860 listings

Business Acquisition Directory

A complete, growing list of marketplaces, brokers, newsletters, and tools for anyone looking to buy or sell a business online or offline. 860 listings and counting.

860 results

3i GroupFTSE 100 British private equity and infrastructure investor dating back to 1945.Private Equity FirmsUnited Kingdom
4DegreesRelationship intelligence and deal-flow CRM for private equity and venture firms.Tools
720 FundPiali Bopanna and Nishanth Shamanna are searching for one great business to acquire in India.Search FundsIndia
ABC Business SalesA New Zealand business brokerage with branches nationwide and specialized divisions covering aged care, agriculture, and hospitality sales.BrokersNew Zealand
Accel-KKR (Sector)Global software and technology capital partner investing exclusively in that sector.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
AccreditedA daily deal-flow newsletter for accredited investors, delivering one vetted small business acquisition opportunity Monday through Friday.Newsletters
AcctBazaarEscrow-first digital marketplace for buying and selling TikTok and other social media accounts among 300,000+ users.Marketplaces
Ace ChapmanLong-time business buyer who has bought and sold 100+ small businesses under $2M.Search FundsUnited States
Ace Chapman Acquisition Program CommunityPaid coaching community and mastermind for acquisition entrepreneurs building holding companies, led by investor Ace Chapman.Communities
Achieve PartnersEducation- and workforce-development-focused investor backing edtech and talent-pipeline companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
AcquintumA German M&A advisory firm with offices in Krefeld, Düsseldorf, Köln, and Berlin offering company valuations and transaction management for SMEs.BrokersGermany
AcquiraAcquisition entrepreneurship platform offering an SBA loan calculator and buyer resources.Tools
Acquire.comThe largest marketplace to buy and sell bootstrapped SaaS startupsBrokers Marketplaces
Acquire.com CommunityMarketplace community of 500k+ entrepreneurs buying and selling SaaS, ecommerce, and other online businesses.Communities
Acquire.FiWeb3 M&A marketplace for buying and selling crypto businesses, tokens, equities, and OTC secondaries.Marketplaces
Acquire WeeklyDeal flow, financing, and advisory for investors and operators building through acquisition in the North American small and lower middle market.Newsletters
Acquiring MindsPodcast and resource hub hosted by Will Smith featuring first-hand stories and advice from acquisition entrepreneurs.Communities
Acquiring MindsA media platform and newsletter about buying, owning, and operating small businesses, companion to the Acquiring Minds podcast.Newsletters
Acquisition AceSkool community of 2,700+ members led by Ben Kelly focused on buying $1M-$3M businesses with SBA financing.Communities
Acquisition AceA newsletter teaching investors how to buy cash-flowing 'boring' businesses without prior tech skills or investor connections.Newsletters
Acquisition AIAcquisitionAI – AI Calling At ScaleTools
AcquisitionCon NewsletterA newsletter covering law firm acquisitions, mergers, and growth strategies, tied to the AcquisitionCon conference.Newsletters
Acquisition Finders (LinkedIn)LinkedIn group/company offering customized business acquisition searches for individuals, family offices, and search funds.Communities
Acquisition LabWalker Deibel's paid business-buying accelerator with cohort coaching, deal reviews, and a private Slack/Facebook community of active searchers.Communities
Acquisition Lab (Search Fund Ecosystem)Membership-based accelerator ecosystem for acquisition entrepreneurs, from search to close.Search FundsUnited States
Acquisition NotesA newsletter turning business frameworks into clear, actionable execution for founders and operators pursuing growth through acquisition.Newsletters
Acquisitions AnonymousA weekly newsletter delivering new SMB deals to subscribers' inboxes, companion to the business-buying podcast of the same name.Newsletters
Acquisitions.com CommunitySkool community teaching how to acquire multi-million dollar businesses using other people's money.Communities
Acquisitions DirectBrokerage helping founders confidentially sell Amazon FBA and marketplace businesses.Marketplaces
Acquisition Stars LOI GeneratorGuided 5-step wizard that creates Letters of Intent for business acquisitions based on entered transaction details.Tools
AdagiumA Dutch corporate finance firm based in Veghel that has guided over 450 national and international business transfer and M&A transactions since 2006.BrokersNetherlands
Adam CoffeyVeteran PE-backed CEO and bestselling author of The Private Equity Playbook.Search FundsUnited States
Adam Noble GroupA Dallas-Fort Worth-based M&A advisory firm that confidentially helps business owners exit companies across manufacturing, technology, and oilfield services.BrokersUnited States
Adenia PartnersMauritius-based private equity firm investing across the African continent.Private Equity FirmsMauritius
Adobe Acrobat SignEnterprise e-signature platform integrated with Adobe Acrobat for document execution.Tools
Advantage PartnersOne of Japan's oldest independent buyout and growth investment firms.Private Equity FirmsJapan
Advent InternationalBoston-founded global buyout firm investing across five core sectors in mid- to large-cap companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
AffinityRelationship intelligence CRM used by private capital firms to manage deal sourcing.Tools
Affinity Equity PartnersPan-Asian buyout firm founded in 1998, spun out of UBS Capital Asia Pacific.Private Equity FirmsHong Kong
African Capital AllianceLagos-based pioneer of Nigerian private equity managing over $750 million.Private Equity FirmsNigeria
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM)Cape Town-based infrastructure private equity manager investing across Africa.Private Equity FirmsSouth Africa
AfricInvestTunis-based pan-African private equity firm investing across the continent since 1994.Private Equity FirmsTunisia
Aftermarket.comDomain aftermarket platform for buying and selling previously registered domain names.Marketplaces
AfternicGoDaddy-owned domain marketplace with one of the largest distribution networks among partner registrars.Marketplaces
AGC PartnersTechnology-focused boutique investment bank advising on software M&A across a broad deal-size range.Brokers
Agencies.coM&A marketplace and advisory platform specifically for buying and selling marketing agencies with vetted buyers.Marketplaces
Alaris Equity PartnersCalgary firm providing non-control preferred equity capital to private business owners.Private Equity FirmsCanada
Aldes Uzenzele Business BrokerageA certified business broker division that facilitates the buying and selling of SME and mid-market businesses in South Africa and Namibia.BrokersSouth Africa
Aldine Capital PartnersMilwaukee firm providing junior capital financing to lower middle-market companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Align Capital PartnersCleveland/Dallas firm making control investments in lower-middle-market software and services companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Alka Oaks PartnersMonica Rekhan and Charles Gay are searching for a US education-services company to acquire.Search FundsUnited States
All Essential Fire & Security (AEFS)Victoria, Australia fire-safety provider acquired in 2023 via a search fund backed by Anacapa Partners.Search FundsAustralia
Alliance of M&A Advisors (AM&AA)International association and credentialing body for 1,100+ independent middle-market M&A advisors in 25 countries.Communities
Almond CapitalJavier Poveda's Madrid/Dallas search fund buying niche healthcare businesses across Europe and the US.Search FundsSpain
AlphaSenseAI-powered market intelligence search engine for investment and deal research.Tools
Alta Growth CapitalMexico City lower middle-market private equity firm targeting Mexico and Latin America.Private Equity FirmsMexico
Altius GroupUK business broker and one of the country's most active M&A advisers.BrokersUnited Kingdom
Altor Equity PartnersNordic and DACH-focused buyout and growth capital investor founded by Harald Mix.Private Equity FirmsSweden
AltviaCRM and reporting software built for private capital firms' deal and investor workflows.Tools
Amalgam CapitalOperator-led independent sponsor acquiring small to mid-sized businesses across the Southeast and Northeast.Search FundsUnited States
American Business AcquisitionsA Chicago-based business brokerage firm that helps clients sell or acquire businesses primarily across Illinois and Indiana.BrokersUnited States
American Industrial PartnersNew York private equity firm specializing exclusively in industrial-economy manufacturing businesses.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
American SecuritiesMiddle-market private equity firm investing in essential-economy industrial and services businesses.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Amwal AlKhaleejRiyadh-based private equity firm building investment partnerships across MENA.Private Equity FirmsSaudi Arabia
Amwal Capital PartnersDubai-based private equity firm delivering growth and buyout capital across the UAE and MENA.Private Equity FirmsUnited Arab Emirates
Anacapa PartnersSearch fund investor providing capital and mentorship to entrepreneurs acquiring small businesses.Search FundsUnited States
Angra PartnersSão Paulo private equity firm targeting infrastructure, energy and technology in Brazil.Private Equity FirmsBrazil
AnsaradaAI-enabled virtual data room and deal management platform for M&A transactions.Tools
Apax PartnersOne of the oldest global private equity firms, focused on tech, consumer and services.Private Equity FirmsUnited Kingdom
Apollo Global ManagementAlternative asset manager blending private equity, credit, and retirement services.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Apollo.ioSales intelligence and engagement platform with a 210M+ contact database for prospecting.Tools
AppAcquireMarketplace built for listing, discovering, and acquiring mobile apps as business acquisitions.Marketplaces
App Business BrokersBrokerage connecting buyers and sellers of internet businesses since 2004.Brokers
AppRockMarketplace connecting app founders with investors to buy and sell subscription-based mobile applications by MRR and valuation.Marketplaces
AppWillMarketplace of thousands of ready-to-publish mobile apps and HTML5 games for sale.Marketplaces
Aqua CapitalLatin America-focused private equity firm dedicated to the agribusiness and food value chain.Private Equity FirmsBrazil
Aquiline Capital PartnersNew York investment firm dedicated to financial services and financial technology companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Aquimont CapitalTwo healthcare operators, Aron Berke and Nick Lovejoy, searching for a life-science or pharma business.Search FundsUnited States
A R Business BrokersToronto-based business brokerage and M&A advisory firm for Ontario business sales.BrokersCanada
Arcadio InvestmentsJacobo Vera Artázcoz's search fund seeking a Spanish SME owner ready to hand over the business.Search FundsSpain
ARC Financial CorpCalgary firm and Canada's largest private equity manager focused solely on energy.Private Equity FirmsCanada
Archer Capital100% Australian-owned private equity firm with over $2.5 billion invested since 1997.Private Equity FirmsAustralia
ArdianParis-headquartered private markets investor spanning secondaries, buyouts, infrastructure and credit.Private Equity FirmsFrance
Argosy Private EquityPhiladelphia-area firm investing in lower middle market advanced manufacturing and business services.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Aria Business AdvisorsAn M&A advisory firm operating across Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and other U.S. locations for small and middle-market businesses.BrokersUnited States
Arizona Escrow & FinancialEscrow company handling fund custody and closing coordination for business sales, franchise resales, and SBA-financed acquisitions.ToolsUnited States
Asian Mergers and Acquisition Links (AMAL)M&A consulting firm headquartered in the Philippines guiding businesses through mergers and acquisitions across Southeast Asia.BrokersPhilippines
A Simple ModelProvider of free and premium financial modeling templates including LBO models.Tools
Aspect InvestorsDallas-based investor providing capital and operating partners to search fund entrepreneurs.Search FundsUnited States
Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)Global membership network of 100,000+ middle-market M&A dealmakers across 61 local chapters worldwide.Communities
Association of Business Brokers in Canada (IBBA Canada)National association supporting and connecting business brokers across major Canadian cities, affiliated with IBBA.CommunitiesCanada
AstorgEuropean buyout firm targeting market-leading B2B companies in healthcare, software and services.Private Equity FirmsFrance
Astoria Growth PartnersPrabhu Suresh and Ryan Holler are searching for a US-based B2B services or software company.Search FundsUnited States
AtkinsonA Belgian firm providing mediation and advisory services for the acquisition and sale of SMEs, focusing on family businesses.BrokersBelgium
ATK VenturesA Dallas-based mergers and acquisitions advisory firm that helps business owners sell their companies for maximum value.BrokersUnited States
Atlasview InsightsA weekly newsletter for business owners and dealmakers on deal sourcing, portfolio operations, and cash flow in the lower middle market.Newsletters
Atom.comBrandable domain name marketplace, formerly known as Squadhelp.Marketplaces
Atropates CapitalPhillip Weinstein is searching for a fast-growing, cash-flow-positive company to acquire.Search FundsUnited States
Audax Private EquityBoston-based buy-and-build investor targeting lower and core middle-market companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Auricle Capital PartnersSan Mateo-based independent sponsor led by former operators focused on healthcare and B2B products.Search FundsUnited States
AuronixMexico City conversational-AI messaging platform acquired via a search fund backed by Anacapa Partners.Search FundsMexico
Aurus CapitalSantiago venture capital pioneer backing early-stage technology and industrial-tech companies.Private Equity FirmsChile
Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB)Australia's peak professional body for business brokers, established 1989, with a reciprocal IBBA partnership.CommunitiesAustralia
Avalon PartnersMontreal-based certified business brokers and M&A advisors holding IBBA and AM&AA credentials.BrokersCanada
AVANDILA leading specialist for company sales in the German mid-market, with offices in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, and Stuttgart, offering valuation, buyer identification, and transaction management.BrokersGermany
Avant Business BrokersSingapore business brokerage offering valuation, sourcing, and preparation services for buying or selling a business.BrokersSingapore
AxialDeal-sourcing network connecting business brokers, private equity, and buyers around private M&A opportunities.Brokers Marketplaces Tools
Bain CapitalBoston-based global investment firm applying consulting-style operational improvement to buyouts.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Barker Business BrokerageA multi-award-winning New Zealand business brokerage facilitating business sales across New Zealand and the Pacific.BrokersNew Zealand
BatonzJapan's largest M&A and business succession support platform, listing over 10,000 SME acquisition and succession cases nationwide.MarketplacesJapan
Battery VenturesTechnology investment firm spanning venture capital through growth-stage software investments.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Baymark PartnersPlano, Texas firm acquiring lower middle-market healthcare, IT, and distribution firms.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
BC PartnersTransatlantic buyout firm investing in TMT, services, healthcare, and food.Private Equity FirmsUnited Kingdom
Beacon AdvisorsNorth American M&A advisory, business brokerage, and valuation firm with offices in Toronto, Miami, LA, and DC.BrokersCanada
Bedrock SuccessionChristian Eron is searching for a US or Canada-based B2B services or software company.Search FundsUnited States
Beltone Private EquityCairo-based private equity platform under Beltone Holding targeting Egyptian mid-market companies.Private Equity FirmsEgypt
Benchmark InternationalGlobal M&A advisory firm representing owners of privately held businesses through the sale process.Brokers
Berkshire PartnersBoston-based private equity firm investing in growth-oriented middle-market companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Bertram CapitalAcquires and transforms lower middle-market companies using its Bertram High 5 operating framework.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Best Business Brokers (B3 Brokers)A business brokerage firm operating in Georgia and South Carolina specializing in manufacturing, technology, and logistics.BrokersUnited States
Big Deal Small BusinessA former private equity investor turned searcher shares strategies and lessons from acquiring and operating small businesses.Newsletters
Bill SnowVeteran investment banker and author of Mergers & Acquisitions For Dummies.Search FundsUnited States
BitsForDigitsMarketplace focused on connecting buyers and sellers of micro-SaaS businesses.Marketplaces
BizBenCalifornia-focused marketplace connecting business and franchise buyers and sellers for over 25 years.MarketplacesUnited States
BizBuySellFind a business for saleBrokers Marketplaces
BizBuySell Small Business CommunityAdvice hub from the largest business-for-sale marketplace, covering buyer and seller questions on the acquisition process.Communities
BizEquityCloud-based platform delivering instant online business valuation estimates.Tools
Biz M&AAn Auckland-based firm specializing in M&A, business sales, and strategic advisory across a wide range of transaction sizes.BrokersNew Zealand
BizNexus RoundupA hub for buy-side and sell-side deal flow, market intel, and events in lower middle market M&A, read by over 40,000 subscribers.Newsletters
BizquartzUAE business-for-sale marketplace and brokerage platform based in Dubai offering business buying/selling, valuation, and financing services.BrokersUnited Arab Emirates
BizQuestOnline marketplace of more than 40,000 businesses and franchises for sale nationwide, owned by CoStar Group.Marketplaces Tools
BizScoutBizScout | Find Better Off-Market SMB DealsMarketplaces
BizTraderMarketplace connecting buyers and sellers of digital marketing and online businesses.Marketplaces
Black Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Incubator (BETA)Canada's first Black-targeted search fund accelerator supporting African-Canadian entrepreneurs pursuing ETA.CommunitiesCanada
Blackford CapitalGrand Rapids firm acquiring majority stakes in lower middle market manufacturing and services firms.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Black Lake CapitalColorado-based independent sponsor partnering with technology-enabled businesses generating $2-12M cash flow.Search FundsUnited States
BlackstoneWorld's largest alternative asset manager, spanning private equity, real estate, and credit.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
BLS ConsultingA Minneapolis-based business brokerage firm that helps Minnesota business owners confidentially sell, value, and exit their companies.BrokersUnited States
Blue Point Capital PartnersMiddle-market private equity firm partnering with management teams across manufacturing and services.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Blue Sage CapitalAustin firm since 2003 backing growth, recapitalization, and buyouts of small middle-market firms.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Bochi InvestmentsPacific Northwest independent sponsor and family office investing in food & beverage and consumer businesses.Search FundsUnited States
Borderline.bizA marketplace where founders can sell their startupsMarketplaces
Boring Cash CowReceive Insights on Building Boring BusinessesNewsletters
Bow River CapitalDenver alternative investment firm spanning private equity, credit, and real estate.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Boyne CapitalMiami-based lower middle market investor partnering with founder-led businesses.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Boyu CapitalHong Kong-based growth private equity firm focused on Chinese consumer, tech and healthcare.Private Equity FirmsHong Kong
BraitJohannesburg-rooted investment holding company with a long private equity heritage.Private Equity FirmsSouth Africa
BrandBucketCurated marketplace of brandable business names and domains.Marketplaces
BrandpaMarketplace for buying and selling premium brandable domain names.Marketplaces
BrandRootMarketplace for brandable, short, and catchy domain names for startups.Marketplaces
Breaking Into Wall StreetFinancial modeling training service providing LBO and merger model templates and courses.Tools
Bregal InvestmentsMulti-strategy European and North American private equity platform backed by the Brenninkmeijer family.Private Equity FirmsNetherlands
Brentwood AssociatesLos Angeles private equity firm focused on consumer and specialty retail middle-market companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Bridgepoint GroupLondon-listed European private equity firm investing in middle-market buyouts across sectors.Private Equity FirmsUnited Kingdom
Broadwing CapitalDallas-based independent sponsor building industrial, services, and niche manufacturing platforms.Search FundsUnited States
Brookfield Business PartnersToronto-headquartered, publicly traded private equity arm of Brookfield Corporation.Private Equity FirmsCanada
BsaleAustralia's leading business-for-sale marketplace, listing thousands of businesses across every industry.MarketplacesAustralia
Built to SellJohn Warrillow's newsletter teaching entrepreneurs how to build a company that can thrive without them, to maximize its value at exit.Newsletters
Bunker Hill CapitalLower middle market investor providing long-term growth capital in collaborative partnerships.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Business2Sell South AfricaA trusted online marketplace for buying and selling businesses for sale in South Africa.BrokersSouth Africa
Business Brokers of Arizona (BBAZ)A Scottsdale-based brokerage firm that helps entrepreneurs throughout Maricopa County buy and sell businesses.BrokersUnited States
Business Broking SolutionsMalaysia-based brokerage founded in 2007 specializing in business-for-sale listings, franchise resales, and M&A across Asia.BrokersMalaysia
Businesses for Sale (BFS Dubai)Dubai/UAE-based marketplace listing running businesses for sale, restaurants, salons, gyms, and clinics, across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.MarketplacesUnited Arab Emirates
BusinessesForSale.comThe world's largest business-for-sale marketplace, listing over 50,000 businesses across 130+ countries.Marketplaces
BusinessExIndian business exchange platform connecting businesses and startups with investors, mentors, and lenders.Marketplaces
Business For Sale AustraliaMarketplace listing businesses for sale across Australia by industry and location.MarketplacesAustralia
Business Sale ReportUK independent listings service for businesses for sale, including distressed and insolvency sales.MarketplacesUnited Kingdom
Business with BeersA newsletter on building a 'boring' eight-figure business through franchise roll-ups and acquisition, covering people, process, and profit.Newsletters
Butterfly EquityBeverly Hills private equity firm investing across the entire food ecosystem, from production to branded goods.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Buy & Build EuropeA weekly under-5-minute update on ETA, search funds, and HoldCos in the European micro and small-cap market.Newsletters
BuyDomainsMarketplace offering a premium selection of aftermarket domain names for sale.Marketplaces
BuyMicroStartupsNo-broker marketplace for buying and selling micro-startups built for indie hackers.Marketplaces
BuySellEmpireMarketplace for buying and selling content sites, ecommerce stores, SaaS tools, and Amazon FBA businesses.Marketplaces
BuySellStartupsBuy and Sell Startups with 0% CommissionMarketplaces
Buy Small Sell HighA newsletter on search funds, small business investing, and operations written from the author's own self-funded search journey.Newsletters
Buy StartupsFree-to-use marketplace for buying and selling internet businesses with no commissions.Brokers
BXB (Business Exchange Bureau)Dubai-based business-for-sale marketplace, established 2016, for buying, selling, and investing in UAE businesses, franchises, and business assets.MarketplacesUnited Arab Emirates
CAI Capital PartnersVancouver firm buying founder-led, lower-middle-market businesses across North America.Private Equity FirmsCanada
Calder CapitalLower middle market M&A advisory firm representing sellers in industrial, distribution, and business services.Brokers
Calhoun CompaniesBusiness brokerage serving Minnesota and the upper Midwest with M&A and valuation services.BrokersUnited States
Calidant CapitalAustin/Houston operator-focused firm partnering with lower middle-market business owners.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Cambridge CapitalSupply chain-focused private equity firm investing exclusively in logistics, transportation, and distribution.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Cap Cession FranceA French network of business-transfer firms that supports sellers and buyers through business transmission and acquisition projects, with 50+ experts and 1,000+ completed mandates.BrokersFrance
Cape Business BureauA Cape Town business brokerage offering broker services to companies and individuals buying and selling businesses.BrokersSouth Africa
Capital Business SolutionsA business brokerage firm based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, specializing in helping business owners sell their companies.BrokersUnited States
CapitalPadDeal-by-deal co-investment platform connecting accredited investors with search fund acquisitions.Search FundsUnited States
CapLinkedSecure virtual data room used for M&A, asset sales, and fundraising transactions.Tools
Capstone Business BrokersA Florida-based M&A advisory firm that specializes in mergers, acquisitions, and business sales.BrokersUnited States
CaptargetBDR-style outreach service generating qualified lower-middle-market acquisition opportunities.Tools
CardinalStone Capital AdvisersLagos-based private equity firm backing SMEs across Nigeria and Ghana.Private Equity FirmsNigeria
Carl AllenDealmaker and educator behind Dealmaker Wealth Society, teaching leveraged buyouts.Search FundsUnited States
CARL FinanceA Berlin-based M&A advisory firm that supports owners of small and mid-sized German companies through succession planning and business sale processes.BrokersGermany
Carlyle GroupWashington, D.C.-based global investment firm spanning private equity, credit, and real assets.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Car Wash Forum (Self Storage/Laundromat board)Long-running operator forum with a dedicated board for buying and converting self-storage, mini-warehouse, and laundromat businesses.Communities
Cascata CapitalDallas-based independent sponsor investing across building products, energy services, and healthcare.Search FundsUnited States
CaseMark LOI GeneratorAI tool that analyzes transaction details and generates a professionally structured Letter of Intent for M&A deals in minutes.Tools
Castle Creek CapitalSan Diego firm specializing exclusively in community bank and financial services investing.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Catalyst Principal PartnersNairobi-based private equity firm investing in mid-sized East African companies.Private Equity FirmsKenya
CB InsightsMarket intelligence platform tracking private company data, funding, and M&A activity.Tools
CDH InvestmentsOne of China's earliest and largest alternative asset managers across PE, VC and credit.Private Equity FirmsChina
Celtic BankFDIC-backed bank offering SBA 7(a) loans of $350K-$5M specifically structured for business acquisition financing.Tools
CenterGate CapitalAustin firm partnering with diversified middle-market manufacturing and services companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
CenturicaDue diligence and MarketWatch listing-aggregation service for online business acquisitions.Brokers
Century Park Capital PartnersLos Angeles firm partnering with owners to build middle-market business services companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Ceres PartnersAsset manager focused exclusively on U.S. farmland and food and agriculture growth investing.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
ChannelKartMarketplace for buying and selling monetized YouTube channels with verified listings and secure payment processing.Marketplaces
Charlesbank Capital PartnersBoston middle-market private equity firm managing roughly $24 billion across 17 funds.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Charterhouse Capital PartnersBritish mid-market buyout firm with history dating back to 1934.Private Equity FirmsUnited Kingdom
ChenmarkPermanent-capital holding company whose founders left corporate careers to buy small legacy businesses.Search FundsUnited States
Chicago Booth ETA GroupEntrepreneurship Through Acquisition club at Chicago Booth connecting students with searchers, investors, and mentors.CommunitiesUnited States
Chicago Booth-Kellogg ETA ConferencePremier annual gathering for the ETA community, drawing roughly 1,000 participants from dozens of universities and countries.CommunitiesUnited States
Chicago Capital PartnersHighland Park, Illinois firm making control investments in lower-middle-market business services and food companies.Search FundsUnited States
Chicago Pacific FoundersHealthcare investment firm building specialty platforms including dental and veterinary care networks.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Choice TransitionsDental practice broker helping dentists buy and sell practices nationwide.Brokers
Chris Williams (System Six)Stanford MBA who self-funded a search and acquired outsourced accounting firm System Six via SBA loan.Search FundsUnited States
ChrysCapitalOne of India's oldest and largest private equity firms with 25+ years of history.Private Equity FirmsIndia
CIC PartnersDallas middle-market firm targeting food, restaurant, industrial, and healthcare deals.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Cintu TransmissionTwo longtime friends searching for a French SME to acquire and run for decades, without a resale plan.Search FundsFrance
CinvenLondon-based global private equity firm investing across six core industry sectors in Europe.Private Equity FirmsUnited Kingdom
CIVC PartnersChicago private equity firm focused exclusively on middle-market business services companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Clairfield International AustraliaCorporate finance and M&A advisory firm specializing in Australian mid-market transactions.BrokersAustralia
Clairvest GroupPublicly listed Toronto firm co-investing its own capital alongside entrepreneurs.Private Equity FirmsCanada
ClayData orchestration platform that enriches prospect lists by combining 100+ data providers.Tools
Clayton, Dubilier & RiceNew York buyout pioneer known for operational turnarounds since the 1970s.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
ClearbitData enrichment platform providing firmographic and contact data for prospecting.Tools
Clearspring Capital PartnersToronto firm exclusively focused on Canada's mid-market, formerly known as Callisto Capital.Private Equity FirmsCanada
Cobalt IntelligenceSecretary of State business verification API providing entity, filings, and officer data.Tools
Code-ThriftExplore our list of low to no revenue start-ups for sale, validated by our admin teamMarketplaces
Codie Sanchez (Contrarian Thinking)Former Wall Street/PE investor now buying and teaching acquisition of overlooked cash-flowing businesses.Search FundsUnited States
CognismGlobal sales intelligence platform providing verified B2B contact data.Tools
Columbia River PartnersSeattle-based independent sponsor blending private equity, technology, and special-situations investing.Search FundsUnited States
Combrok (Company Brokers)A Dutch business brokerage based in Utrecht that facilitates national and international business acquisitions and sales.BrokersNetherlands
Comparables.aiAI-powered financial benchmarking platform covering public and private company comparables.Tools
Compass Group Equity PartnersPrivate equity firm whose CareVet platform focuses on small veterinary practice acquisitions.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Continuum Legacy PartnersTwo Kellogg-trained CPAs searching for a single B2B services company to acquire and run.Search FundsUnited States
Contrarian CommunityCodie Sanchez's paid membership for acquisition entrepreneurs offering live events, office hours, and 24/7 group access.Communities
Contrarian ThinkingCodie Sanchez's newsletter on buying and scaling cash-flowing small businesses, read by over a million subscribers weekly.Newsletters
CopperCRM platform built to integrate with Google Workspace for pipeline and relationship tracking.Tools
Cornerstone Business ServicesInvestment bank serving the lower middle market with company sales and acquisition searches.Brokers
CorpDev.AiAI platform combining an intelligent agent and deep research tools to help corporate development teams identify and evaluate acquisition targets at scale.Tools
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)Online finance training platform offering LBO and acquisition financial modeling courses.Tools
CorporatePointA Mexican consulting firm that facilitates the buy-sell process for operating companies throughout Mexico.BrokersMexico
Corsair CapitalNew York firm specializing in financial services buyouts and related infrastructure investing.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Council CapitalNashville healthcare-focused investor guided by a CEO council of industry leaders.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Court Square Capital PartnersNew York firm with 40+ years building middle-market business services and industrials companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Covalent Growth PartnersSachin Mehta is searching for a single B2B services company to acquire and operate long-term.Search FundsUnited States
CreadorKuala Lumpur-based growth equity firm investing across Southeast Asia and India.Private Equity FirmsMalaysia
Crescera CapitalSão Paulo/Rio private equity and venture capital firm focused on Brazilian growth companies.Private Equity FirmsBrazil
CVC Capital PartnersOne of the world's largest private equity and investment advisory firms, based in Europe.Private Equity FirmsJersey (Channel Islands)
CyndxAI-driven deal-matching and capital markets platform for lower-middle-market dealmakers.Tools
Dakota MarketplaceResearch platform tracking institutional investors and private capital allocators.Tools
Daltons BusinessUK's leading website for buying or selling small and medium-sized businesses and franchises.MarketplacesUnited Kingdom
DAN.comDomain marketplace listing roughly 265,000 domains with a buyer-friendly installment payment option.Marketplaces
Data Axle (Reference Solutions)Business and consumer data platform used for direct company and owner searches.Tools
DatasiteVirtual data room platform for M&A due diligence with AI-assisted document review.Tools
Datasite AcquireBuy-side M&A data room product built specifically for acquirers to run financial due diligence and manage post-close workstreams.Tools
David BarnettCanadian business broker and educator running Business Buyer Advantage, a self-paced buying course.Search FundsCanada
DealBaronEscrow-based marketplace facilitating buying and selling of YouTube channels and other social media accounts.Marketplaces
DealCloudDeal, relationship, and firm management platform used by private equity and investment banks.Tools
Deal Flow OSAI-powered M&A marketplace for Main Street business acquisitions in the $1M-$5M revenue range.Marketplaces
Deal Flow Xchange (DFX)Social networking platform and marketplace connecting independent sponsors, capital providers, and service providers.Communities
Dealmakers Inner CircleGlobal network exclusively for Dealmakers Academy members who have already acquired at least one business.Communities
Dealmakers MastermindThe UK's largest business-buying network, a 1,100+ member mastermind for entrepreneurs acquiring companies without using their own cash.CommunitiesUnited Kingdom
DealPotentialAI platform that forecasts and surfaces private company acquisition targets.Tools
DealRoomM&A lifecycle platform combining data room, diligence checklists, and deal project management.Tools
DealStreamDeal-sourcing platform connecting entrepreneurs and investors with businesses, franchises, and real estate for sale.Marketplaces Tools
Deeper by How2ExitA newsletter from the How2Exit team on buying, growing, and selling small businesses.Newsletters
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG)Germany's oldest listed private equity firm, focused on the DACH mid-market.Private Equity FirmsGermany
DGF InvestimentosSão Paulo venture capital firm specializing in software company investments.Private Equity FirmsBrazil
DigifyUser-friendly virtual data room platform for small and mid-sized business transactions.Tools
Digital ExitsBrokerage focused on selling ecommerce and SaaS online businesses.Brokers Marketplaces
Discovery AmericasMexico City growth-equity firm partnering with mid-market companies in regulated services sectors.Private Equity FirmsMexico
DocuSignE-signature and agreement platform used to execute LOIs and purchase agreements.Tools
Donnelly Penman & PartnersAn investment banking and financial advisory firm specializing in M&A for the automotive, truck, and financial institutions sectors.Brokers
DroomsEuropean virtual data room provider for securely sharing confidential documents during M&A due diligence and fundraising.Tools
Dropbox SignE-signature tool (formerly HelloSign) used for signing deal and closing documents.Tools
DropCatchDomain marketplace and backorder service specializing in catching expiring domain names.Marketplaces
DUB.de (Deutsche Unternehmerbörse)Germany's leading business marketplace for buying, selling, and business succession, serving the German-speaking DACH region since 2011.MarketplacesGermany
Dune Peak PartnersYaz Yildiz is searching for a company to acquire, drawing on his family's manufacturing roots.Search FundsUnited States
DuuceFirst dedicated marketplace for buying and selling newsletters.Marketplaces
Dynamo SoftwareCRM and fund administration software for private equity, VC, and alternative investment managers.Tools
East Street AdvisorySingapore-based M&A and capital advisory firm offering complete M&A services across Singapore and Southeast Asia.BrokersSingapore
EBIT Community20,000+ subscriber newsletter and WhatsApp community for acquisition entrepreneurs with curated deal flow and an AI deal analyzer.Communities
ECI PartnersUK growth-focused private equity firm backing founder- and management-led businesses since 1990.Private Equity FirmsUnited Kingdom
EcomswapMarketplace built for buying and selling established Amazon FBA and ecommerce businesses.Marketplaces
EcomSwapMarketplace and M&A advisory platform for buying and selling profitable Amazon FBA and e-commerce businesses.Marketplaces
Edison PartnersGrowth equity firm providing capital and operating expertise to expansion-stage companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
EFG Hermes Private EquityCairo-based investment bank's private equity arm managing infrastructure and sector funds.Private Equity FirmsEgypt
eFinancialModelsMarketplace of downloadable financial model templates, including LBO and acquisition models.Tools
EftyDomain sales and portfolio management platform with a landing-page marketplace for domain investors.Marketplaces
Elcano FinantureIESE MBA-led single-company search fund targeting fragmented, resilient Spanish sectors.Search FundsSpain
Eldorado.ggMarketplace for high-demand in-game items, currency, and accounts from competitive games.Marketplaces
Elite Equity ClubA private equity-focused newsletter surfacing small and micro-cap investment opportunities for accredited investors before they go public.Newsletters
Elliott Holland (Guardian Due Diligence)Harvard MBA turned due-diligence specialist, founder of Guardian Due Diligence.Search FundsUnited States
EloquensMarketplace for business templates including leveraged buyout and acquisition financial models.Tools
EM² ConsultingA German M&A advisory firm offering transaction advisory for mid-sized companies across sectors including IT, manufacturing, and healthcare.BrokersGermany
Empire FlippersVetted marketplace for buying and selling online businesses, including ecommerce, SaaS, and content sites.Brokers Marketplaces
Empire Flippers Valuation ToolHow Much Is Your Online Business WorthTools
EMX CapitalMexico City private equity firm executing buyouts and growth deals in family-owned businesses.Private Equity FirmsMexico
EnCap InvestmentsHouston-based growth capital provider focused exclusively on independent energy companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Endurance Search PartnersFlorida family office backing search fund entrepreneurs with capital and mentorship.Search FundsUnited States
ENLIGN AdvisorsA Raleigh, North Carolina-based business brokerage firm specializing in M&A, business sales, and valuations for main street companies.BrokersUnited States
EO Capital PartnersIndiana-based independent sponsor partnering with lower-middle-market companies for M&A and operations.Search FundsUnited States
EQT ABSwedish global investment organisation spanning private equity, infrastructure, real estate and venture.Private Equity FirmsSweden
EquidamOnline business valuation platform combining multiple methodologies for startups and SMEs.Tools
EquimergerIndia-focused micro-M&A platform handling the sale and technical transfer of registered companies.Marketplaces
EtA CentralAustralian community and resource hub where acquisition entrepreneurs connect, aimed at the Australian ETA market.CommunitiesAustralia
ETA EquitySearch fund investor group co-founded by former searchers offering capital and mentoring.Search FundsUnited States
ETA EuropeEurope's newsletter for entrepreneurship through acquisition, with deep dives, deals, and strategy every Thursday.Newsletters
Ethos Private EquityPioneering South African private equity manager investing in mid-market companies.Private Equity FirmsSouth Africa
EurazeoParis-based listed investment group managing a diversified €35bn private equity portfolio.Private Equity FirmsFrance
Everstone CapitalSingapore-based private equity firm targeting mid-market businesses linked to India and Southeast Asia.Private Equity FirmsSingapore
Evolution Strategy PartnersAustin-based independent sponsor acquiring founder and family-owned industrial and commercial service firms.Search FundsUnited States
Excellere PartnersDenver firm partnering with entrepreneurs across healthcare, business, and industrial services.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Exit EquityA business broker and M&A advisory firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializing in exit planning and valuation.BrokersUnited States
Exit ReadyAxial's biweekly newsletter educating exit-minded business owners managing companies valued between $5-$100M on exit preparation.Newsletters
Falfurrias Capital PartnersCharlotte firm founded by former bank executives investing across consumer and tech.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Falx CapitalDenver-based independent sponsor investing in healthcare, B2B services, and niche manufacturing.Search FundsUnited States
FameswapLarge escrow-protected marketplace for buying and selling YouTube channels, TikTok accounts, and other social media assets.Marketplaces
FE InternationalM&A advisory for SaaS, ecommerce, and content businesses, with a network of 80,000+ qualified investors.Brokers Marketplaces
Fey DayBusiness brokerage helping SME owners in Singapore and Malaysia sell their business, with buy-side search mandate and fundraising services.BrokersSingapore
FinactorA Belgian brokerage based in Lokeren that facilitates the sale and transfer of SMEs up to roughly €15 million, using a no-cure-no-pay model.BrokersBelgium
Financial Edge TrainingFinancial training provider offering a free downloadable LBO model template.Tools
Financial Technology PartnersInvestment bank focused exclusively on advising financial-technology sector M&A transactions.Brokers
FindymailEmail finding and verification tool for cold outreach prospecting.Tools
Finsider.aiAI platform automating quality-of-earnings reports for M&A financial due diligence.Tools
FirmexSecure virtual data room provider for online due diligence and deal file-sharing.Tools
FirmRoomVirtual data room provider designed for lean M&A deal teams.Tools
First Choice Business BrokersNationwide network of licensed brokers specializing in the sale of small and mid-sized businesses.Brokers Marketplaces
Flexpoint FordFinancial-services and healthcare investor with over two decades of dedicated insurance sector investing.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
FlippaFlippa: Buy and Sell Online Businesses, Websites, Apps & DomainsBrokers Marketplaces
FliprlyMarketplace connecting app sellers with global buyers for iOS and Android mobile apps.Marketplaces
FOCUS Investment BankingMiddle-market investment bank with a dedicated team advising managed service provider M&A.Brokers
ForSaleByOwner AustraliaAustralian property and business marketplace with a dedicated business-for-sale section.MarketplacesAustralia
Founder Legacy PartnersOrange County team led by Kevin Hong seeking a tech-enabled services company to preserve and grow.Search FundsUnited States
FoundySell Your Business Faster, Smarter, And For A Higher Valuation with FoundyBrokers
FountainVest PartnersHong Kong-based growth equity firm targeting Chinese consumer, media and healthcare.Private Equity FirmsHong Kong
Franchise Broker NotesA newsletter designed for new franchise brokers, offering education and support to help them succeed in franchise sales.Newsletters
Franchise DirectDatabase of 800+ franchises and business opportunities for sale.Marketplaces
FranchiseGatorDirectory of franchise opportunities searchable by industry, location, and investment level.Marketplaces
Franchise ResalesMarketplace for existing, resale franchise businesses and franchise opportunities.Marketplaces
Francisco PartnersSan Francisco private equity firm dedicated to technology and technology-enabled services.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Frazier Healthcare PartnersSeattle-founded growth buyout and life sciences investor specializing solely in healthcare.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Frontenac CompanyChicago private equity firm partnering with entrepreneurs to build middle-market growth companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
FTV Capital (Sector)Growth equity firm focused on financial technology, enterprise, and healthcare technology sectors.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Fulcrum Capital PartnersVancouver and Toronto firm backing lower-middle-market Canadian businesses.Private Equity FirmsCanada
FultonbridgeBoutique M&A advisory firm serving the middle market, headquartered in Chicago since 2000.BrokersUnited States
Futaleufu PartnersInvestor group of seasoned operators dedicated to personalized search fund mentoring.Search FundsUnited States
G2GGlobal digital marketplace connecting users to buy, sell, and trade virtual goods and gaming accounts.Marketplaces
Gallatin Point CapitalFinancial-institutions investor pursuing opportunistic equity and credit deals across insurance and lending.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
GamiMarketMarketplace for buying and selling iOS, Android, and Windows apps and games.Marketplaces
Gávea InvestimentosRio de Janeiro asset manager combining macro hedge funds with emerging-markets private equity.Private Equity FirmsBrazil
Gemspring CapitalWestport, CT firm offering flexible buyout, growth equity, and structured capital to middle-market firms.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Gen Cap AmericaNashville firm since 1988 backing buyouts and recapitalizations of Southern businesses.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
General AtlanticGrowth equity firm investing in high-growth technology, consumer, and healthcare companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Generational EquityMiddle-market M&A advisory firm assisting owners with business sales, mergers, and divestitures.Brokers
Genstar CapitalSan Francisco private equity firm focused on financial services, healthcare, software, and industrials.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Georgetown McDonough ETA ClubMBA club at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business offering panels, training, and networking for entrepreneurship-through-acquisition career paths.Communities
GeorgianToronto growth equity firm investing in B2B software and applied AI companies.Private Equity FirmsCanada
GHO Capital PartnersEurope's leading specialist healthcare investor, backing global healthcare management teams.Private Equity FirmsUnited Kingdom
Girdley's LetterMichael Girdley's newsletter with insights for owners and operators, drawn from building a multi-company HoldCo through acquisitions.Newsletters
GoDaddy AuctionsHigh-volume domain auction platform for premium, expired, and new domains.Marketplaces
GP InvestmentsPioneer of Brazilian private equity making active-ownership buyout and growth investments since 1993.Private Equity FirmsBrazil
GraceCap InvestorsNew Jersey independent sponsor acquiring small founder or family-owned industrial and distribution businesses.Search FundsUnited States
Granville PeakJeffrey Hou is searching for a small or mid-sized business to acquire and run long-term.Search FundsUnited States
GrataAI-driven private company search engine for finding lower-middle-market acquisition targets.Tools
Great Hill PartnersGrowth equity firm investing in high-growth companies across technology, healthcare and consumer.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Green Heron PartnersHouston firm taking a principles-based approach to lower middle-market services and manufacturing.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Greg Hirsch (Pella Windows DFW)Searcher who acquired Pella Windows and Doors DFW, a $40M distributorship.Search FundsUnited States
Grey Wind CapitalSearcher and former J.P. Morgan banker targeting a single water-services business to acquire.Search FundsUnited States
Gridiron CapitalRelationship-driven lower mid-market firm with sector 'Centers of Excellence' support.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Growth & AcquisitionsA newsletter exploring the fastest ways to grow a business, covering M&A and operational scaling for small to mid-sized companies.Newsletters
GrowthFactorM&A pipeline management software for tracking acquisition deal flow.Tools
Growthgate CapitalDubai-based buyout firm targeting mid-sized companies across the GCC and MENA.Private Equity FirmsUnited Arab Emirates
Gryphon InvestorsSan Francisco private equity firm with $10B+ AUM investing across six middle-market industry groups.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Gulf CapitalAbu Dhabi-based alternative investment firm focused on Gulf and MENA growth buyouts.Private Equity FirmsUnited Arab Emirates
Gulf Islamic InvestmentsDubai-based Shariah-compliant investment firm spanning real estate and private equity.Private Equity FirmsUnited Arab Emirates
Halstatt Legacy PartnersPatient-capital search fund vehicle within the Halstatt investment platform.Search FundsUnited States
Harris AcquireUK M&A advisory firm helping business owners sell through a risk-free 30-day market test.BrokersUnited Kingdom
Harvard Business School ETA ClubHBS student club helping members build relationships with fellow searchers, investors, and mentors in the ETA space.Communities
Harvest PartnersNew York private equity firm operating private equity, structured capital, and credit strategies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
HarveyAI legal platform used by law firms for M&A due diligence document review.Tools
Hayden Creek CapitalSan Francisco-based independent sponsor investing in consumer food/beverage, business services, and distribution.Search FundsUnited States
Headhaul Capital PartnersMiddle-market private equity firm dedicated exclusively to transportation, logistics, and distribution.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Hellman & FriedmanSan Francisco buyout firm specializing in services, media, and financial sectors.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Henry Schein Professional Practice TransitionsThe largest broker of solo dental practice sales in the US, affiliated with Henry Schein.Brokers
HGGCMiddle-market private equity firm transforming good businesses into market leaders.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Hg (HgCapital)Specialist software and services investor building 'transatlantic champions' in regulated industries.Private Equity FirmsUnited Kingdom
H.I.G. CapitalMiami-based global alternative investment firm focused on the middle-market segment.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Highland Legacy CapitalFelipe Rojas and James Jackson are searching for a company to acquire and preserve long-term.Search FundsUnited States
Hillhouse InvestmentAsia-focused investment firm spanning private equity, venture and public markets.Private Equity FirmsChina
Hi VenturesMexico City venture capital firm backing fintech and SaaS startups with global ambitions across Latin America.Private Equity FirmsMexico
HKB AdviesA Dutch management consulting firm with 12+ offices that helps SME entrepreneurs increase business value and guides business transfer/acquisition.BrokersNetherlands
Hony CapitalBeijing-based private equity firm affiliated with Legend Holdings (Lenovo's parent).Private Equity FirmsChina
Housatonic PartnersEstablished growth-equity firm with a long history backing entrepreneur-led acquisitions.Search FundsUnited States
How2Exit CommunityCommunity built around Ron Skelton's How2Exit podcast for acquisition entrepreneurs and SMB owners buying, growing, and exiting businesses.Communities
H&S ConsultSingapore business broker providing business brokerage, valuation, and M&A advisory services to connect sellers with qualified buyers.BrokersSingapore
Human Proof DesignsSells done-for-you, ready-made niche and affiliate websites to online business investors.Marketplaces
Huron CapitalDetroit private equity firm specializing in ExecFactor buy-and-build platform investing.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Hyde House Business BrokersUK corporate finance advisory and business brokerage specializing in £1m-£20m business sales.BrokersUnited Kingdom
IBA Inc.A business brokerage firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, specializing in facilitating the sale and acquisition of privately held businesses.BrokersUnited States
IBG BusinessMergers and acquisitions advisory and business brokerage serving mid-sized companies.Brokers
IBISWorldIndustry market research provider covering thousands of industries with financial benchmarks.Tools
ICONIQ GrowthGrowth investment platform partnering with category-leading technology companies at scale.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Idea BuyerMarketplace and brokerage platform, operating since 2007, for listing and selling patents and invention IP to interested buyers.Marketplaces
iDeals VDRVirtual data room platform built specifically for M&A due diligence transactions.Tools
IG4 CapitalSão Paulo special-situations investor targeting distressed and dislocated Latin American companies.Private Equity FirmsBrazil
IGC PartnersA Brazil-based M&A advisory firm that acts exclusively on the sell-side to help business owners achieve optimal transaction outcomes.BrokersBrazil
IGNIA PartnersCross-border venture capital firm backing early-stage tech startups across Mexico and Latin America.Private Equity FirmsMexico
IK PartnersEuropean private equity firm investing in small- and mid-cap companies across northern Europe.Private Equity FirmsUnited Kingdom
IMM Private EquitySeoul-based private equity firm and one of Korea's leading domestic buyout investors.Private Equity FirmsSouth Korea
Impact46Riyadh-based asset manager investing in Saudi and MENA technology-driven growth companies.Private Equity FirmsSaudi Arabia
Imperial Capital GroupToronto mid-market firm investing in healthcare, business, and consumer services.Private Equity FirmsCanada
Incline Equity PartnersPittsburgh private equity firm investing in lower middle-market distribution and services businesses.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Independent Sponsor Forum (SBIA)Membership community from the Small Business Investor Alliance built exclusively for independent sponsors to source deals and access capital.Communities
Independent Sponsor NewsA weekly newsletter delivering a market-driven view of deal activity, capital trends, and insights in the independent sponsor ecosystem.Newsletters
Independent Sponsor News (LinkedIn)LinkedIn community following news and developments in the independent sponsor market.Communities
IndiaBizForSalePlatform connecting Indian SMEs and startups with capital, acquirers, partners, and advisors.Marketplaces
IndieMakerCurated, free marketplace for bootstrapped founders to buy and sell side hustles and micro-SaaS.Marketplaces
Indiemaker Newsletter MarketplaceCurated listings section of the Indiemaker marketplace where newsletters are bought and sold as standalone businesses.Marketplaces
Inflexion Private EquityFlexible mid-market investor backing growth and buyout deals across Europe.Private Equity FirmsUnited Kingdom
INSEAD Search Fund & ETA ClubINSEAD's Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition and Search Funds hub for students, alumni, and the broader business community.Communities
Insight PartnersSoftware-focused growth equity and venture capital firm scaling ScaleUp companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Instantly.aiCold email outreach platform offering unlimited inboxes and warm-up for scaling outbound.Tools
Integral CorporationTokyo-based private equity firm known for corporate carve-outs and turnarounds.Private Equity FirmsJapan
IntralinksSecure virtual data room platform built for M&A due diligence and complex transactions.Tools
InvenAI platform that indexes 28M+ private companies to automate acquisition target research and market mapping for M&A deal sourcing.Tools
InvestcorpBahrain-headquartered global alternative investment manager across private equity, credit and real estate.Private Equity FirmsBahrain
InvestindustrialAnglo-Italian mid-market investor backing control positions in leading European companies.Private Equity FirmsItaly
Investing.ioA weekly deep dive into SMBs, startups, private equity, and interesting assets for entrepreneurial investors.Newsletters
Investor's ClubBuy and SellMarketplaces
IroncladContract lifecycle management platform with AI-assisted contract review and workflow.Tools
ISCP ClubiGlobal Forum's membership club connecting 1,000+ independent sponsors and capital providers through events and a directory.Communities
IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Late-stage venture and growth equity firm backing category-defining technology companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Jadwa InvestmentRiyadh-based investment manager and one of Saudi Arabia's largest private equity investors.Private Equity FirmsSaudi Arabia
Japan Blue M&A AdvisoryAn M&A advisory firm formed as a joint venture between Nihon Keiei System and Mizuho Financial Group, supporting clients through the full deal process.BrokersJapan
Japan Industrial PartnersJapanese PE firm specializing in corporate carve-outs of non-core business units.Private Equity FirmsJapan
Jaryd Krause (Buying Online Businesses)Australian entrepreneur teaching online business acquisition via Buying Online Businesses.Search FundsAustralia
Jeremy HarbourSerial acquirer and founder of The Harbour Club, teaching zero-money-down business buying.Search FundsSingapore
JiveMauáBrazilian pioneer of distressed-debt and special-situations investing, now merged with Mauá Capital.Private Equity FirmsBrazil
JL Business SalesA licensed New Zealand business brokerage specializing in the sale, acquisition, and valuation of established SMEs.BrokersNew Zealand
JMI EquityGrowth equity firm investing in software and AI-driven companies for over three decades.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
John Warrillow (Built to Sell)Bestselling author and host of Built to Sell Radio, helping owners maximize exit value.Search FundsCanada
Jonathan Jay (Dealmakers Academy)UK's leading business-buying mentor, founder of Dealmakers Academy.Search FundsUnited Kingdom
Kandeo FundBogotá-based private equity and private debt investor in Andean financial-services companies.Private Equity FirmsColombia
Kaszek VenturesBuenos Aires-founded venture capital firm backing Latin America's leading technology entrepreneurs.Private Equity FirmsArgentina
Kauri Business SalesAn Auckland-based, licensed business brokerage with over 250 completed sales, advising on valuation and buyer identification.BrokersNew Zealand
KautilyaBuy-side M&A advisory and deal sourcing for middle-market acquisitions in IndiaPrivate Equity FirmsIndia
Kedaara CapitalMumbai-based private equity firm combining investing and operating expertise.Private Equity FirmsIndia
Kelso & CompanyNorth American middle-market private equity firm investing since 1980 across diverse industries.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Kensington Capital PartnersToronto asset manager deploying direct capital across buyout, growth, and venture strategies.Private Equity FirmsCanada
Kevin HendersonWall Street lawyer turned law firm owner representing self-funded searchers and independent sponsors.Search FundsUnited States
Keystone Business AdvisorsA mergers and acquisitions firm based in Westlake Village, California, specializing in lower middle-market companies in Southern California.BrokersUnited States
Kian CapitalCharlotte-based firm providing growth capital with $1.1 billion under management.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Kilmer Capital PartnersToronto firm investing in small and mid-sized businesses in transition or growth.Private Equity FirmsCanada
Kinea InvestimentosItaú Unibanco-affiliated manager running growth-equity private equity funds in Brazil.Private Equity FirmsBrazil
Kira SystemsAI contract analysis software used for M&A due diligence clause and risk extraction.Tools
KKRPioneer of the leveraged buyout, investing globally across private equity, credit, and infrastructure.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Kohlberg & CompanyNew York middle-market private equity firm founded by a co-founder of KKR.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
KrollGlobal advisory firm providing valuation and financial due-diligence services for M&A.Tools
Large Practice SalesDSO-focused dental broker running competitive sale processes for multi-doctor practices.Brokers
Latona'sBusiness Brokers Selling Profitable Online BusinessesBrokers Marketplaces
L CattertonGreenwich-based mega-firm investing exclusively across the global consumer and retail sector.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
LeaseirAsturias-based aesthetic laser device manufacturer acquired in 2023 via a Relay Investments-backed search fund.Search FundsSpain
Leeds Equity PartnersThe first private equity firm to focus exclusively on education and the broader Knowledge Industries.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
LemlistCold outreach platform for personalized multichannel email and LinkedIn sequences.Tools
LendioSmall business lending marketplace with an SBA loan payment calculator.Tools
Leonard Green & PartnersLos Angeles firm focused on consumer, healthcare, and business services buyouts.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
LetterTraderMarketplace built exclusively to buy and sell quality newsletters with verified listings and fair valuations.Marketplaces
Level EquityGrowth equity and structured capital provider for software and technology companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Levine Leichtman Capital PartnersLos Angeles private equity firm providing buyout and structured capital to middle-market companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
LFM CapitalNashville firm founded by operators and engineers investing exclusively in US/Canadian manufacturers.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Liberty Partners (Liberty Search Ventures)New York private equity firm investing in traditional search funds via Liberty Search Ventures.Search FundsUnited States
Linden Capital PartnersChicago private equity firm exclusively focused on healthcare middle-market investing.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
LINK BusinessNew Zealand's largest business brokerage, founded in Auckland in 1996, with over $6 billion in completed business sales.BrokersNew Zealand
LINK Business South AfricaA business brokerage that facilitates the sale of businesses across South Africa by connecting pre-qualified buyers with sellers.BrokersSouth Africa
Linzor Capital PartnersSantiago-based private equity firm investing in mid-sized companies across Latin America.Private Equity FirmsChile
Lion Business AdvisorsA Texas-based mergers and acquisitions firm that specializes in confidential business sales and exit planning for established, profitable companies.BrokersUnited States
Little ExitsMarketplace for buying and selling side projects and micro acquisitions under $100k, formerly Tiny Acquisitions.Marketplaces
Little River PartnersChicago-based independent sponsor acquiring founder or family-owned businesses in the eastern United States.Search FundsUnited States
LivingbridgeUK mid-market private equity firm, formerly known as Isis Equity Partners.Private Equity FirmsUnited Kingdom
LNT GlobalSingapore business broker that connects sellers of small to medium-sized privately held businesses to a database of local and international buyers.BrokersSingapore
Long Point CapitalFounded in 1998, invests in knowledge-based professional services companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Lovell Minnick PartnersPrivate equity firm specializing in financial services, business services, and related technology.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
LP First CapitalAustin-based independent sponsor acquiring commercial, consumer, education, and healthcare services businesses.Search FundsUnited States
Luceiro CapitalGalicia-based value investor and search-fund-style acquirer targeting Spanish and Portuguese SMEs.Search FundsSpain
Lullwater & Co.Purpose-driven private investment firm pairing ETA entrepreneurs with succession-minded owners.Search FundsUnited States
LuminanceLegal AI platform specializing in contract review and due diligence document analysis.Tools
LushaB2B contact and company data platform for prospecting and enrichment.Tools
M2OLos Angeles family office providing patient capital to search fund and independent sponsor deals.Search FundsUnited States
MacabacusFinancial modeling toolkit and template library including LBO model templates for Excel.Tools
M&A Capital PartnersA Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime-listed M&A brokerage providing mediation, brokerage, and advisory services for Japanese companies.BrokersJapan
M&A Club of Canada ETA ProgramEntrepreneurship Through Acquisition program run by the M&A Club of Canada in partnership with McGill University's Dobson Centre.CommunitiesCanada
Mainsail PartnersGrowth equity firm helping bootstrapped B2B software founders scale their companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
MainShares Operator NetworkFree forum-style network of 3,000+ searchers, operators, and investors sharing SMB acquisition deal experience.Communities
Main Street Capital CorporationProvides debt and equity capital to lower middle market companies across diverse industries.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
M&A JAPANA Tokyo-based M&A advisory firm established in 1988 handling business sales, capital partnerships, and restructuring for Japanese companies.BrokersJapan
M&A Partners (Australia)Australian advisory firm assisting vendors and PE firms with business sale preparation and deal execution.BrokersAustralia
Marigny InvestmentsDenver-based independent sponsor targeting overlooked B2B services and light manufacturing businesses.Search FundsUnited States
MarktlinkAn independent international M&A specialist, operating for over 25 years across 22 locations in 10 countries, guiding entrepreneurs in the higher SME segment.Brokers
MarshBerryLeading M&A advisory and consulting firm for insurance agencies and brokerages.Brokers
M&A Science NewsletterA biweekly news brief from M&A Science delivering headlines, analysis, and trends from the world of mergers and acquisitions.Newsletters
Master Your Business ExitA free weekly newsletter educating small business owners on how to get their business exit-ready.Newsletters
MaverickA biweekly newsletter for acquisition entrepreneurs sharing practical resources on search funds and entrepreneurship through acquisition.Newsletters
MBK PartnersIndependent North Asian private equity firm focused on Korea, Japan and China.Private Equity FirmsSouth Korea
McLerran & AssociatesDental practice broker specializing in large, multi-location practice sales and DSO affiliations.Brokers
Menlo Dental TransitionsDental practice sales and appraisal firm operating nationwide since 2014.Brokers
MergeM&A marketplace and advisory platform for buying and selling marketing, digital, and PR agencies, including deals under $1M.Marketplaces
MergerDomoIndia's SME M&A marketplace connecting business sellers with investors and acquirers.Marketplaces
Mergers And Acquisitions NewsletterA community newsletter for investment bankers, dealmakers, strategic acquirers, private equity professionals, and M&A consultants with 150,000+ subscribers.Newsletters
MergrM&A database tracking private equity firms, deals, and acquisition activity.Tools
Meritage PartnersMulti-disciplined M&A advisory firm serving the lower-middle market across North America.Brokers
Metamora Growth PartnersSan Francisco independent sponsor buying and growing healthcare-related software and tech-enabled services.Search FundsUnited States
MetierJohannesburg-headquartered private equity and alternative assets manager across Sub-Saharan Africa.Private Equity FirmsSouth Africa
MeuBizBrazilian online marketplace connecting investors with businesses for sale across sectors like restaurants, e-commerce, and clinics nationwide.MarketplacesBrazil
Michael Girdley (Girdley & Co)San Antonio-based holding-company operator teaching acquisition via the HoldCo Course.Search FundsUnited States
Michigan Ross ETA ClubStudent-run entrepreneurship-through-acquisition club at Michigan Ross MBA that connects students with searchers, investors, and advisors.CommunitiesUnited States
Microns.ioMarketplace of Micro StartupsMarketplaces
MidCap AdvisorsA New York-based investment banking boutique providing M&A advisory and diligence services to lower middle-market businesses.BrokersUnited States
MiddleGround CapitalOperationally focused industrials investor with a mobility and transportation-equipment specialty.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Middle Market ReviewAxial's weekly newsletter covering league tables, market insights, and everything happening in the lower middle market.Newsletters
MidStreetBusiness brokerage helping owners sell companies in the $1M-$20M range.Tools
Milton Street CapitalHouston firm founded in 2016 focused on transforming lower middle-market industrial companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Miramar Equity PartnersDallas family office providing patient capital exclusively for search fund acquisitions.Search FundsUnited States
MIT Sloan ETA ClubMIT Sloan club bringing together business owners, investors, advisors, alumni, and students to discuss acquiring and running small companies.Communities
Moneda Asset ManagementSantiago asset manager spanning public equities, credit, private equity and real estate, now part of Patria.Private Equity FirmsChile
MonetaMexican payments and fintech infrastructure company in the Anacapa Partners search fund portfolio.Search FundsMexico
Monomoy Capital PartnersNew York firm specializing in operational turnarounds of middle-market manufacturing businesses.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Montage PartnersScottsdale, Arizona firm making people-first investments in established smaller companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Montagu Private EquityPan-European mid-market buyout firm with roots dating back to 1968.Private Equity FirmsUnited Kingdom
Morgan Shaw AdvisoryBoutique Australian M&A corporate advisory firm offering transaction and strategic advisory services.BrokersAustralia
Morgan & WestfieldBusiness brokerage and M&A advisory offering a la carte sale services for businesses up to $100M in revenue.Brokers
Motion InvestVetted marketplace specializing in smaller content websites, blogs, and niche sites.Marketplaces
MPE PartnersBoston/Cleveland firm focused on lower middle market manufacturing and industrial services buyouts.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
MSouth Equity PartnersAtlanta-based private equity firm backing lower middle market Southern businesses.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Multiples Alternate Asset ManagementMumbai-based Indian private equity firm founded by veteran investor Renuka Ramnath.Private Equity FirmsIndia
Murphy Business & Financial CorporationBusiness brokerage franchise network focused on companies with $500K-$5M in revenue.Brokers
NameJetDomain auction marketplace for expired and premium aftermarket domain names.Marketplaces
Nate Ginsburg (SellerPlex)Built and exited Amazon FBA businesses, now runs SellerPlex serving ecommerce operators.Search FundsUnited States
Nautic PartnersProvidence, Rhode Island private equity firm investing in middle-market business services and healthcare.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Navis Capital PartnersKuala Lumpur-based mid-market buyout firm focused on Southeast Asia.Private Equity FirmsMalaysia
NBK Capital PartnersKuwait-based private equity and credit manager investing across the MENAT region.Private Equity FirmsKuwait
NCA PartnersSeattle firm with over 30 years investing in Pacific Northwest middle-market companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
NeoAssistBrazilian omnichannel customer-service software platform acquired via a search fund backed by Anacapa Partners.Search FundsBrazil
New Harbor CapitalLower middle-market investor spanning K-12 through post-secondary and corporate training education.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
New Mountain CapitalNew York growth-oriented investment firm targeting defensive growth industries with ~$60B AUM.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
NewSpring CapitalPennsylvania-based lower middle market firm investing across growth, healthcare, and franchise strategies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
NextGen Growth PartnersChicago lower-middle-market firm placing CEOs-in-Residence into acquired B2B services companies.Search FundsUnited States
nexxt-changeGermany's largest publicly-backed business succession exchange, run under the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and KfW since 2006.MarketplacesGermany
Nexxus CapitalMexico City's largest independent private equity manager, backing mid-market family businesses.Private Equity FirmsMexico
NGP Energy Capital ManagementDallas-based private equity firm dedicated to natural resources and energy transition investing.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Niche InvestorMarketplace listing content sites, affiliate sites, ecommerce shops, apps, and podcasts for sale.Marketplaces
Nick HuberSelf-storage roll-up operator ("Sweaty Startup") with equity stakes in 11+ acquired and built companies.Search FundsUnited States
Nihon M&A CenterJapan's largest M&A advisory firm, supporting friendly M&A deals and business succession for SMEs.BrokersJapan
Nordic CapitalSector-specialist buyout firm focused on Northern Europe and North America since 1989.Private Equity FirmsSweden
North Park GroupChicago-based independent sponsor acquiring family-owned U.S. manufacturing and distribution businesses.Search FundsUnited States
Northstar GroupSingapore-based private equity firm best known for early Indonesian growth investments.Private Equity FirmsSingapore
Norwest Venture PartnersMulti-stage investment firm spanning venture capital through late-stage growth equity.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
NovacapQuebec-founded private equity firm investing in technology, industrials, and financial services.Private Equity FirmsCanada
Novastone Capital AdvisorsSwiss operator-led search fund program connecting searchers, SME owners, and co-investors.Search FundsSwitzerland
NRD CapitalAtlanta operator-led firm investing in franchising, restaurants, and consumer services.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
NZ Business BrokersAn Auckland-based boutique business brokerage that runs a controlled, confidential sale process for New Zealand business owners.BrokersNew Zealand
Oak Hill CapitalNew York private equity firm investing in middle-market services, industrials, and media businesses.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Odyssey Investment PartnersNew York private equity firm investing in middle-market industrial, services, and defense companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Olimpia PartnersA Brazilian advisory firm providing mergers, acquisitions and structured debt advisory for the Brazilian middle market.BrokersBrazil
OnehubVirtual data room and file-sharing platform used for due diligence document management.Tools
One Rock Capital PartnersNew York industrials investor targeting chemicals, manufacturing, and process-industry buyouts.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
ONEtoONE UAEDubai-based middle-market M&A advisory firm providing sell-side and buy-side advisory, valuations, and capital raising.BrokersUnited Arab Emirates
Onex CorporationToronto-based private equity firm investing across industrials, services, and healthcare.Private Equity FirmsCanada
OpenStorePlatform that acquires and operates Shopify ecommerce stores from founders looking to exit.Marketplaces
Orbis (Moody's / Bureau van Dijk)Global private company information database covering financials and ownership structures.Tools
OutreachSales engagement platform for managing multichannel outbound prospecting sequences.Tools
OxymedSão Paulo medical-equipment rental company acquired in 2023 via a search fund backed by Anacapa Partners.Search FundsBrazil
Pacific Business SalesA California-based M&A advisory and business brokerage firm specializing in the sale of small and mid-sized industrial and manufacturing businesses.BrokersUnited States
Pacific Equity PartnersOne of Australia's largest and longest-running private equity firms.Private Equity FirmsAustralia
Pacific Lake PartnersLong-standing search fund investor and mentor network backing entrepreneurs through acquisition.Search FundsUnited States
Pacific M&A and Business BrokersVancouver-based certified business brokerage representing businesses of all sizes across Western Canada.BrokersCanada
PAGHong Kong-based pan-Asian alternative investment firm across private equity, credit and real assets.Private Equity FirmsHong Kong
Paine Schwartz PartnersLeading sustainable food-chain private equity firm investing across global agribusiness.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
PAI PartnersFrench buyout firm tracing roots to 1872, focused on consumer, healthcare and industrial services.Private Equity FirmsFrance
Palatine Private EquityManchester-based UK private equity firm emphasising a collaborative, impact-driven investment approach.Private Equity FirmsUnited Kingdom
Palladium Equity PartnersNew York firm investing in consumer and other middle-market companies, with Hispanic-market focus.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
PandaDocDocument workflow and e-signature platform for proposals, LOIs, and closing documents.Tools
PapermarkOpen-source data room platform for sharing due diligence documents securely.Tools
Parkstone Growth PartnersNew York independent sponsor offering an alternative to traditional PE for healthcare, insurance, and consumer owners.Search FundsUnited States
Partners GroupSwiss private markets firm investing across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and credit.Private Equity FirmsSwitzerland
PatentAuctionLongstanding online marketplace connecting inventors with buyers for direct patent sale and licensing negotiations.Marketplaces
PatentFlipCommission-free marketplace where inventors and businesses list patents for sale, licensing, or investment.Marketplaces
Patria InvestmentsLatin America-focused alternative asset manager investing across private equity, infrastructure and credit.Private Equity FirmsBrazil
PavedNewsletter ad marketplace connecting sponsors with newsletters, with the largest open sponsorship catalogue.Marketplaces
PeerSenseCommercial lending calculator platform for SBA, DSCR, and business acquisition deal modeling.Tools
Peloton Capital ManagementToronto firm using long-hold, patient capital in healthcare, financial, and consumer sectors.Private Equity FirmsCanada
Peninsula Capital PartnersDetroit firm providing structured junior capital for middle-market and independent sponsor deals.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
PermiraBritish global investment firm focused on private equity and credit across four core sectors.Private Equity FirmsUnited Kingdom
Persistence Capital PartnersMontreal-based private equity firm exclusively focused on Canadian healthcare businesses.Private Equity FirmsCanada
Peterson AcquisitionsBusiness brokerage and M&A advisory firm headquartered in Kansas City with nationwide brokers.BrokersUnited States
Peterson PartnersMulti-strategy investment firm with a dedicated search fund capital program.Search FundsUnited States
PhatisaMauritius-based African private equity manager focused on food and affordable housing.Private Equity FirmsMauritius
Pike Street CapitalSeattle firm founded in 2017 pursuing middle-market growth buyouts.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Pillar49 CapitalToronto-based independent sponsor providing succession and growth capital to North American SMBs.Search FundsCanada
PitchBookInstitutional-grade platform for private and public market deal, fund, and company data.Tools
Platinum EquityBeverly Hills buyout firm known for its operational M&A&O approach to corporate carve-outs.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Platte River EquityDenver firm founded in 2006 backing aerospace, industrial, and agriculture businesses.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
PlayerAuctionsMarketplace operating since 1999 for buying and selling in-game gold, items, and accounts.Marketplaces
PlayerUpDigital accounts marketplace including a section for buying and selling Amazon FBA and online businesses.Marketplaces
Plethora BusinessesAn M&A advisory firm headquartered in California with branches across the US and Latin America guiding mergers, acquisitions, and business sales.BrokersUnited States
PlugMooseEscrow-protected marketplace (rebranded from Famebolt) for buying and selling TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube accounts.Marketplaces
PME PartnerA French brokerage cabinet, with offices in Paris and Bordeaux, specialized in the sale and acquisition of TPE, PME, and commercial businesses.BrokersFrance
Polaris Capital GroupJapanese private equity firm investing in small and mid-sized growth companies.Private Equity FirmsJapan
Polemic CapitalIndependent sponsor exclusively acquiring managed IT services (MSP) and cybersecurity (MSSP) businesses.Search FundsUnited States
Polychrome CapitalIndependent sponsor acquiring bootstrapped SMB enterprise software companies in infrastructure and dev tools.Search FundsUnited States
PorkbunDomain registrar with an integrated marketplace for buying and selling domain names.Marketplaces
Potentia CapitalSydney-based private equity firm focused on Australian and New Zealand technology companies.Private Equity FirmsAustralia
Practice Transitions GroupHealthcare practice broker helping owners sell dental, medical, and med spa practices.Brokers
Prairie CapitalChicago private equity firm investing growth and buyout capital in lower middle-market companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
PreqinAlternative assets data provider covering private equity funds, deals, and investors.Tools
Primavera Capital GroupChina-focused investment firm known for backing Ant Group and Meituan.Private Equity FirmsHong Kong
PrivatEquityGuyA weekly newsletter on finding deals, raising capital, and growing traditional $2-10M+ EBITDA niche businesses.Newsletters
PrivCoPrivate company financial data and business intelligence platform.Tools
PrivSourceAI-powered buyer discovery platform and private deal network built for lower middle-market M&A sourcing and outreach.Tools
Pro-ConsultA German consultancy based in Würzburg/Nürnberg providing M&A advisory, business valuation, and succession planning services for KMU (SMEs) across Germany and Europe.BrokersGermany
ProjectionHubFinancial projection template platform including a dedicated search fund pro forma model.Tools
PropStreamReal estate and business data platform offering skip tracing and owner contact lookups.Tools
Prospector EquityWharton-trained searcher Shahriar Shams-Ansari hunting for a facility, insurance, or industrial services firm.Search FundsUnited States
Prospect PartnersChicago firm targeting pre-middle-market companies with $3M-$10M of EBITDA.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Protegrity AdvisorsM&A advisory firm specializing in mergers, acquisitions, and valuations of mid-sized businesses.Brokers
Proterra Investment PartnersDiversified investor spanning the food value chain from farmland to branded consumer products.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Providence Equity PartnersGrowth-oriented private equity specialist in media, communications and education.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
PSG EquityGrowth equity firm partnering with middle-market software companies to accelerate growth.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Q2QAI-native outbound deal-sourcing service that books calls with off-market business owners.Tools
Qalaa HoldingsCairo-based investment company focused on energy, cement, transportation and mining in Africa.Private Equity FirmsEgypt
Qatalyst PartnersBoutique investment bank specializing in large-cap technology M&A advisory.Brokers
Quadrant Private EquitySydney-based private equity firm known for backing Canva and other Australian growth companies.Private Equity FirmsAustralia
Quadriga CapitalFrankfurt-based mid-market investor active since the mid-1980s in DACH region growth companies.Private Equity FirmsGermany
Quero um NegocioBrazil's largest classifieds-style business portal, listing thousands of businesses for sale across 796 municipalities in all 27 Brazilian states.MarketplacesBrazil
Quick SoftBrazilian receivables-financing software provider in the Anacapa Partners international search fund portfolio.Search FundsBrazil
Quiet LightQuiet Light: Business Broker, Sell & Buy Online BusinessesBrokers Marketplaces
Quiet Light BrokerageBusiness brokerage specializing in the sale of established online businesses, with over $1 billion in exits.Marketplaces
RaincatcherM&A brokerage helping owners market and sell privately held businesses.Brokers Marketplaces
Rainier PartnersSeattle firm with over $375 million managing lower middle-market service businesses.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
RBS AdvisorsA California-based M&A advisory firm helping lower middle market business owners in manufacturing, healthcare, and industrial services.BrokersUnited States
r/businessbrokerReddit community for discussion around business brokerage and buying/selling small businesses.Communities
Reagan ConsultingInsurance-industry consulting firm providing M&A advisory, valuation, and perpetuation planning.Brokers
Red Forest CapitalLongtime Massachusetts family office supporting search, buy, and grow phases of ETA.Search FundsUnited States
Red Shirt VenturesDan Giambrone is searching for a growing, cash-flow-positive company to acquire.Search FundsUnited States
Relay InvestmentsBoston-based search fund investor offering lead capital, mentorship, and deal support.Search FundsUnited States
Resolute Capital PartnersNashville firm providing structured debt and equity to lower middle-market companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Reverence Capital PartnersFinancial-services private equity firm with a named insurance investment focus area.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
RFDD (Romano, Fiocca & Diaz Delfino)An Argentine business advisory boutique with over 30 years of experience helping clients buy and sell companies.BrokersArgentina
Rhodium NetworkVetted private Slack community and annual event for buyers, sellers, and investors of online businesses.Communities
Ridgemont Equity PartnersCharlotte middle-market firm investing in services, industrials, and healthcare.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
RightbizUK business-for-sale marketplace listing over £10 billion worth of businesses across 52 sectors.MarketplacesUnited Kingdom
Rivean CapitalEuropean mid-market private equity firm, formerly known as Gilde Buy Out Partners.Private Equity FirmsNetherlands
Riverstone HoldingsNew York investment firm dedicated exclusively to energy, power, and infrastructure real assets.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Riverwood CapitalGrowth equity firm backing high-growth technology companies globally.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Riyad CapitalJeddah-based investment arm of Riyad Bank offering private funds and asset management.Private Equity FirmsSaudi Arabia
RMB CorvestSouth African private equity arm of Rand Merchant Bank backing established businesses.Private Equity FirmsSouth Africa
r/mergersandacquisitionsReddit community discussing M&A deals, strategy, and small-to-mid market acquisitions.Communities
r/MicroAcquisitions (Reddit)A community forum on RedditCommunities
Roadmap AdvisorsM&A advisory firm focused on the IT and managed services provider sector.Brokers
Rock Hill CapitalHouston firm founded in 2007 backing family and founder-owned industrial businesses.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Rocky Mountain Business AdvisorsA Denver-based business brokerage firm specializing in buying, selling, and merging closely-held companies across Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico.BrokersMexico
RogoAI analyst assistant used by dealmakers to build comps and analyze deal documents.Tools
Roland Frasier (The Scalable Company)Co-founder of The Scalable Company, having completed over 1,000 acquisitions.Search FundsUnited States
Round13 CapitalToronto growth-equity firm backing Canadian technology and tech-enabled companies.Private Equity FirmsCanada
Ryan Tansom (Independence by Design)Sold his family business in an 8-figure deal, now teaches owners via Independence by Design.Search FundsUnited States
SAASALESaaS marketplace that verifies revenue through direct integrations with 17 payment providers.Marketplaces
Saas Market StoreMarketplace to buy and sell micro-SaaS applications.Marketplaces
Sakai CapitalAdela Kably and Giancarlo Solórzano are searching for one mid-sized company to acquire in Mexico.Search FundsMexico
SaleshandyCold email software with sequences, deliverability tools, and lead finder.Tools
SalesloftRevenue workflow platform for sales engagement and outbound cadence management.Tools
SamzalEscrow-protected marketplace for buying and selling Twitch and other social media accounts with a middleman transaction service.Marketplaces
Sapphire VenturesGrowth-stage venture firm partnering with expansion-stage enterprise software companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
ScancorpBrisbane-based corporate advisory firm specializing in divestments, M&A, and capital raising for $2M-$50M+ businesses.BrokersAustralia
Scipio HoldingTalent-first European search fund investor backing SME acquisitions.Search FundsNetherlands
Searcher OSDeal-sourcing and pipeline platform built for search fund and SMB acquisition entrepreneurs.Tools
Searcher SchoolSkool-based training community led by independent sponsor Jed Morris teaching deal sourcing, valuation, and negotiation for searchers.Communities
Search Fund Accelerator (SFA)Cohort-based accelerator coaching first-time searchers through entrepreneurship through acquisition.Search FundsUnited States
Search Fund CoalitionIndependent nonprofit community connecting over 3,200 searchers, investors, and advisors in the search fund and ETA ecosystem.Communities
SearchFunderNetwork with searchers, find investors, research industries, sell your businessCommunities
SearchFunder.comOnline community and deal platform connecting searchers, investors, lenders, and brokers.Search FundsUnited States
Search Fund InsightsA self-funded searcher's newsletter documenting deal sourcing, acquisitions, and business management within the search fund space.Newsletters
SearchFund.orgFree ETA homepage and LinkedIn-connected resource hub curating industry news for the search fund community.Communities
Search Fund Partners (LinkedIn)LinkedIn presence of the first private equity fund dedicated to investing in search funds, founded in 2004.Communities
Search Fund Partners (Menlo Park)Menlo Park firm of veteran CEOs mentoring entrepreneurs through search fund acquisitions.Search FundsUnited States
SearchRightAmsterdam search fund platform run by academics and operators targeting Benelux and European succession SMEs.Search FundsNetherlands
SEDCO CapitalJeddah-based Shariah-compliant and ESG-focused investment firm across public and private markets.Private Equity FirmsSaudi Arabia
SedoOne of the world's largest domain marketplaces, supporting fixed-price, auction, and offer-based sales.Marketplaces
Self-Storage TalkThe self-storage industry's largest online community, including discussion on acquiring and getting into storage facility ownership.Communities
Sentinel Capital PartnersNew York private equity firm focused on lower middle-market buyouts and growth capital.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Seqos CapitalPan-European family office backing DACH-region search fund entrepreneurs.Search FundsGermany
ShareVaultVirtual data room provider offering secure document sharing for M&A due diligence.Tools
Shea & CompanySoftware-focused investment bank serving middle-market technology M&A transactions.Brokers
Sheridan Capital PartnersChicago healthcare-focused private equity firm known for building the Smile Doctors orthodontic dental platform.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Shore Capital PartnersChicago private equity firm specializing in healthcare and business services buy-and-build platforms.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
SHUAA CapitalDubai-listed asset management and investment banking group with private equity activities.Private Equity FirmsUnited Arab Emirates
Sica FletcherM&A advisory firm ranked the top insurance agency and brokerage M&A advisor in the US.Brokers
SideProjectorsCommunity marketplace where developers sell, buy, and showcase side projects.Marketplaces
SIG PartnersDallas-based family-owned holding company acquiring businesses using entirely its own capital.Search FundsUnited States
Silver LakeGlobal technology-focused investment firm specializing in large-cap tech buyouts and growth deals.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
SilverwaveA newsletter sharing insights and strategies for buying, selling, and investing in small businesses from a self-described acquisition aficionado.Newsletters
SinguPolish AI-powered facility-management software platform, a 2023 exit from Anacapa Partners' search fund portfolio.Search FundsPoland
Skytale GroupDental industry consulting and M&A advisory firm for practice sales and DSO transactions.Brokers
Small Business Acquisitions / ETA DiscordDiscord server for people discussing small business acquisitions and entrepreneurship through acquisition.Communities
SmartRoomVirtual data room provider enabling secure sharing and collaboration on sensitive documents during M&A transactions.Tools
Smash VenturesAsheville-based fast-moving capital partner for self-funded searchers and independent sponsors.Search FundsUnited States
SMB15A weekly newsletter of interviews with the people buying, operating, and investing in Main Street businesses.Newsletters
SMBashThe National Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Summit, the original self-funded search conference held annually in Dallas.CommunitiesUnited States
SMB CompassSmall business lender offering an SBA loan calculator for acquisition financing.Tools
SMB Deal HunterHelen Guo's newsletter, podcast, and paid community/coaching program for buyers sourcing cash-flowing small businesses.Communities
SMBootcampTraining program and community that has trained 400+ searchers, with 70+ acquisitions closed, focused on SBA-financed business buying.Communities
smeDealzIndian marketplace and business bazaar for buying and selling SMEs.Marketplaces
SMERGERSGlobal platform for buying, selling, and investing in small and medium businesses across 170+ countries.Brokers Marketplaces
SnapNamesDomain name auction marketplace specializing in expiring and dropping domains.Marketplaces
Sole Source CapitalFounded in 2016, targets recession-resistant industrial companies in North America.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
SolganickData-driven investment bank and M&A advisory firm for software and technology services companies.Brokers
SomekaExcel template provider offering an LBO model template for valuation and deal modeling.Tools
Somontano CapitalGroup of 15+ Spanish entrepreneurs and investors seeking a single mid-market business to run directly.Search FundsSpain
SourceCoData and AI-driven off-market outreach service matching buyers with acquisition targets.Tools
SourceScrubDeal-sourcing platform surfacing bootstrapped, founder-owned companies from niche data sources.Tools
South African Business Broking Association (SABBA)South Africa's national association representing and regulating the business broking industry.CommunitiesSouth Africa
Southeast Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference (SEETA)Annual ETA conference jointly hosted by Duke Fuqua, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UVA Darden, and Georgetown McDonough for MBA students and mid-career searchers.Communities
Southern Cross GroupBuenos Aires-founded private equity firm taking active-ownership stakes across Latin America.Private Equity FirmsArgentina
S&P Capital IQFinancial data and research platform used for company research and valuation comps.Tools
Spectra InvestmentsSão Paulo alternative-investment manager spanning private equity, secondaries and special situations.Private Equity FirmsBrazil
Spectrum EquityGrowth equity firm backing internet, software and information services companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Sponsor FundA curated newsletter of private equity deals from emerging independent sponsors, with risk and reward assessments for investors.Newsletters
Spruce Legacy PartnersTed Silberman and Rob Mueller are searching for one established business to acquire.Search FundsUnited States
SRS AcquiomM&A escrow and paying agent platform that holds and disburses transaction funds and manages shareholder payments for business sale closings.Tools
StartUps AcquisitionsMarketplace for buying and selling startups and internet businesses.Marketplaces
Sterling PartnersChicago private equity firm with a dedicated Education Opportunity Fund spanning early childhood to graduate programs.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Steve Divitkos (Mineola Search Partners)Search fund investor and founder of Mineola Search Partners, a leading voice on search funds.Search FundsCanada
STIC InvestmentsOne of South Korea's oldest private equity and venture capital investment firms.Private Equity FirmsSouth Korea
StonecapitalA Brazilian M&A boutique providing complete solutions for company acquisition transactions with domestic and foreign investors.BrokersBrazil
Stone Point CapitalAlternative investment manager concentrated on global financial services, including insurance.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Strike Co., Ltd.A Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime-listed M&A brokerage founded in 1997 that has completed over 3,600 transactions helping Japanese SMEs.BrokersJapan
Sumeru Equity PartnersGrowth-stage technology investor partnering with enterprise software and tech companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Summit Park LLCCharlotte lower middle-market firm pairing capital with in-house operational support.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Summit PartnersGrowth equity investor backing founder-led technology, healthcare and consumer companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Sun AcquisitionsChicago-based business brokerage and M&A firm serving privately-held companies since 1999.BrokersUnited States
Sunbelt Business BrokersLargest organization of professional business brokers in the world, with roughly 300 offices globally.Brokers Marketplaces
Sun Capital PartnersBoca Raton operationally focused firm that has acquired over 570 middle-market companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Surca CapitalTeam of entrepreneurs acquiring traditional Spanish industrial companies with growth potential.Search FundsSpain
Sverica Capital ManagementBoston and San Francisco firm investing growth capital in profitable lower middle-market companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
SWAPDForum-based marketplace with an active category for buying and selling monetized TikTok accounts by follower count and verification status.Marketplaces
SwapStackMarketplace for buying and selling profitable micro-SaaS businesses with verified metrics.Marketplaces
Swift Anchor HoldingsNew York independent sponsor backed by family offices targeting healthcare, industrial services, and aerospace.Search FundsUnited States
Synergy Business BrokersBusiness brokerage helping owners sell companies to buyers across the US, Canada, UK, and India.Brokers MarketplacesCanada
TA AssociatesGlobal growth private equity firm investing in profitable, growing companies since 1968.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Take Five (Kumo)A weekly newsletter of top reads on SMB, M&A, and entrepreneurship through acquisition, built on a database of deals aggregated from hundreds of brokers.Newsletters
TAMBAY Mergers & AcquisitionsA boutique M&A advisory firm based in Tampa, Florida that specializes in business valuations and exit strategy planning.BrokersUnited States
Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV)Growth equity firm partnering with disruptive, later-stage technology companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Tembo Search PartnersHamburg-based search fund investor focused on DACH business succession.Search FundsGermany
The Business InquirerA twice-weekly independent newsletter curating insights, resources, and analysis on small business M&A for searchers, sponsors, and acquisition entrepreneurs.Newsletters
The Cambria GroupPrivate equity firm backing search-fund-style executives acquiring lower-middle-market businesses.Search FundsUnited States
The Capstreet GroupHouston firm since 1990 using a proprietary framework to scale industrial and healthcare firms.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
TheChannelMarketMarketplace for buying verified, aged YouTube channels with brand-account transfers handled directly by the site.Marketplaces
The Deal SheetIndependent industry deep dives, acquisition briefs, and free valuation tools for small business searchers and sponsors, delivered weekly.Newsletters
The Exit School (Searcher Program)Business acquisition and exit-planning consultancy running a structured searcher program and peer community.Communities
The Fastlane ForumMJ DeMarco's entrepreneurship discussion forum with active threads on buying existing businesses via BizBuySell and similar marketplaces.Communities
The Franchise King's SubstackCandid commentary on the franchise industry from a longtime franchise-buying author, covering the good, the bad, and the ugly.Newsletters
The Maven CoSingapore M&A advisory and business brokerage working with SME founders, family business owners, and family offices on exit strategy.BrokersSingapore
The Nashton CompanyInvestor backing both platform acquirers and independent ETA entrepreneurs.Search FundsUnited States
The NYBB GroupA New York-based boutique merger and acquisition advisory firm working with business owners and private equity groups.BrokersUnited States
The Podcast BrokerMarketplace connecting podcast sellers and buyers to evaluate, list, and purchase established shows with their audiences and assets.Marketplaces
The Riverside CompanyGlobal private equity firm focused on the smaller end of the middle market.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Thesis Capital PartnersHouston-based independent sponsor investing in family-owned healthcare, software, and distribution firms.Search FundsUnited States
The SMB Center NewsletterA weekly newsletter delivering small business news, insights, and exclusive tools focused on ETA and micro private equity.Newsletters
The SMB ScoopA newsletter on small business acquisitions covering SBA deal structuring, seller financing, and valuation for buyers and operators.Newsletters
The Sterling GroupHouston-based private equity firm concentrated on industrial and manufacturing buyouts.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
The Vistria GroupImpact-oriented investor targeting healthcare, education, and financial-services middle-market companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
They Got AcquiredA twice-weekly newsletter profiling founders who sold their companies, sharing sale prices and acquisition details rarely discussed publicly.Newsletters
Think Like an OwnerA newsletter distributing research and stories on how small, owner-operated companies grow, for operators and investors.Communities Newsletters
Think Like an OwnerPodcast and community by Alex Bridgeman focused on search funds, micro private equity, and small company acquisition.Communities
Think Like an Owner NewsletterA newsletter distributing research and stories on how small, owner-operated companies grow, for operators and investors.Newsletters
This Week in M&AEmpire Flippers' weekly newsletter delivering the latest online business M&A news, industry trends, and content every Friday to 100,000+ readers.Newsletters
Thoma BravoWorld's largest software-focused private equity firm, based in Chicago.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Thompson Street Capital PartnersSt. Louis private equity firm investing in lower middle-market services and technology businesses.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
TinyStartupsDiscover and share the best Tiny StartupsMarketplaces
TopAccountsEscrow-protected marketplace listing verified streaming, gaming, and social media accounts including Twitch channels.Marketplaces
TorQuest PartnersToronto-based middle-market buyout firm partnering with founders across diverse industries.Private Equity FirmsCanada
Touchstone AdvisorsBoutique M&A advisory firm serving the lower middle market across services, industrials, and consumer sectors.Brokers
Tower Arch CapitalSalt Lake City firm making control investments in lower middle market technology and services companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
TPG Inc.Fort Worth-founded private equity firm known for growth capital and diversified buyouts.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
TRANBIJapan's first online M&A matching platform (launched 2011) connecting individuals and SMEs to buy and sell small businesses without brokers.MarketplacesJapan
Transact Capital PartnersAn investment banking and M&A advisory firm based in Richmond, Virginia that helps founders and CEOs navigate business sales.BrokersUnited States
Transworld Business AdvisorsThe world's largest business brokerage franchise for buying and selling businesses and franchises.Brokers Marketplaces
Tribeca Asset ManagementBogotá firm managing Colombia's first and largest private equity fund.Private Equity FirmsColombia
Trilogy Search PartnersSearch fund investor providing end-to-end capital and support from fundraising through operations.Search FundsUnited States
Trinity Hunt PartnersDallas growth-oriented firm investing in business and consumer services companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Triton PartnersFully integrated European mid-market private equity and credit platform since 1997.Private Equity FirmsUnited Kingdom
Trivest PartnersCoral Gables firm exclusively focused on founder-led and family-owned businesses.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
TriWest Capital PartnersCalgary firm backing Western Canadian mid-market and lower-mid-market businesses.Private Equity FirmsCanada
True NorthIndian private equity firm (formerly India Value Fund Advisors) focused on mid-market growth.Private Equity FirmsIndia
TrustMRRMarketplace where SaaS revenue is verified through live Stripe and Lemon Squeezy API connections.Marketplaces
TSG Consumer PartnersConsumer-focused private equity firm with roughly $14 billion managing brand investments.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
TTCER PartnersDual-coast firm backing first-time CEOs using only its own capital.Search FundsUnited States
Union Square AdvisorsTechnology-focused investment bank running sell-side and capital-raising M&A mandates.Brokers
Unison CapitalPioneer Japanese mid-cap private equity firm focused on healthcare, consumer and B2B services.Private Equity FirmsJapan
Unstoppable Domains MarketplaceMarketplace for buying, selling, and transferring tokenized Web3 domain names.Marketplaces
Updata PartnersGrowth equity firm backing bootstrapped B2B software and AI companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
UpmetricsAI-powered business planning platform that generates business plans, financial forecasts, and investor pitch decks from one workspace.Tools
US Dental TransitionsDental-specific mid-market M&A advisory firm for practice sales.Brokers
V7AI platform automating CIM review and due diligence document extraction for deal teams.Tools
ValuAdderBusiness valuation software used by CPAs, brokers, and advisors since 2004.Tools
ValuSourceBusiness valuation and damages-calculation software with data and report-writing tools.Tools
ValuticoEnterprise-grade business valuation software offering 15+ valuation methods with global market data.Tools
Vantage CapitalJohannesburg-based mezzanine finance manager, Africa's largest independent mezzanine funder.Private Equity FirmsSouth Africa
Vector CapitalSan Francisco technology-focused private equity firm specializing in transformation buyouts.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
VentaEmpresasChile's most complete M&A network, connecting SME owners, investors, brokers and financial advisors for buying, selling and financing companies.BrokersChile
VeridionPrivate company data platform providing firmographic intelligence for deal sourcing.Tools
Verod Capital ManagementNigeria-headquartered private equity investor focused on West African growth companies.Private Equity FirmsNigeria
Versa CapitalEx-Bain consultant Maxime Weissend hunting a €5-20M revenue Spanish mid-market business.Search FundsSpain
VialternaMexico City managed-connectivity infrastructure provider acquired in 2025 via a Relay Investments-backed search fund.Search FundsMexico
Viking Mergers & AcquisitionsSoutheast and Mid-Atlantic business brokerage and M&A advisory firm founded in 1996.BrokersUnited States
Village Search Partners CommunitySearch fund investment group and community of women operators and executives supporting female search entrepreneurs.Communities
Vinci CompassRio de Janeiro-founded alternative investment platform spanning private equity, credit, real assets and equities.Private Equity FirmsBrazil
Vista Equity PartnersAustin-based private equity firm exclusively focused on enterprise software and AI investments.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Vista Point AdvisorsBoutique investment bank representing founder-led software, AI, and internet businesses in sell-side M&A.Brokers
Vitruvian PartnersPan-European growth buyout firm behind investments in Skyscanner, Farfetch and Trustpilot.Private Equity FirmsUnited Kingdom
VMG PartnersSan Francisco investor backing consumer brands and the technologies that serve them.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
VokeBrazilian IT hardware-as-a-service and refurbished equipment provider in the Anacapa Partners search fund portfolio.Search FundsBrazil
Volition CapitalGrowth equity firm backing capital-efficient, founder-led technology companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
VR Business BrokersBusiness brokerage network that has facilitated business sales worldwide since 1979.Brokers Marketplaces
Waha CapitalAbu Dhabi-listed investment company with private investments across emerging markets.Private Equity FirmsUnited Arab Emirates
Walker DeibelSerial acquisition entrepreneur, author of Buy Then Build, and founder of Acquisition Lab.Search FundsUnited States
Walker Deibel's NewsletterA newsletter from 'Buy Then Build' author Walker Deibel sharing private market insights for entrepreneurs and investors.Newsletters
Wall Street Oasis - Private Equity ForumLong-running finance discussion forum with active threads on private equity roll-ups and business acquisition strategy.Communities
Wall Street PrepFinancial modeling training provider offering LBO and M&A modeling courses and templates.Tools
Walter Capital PartnersMontreal firm backed by the Walter Group providing patient, entrepreneurial growth capital.Private Equity FirmsCanada
Warburg PincusLong-running growth investor with over $130 billion deployed across 45 countries.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Waterland Private EquityDutch mid-market buy-and-build investor active across Europe's healthcare and business services.Private Equity FirmsNetherlands
Water Street Healthcare PartnersChicago-based private equity firm exclusively focused on building market-leading healthcare companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Weave Growth PartnersSilicon Valley independent sponsor applying tech-enabled operational playbooks to B2B middle-market firms.Search FundsUnited States
WebsiteBroker.comLongstanding classifieds-style marketplace for listing websites for sale.Marketplaces
Website ClosersBusiness brokerage specializing in the sale of online businesses, ecommerce stores, and technology companies.Brokers Marketplaces
Website PropertiesOnline business broker and M&A advisor focused exclusively on internet businesses since the early 2000s.Brokers Marketplaces
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & StowePrivate equity firm partnering with management teams in technology and healthcare growth companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
WendelParis-listed investment holding company with corporate roots dating back to 1704.Private Equity FirmsFrance
We Sell RestaurantsBusiness broker franchise focused exclusively on buying, selling, and leasing restaurants.Brokers
Wesley Clover InternationalOttawa-based investment firm founded by Sir Terry Matthews backing tech entrepreneurs.Private Equity FirmsCanada
Westonview PartnersBoutique M&A advisory firm focused on founder-led businesses in the lower mid-market.Brokers
Wharton ETA ClubWharton student club, established in 2019, providing resources and community for students pursuing the ETA path.Communities
Whitehorse Liquidity PartnersToronto firm providing preferred equity and structured liquidity to private equity portfolios.Private Equity FirmsCanada
Willistown CapitalTexas-based independent sponsor investing family-office capital in small, high-quality businesses.Search FundsUnited States
Wind Point PartnersChicago private equity firm investing in middle-market consumer, industrial, and healthcare companies.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Windsor AdvantageOutsourced SBA 7(a) and USDA lending platform that powers banks and credit unions originating acquisition loans, having processed $5.9B+ since 2010.Tools
Windsor DrakeSell-side M&A advisory firm built for founder-led lower middle market businesses.Brokers
Women's Search NetworkNonprofit network founded in 2019 by Sara Rosenthal and Lacey Wismer to support women pursuing entrepreneurship through acquisition.Communities
Woodbridge InternationalMiddle-market M&A firm founded in 1993, now operating as part of Mariner Wealth Advisors.Brokers
WoodpeckerCold email tool focused on deliverability with condition-based automated campaigns.Tools
World Businesses for SaleMarketplace to buy or sell businesses locally, nationally, or worldwide.Marketplaces
Wright Business AdvisorsA Colorado-based firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions advisory services, helping Denver-area business owners sell privately held companies.BrokersUnited States
WSC & CompanyLower-middle-market investment firm backing entrepreneurs acquiring founder-owned businesses.Search FundsUnited States
Wynnchurch CapitalChicago middle-market firm with $9.1B AUM investing in manufacturing, distribution, and services.Private Equity FirmsUnited States
Wyse AdvisoryAustralian business broker and M&A advisor for private business sales and acquisitions from $1M to $50M+.BrokersAustralia
Yale SOM Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition ClubMBA club at Yale School of Management focused on preparing students for search fund and acquisition entrepreneurship careers.Communities
Zeker & MobielDutch 24/7 drain, sewer and pipe maintenance company acquired in 2025 via a Relay Investments-backed search fund.Search FundsNetherlands
ZieglerInvestment bank with a dedicated healthcare and dental practice M&A advisory business.Brokers
ZoomInfoB2B contact and company intelligence platform with consumption-based data enrichment.Tools