities designed to accelerate portfolio growth.
Our team of analysts and researchers is dedicated to identifying the most suitable acquisition targets aligned with your growth strategy.
Target Universe
We focus on businesses with EBITDA between $500k and $10m, actively sourcing your next acquisition and supporting you throughout the entire process.
We are industry agnostic.
You are always exclusive on a target!
Onboarding Process
After a detailed briefing and agreement on your investment criteria, we begin populating your deal pipeline, introducing you to business owners open to selling either a portion or the entirety of their company.
While our engagement can conclude with the delivery of qualified leads, we also offer end-to-end support.
If desired, we can manage the full range of tasks typically handled by an in-house M&A team, helping you save both time and internal resources.
Dealflow
Your deal flow depends heavily on your search criteria and deal parameters. Key factors include the geographic scope of your search, the size of your target companies, and the overall size of your target universe. The more tightly focused the search, the stronger the deal flow.
References
We primarily represent our clients. We’d be happy to walk you through relevant case studies and references during a brief call.
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Our Deal Sourcing Process
The real work starts after sourcing. We work alongside you to craft a tailored strategy and guide the entire M&A process. From executing NDAs to structuring an indicative, non-binding offer, and from drafting an LOI to navigating due diligence, we support you at every stage. When needed, we connect you with our trusted network of seasoned M&A attorneys and tax advisors. Our commitment is to accelerate your growth. Swiftly and sustainably.
1.
Engagement
Our buy-side engagements begin with a signed agreement. Upon successful closing, our success fee typically ranges from 0.75% to 2.5% of the transaction value. We tailor our proposals to meet the unique needs of corporations and private equity firms. We’d be glad to discuss how we can support your acquisition goals in a one-on-one consultation.
2.
Preparation
After onboarding we meet for a kick-off workshop to understand your strategic vision and assess how your involvement can create value for the target company. Our team prepares all essential buy-side materials, including teasers, cover letters, and supporting documentation.
3.
Research
We perform a comprehensive market scan based on your defined search criteria. This process draws on a combination of internal and external databases, our extensive and expanding network, direct relationships with business owners, and even in-person representation at industry trade shows. The result is a continuously updated long list of qualified acquisition targets.
4.
Verify
We deliver high-quality, on and off-market acquisition targets by engaging directly with key decision-makers. To ensure a strong fit, we begin with a confidential, one-on-one discussion with each target to validate essential criteria and confirm interest.
5.
Connect
If the target meets most of the key criteria, we prepare a detailed report for your review and coordinate a management call with the seller, moderated by our team. Beyond introductions, we provide full M&A project management, guiding the process through each stage to successful deal closure.
We support U.S. veterans and veteran-led ownership transitions
Contact Us
info@eight-m.com
111 Congress Ave, STE 500
Austin, TX 78701
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