Buy-Side SMB Advisory
Get the deal right. Protect your investment from Day 1.
Acquiring a small business is one of the fastest paths to building wealth — but only if you get the deal right. Our team provides the financial due diligence, deal structuring, and integration support to protect your investment.
What We Do
Comprehensive buy-side support from LOI through post-close integration.
Financial Due Diligence
We dig into the target's financials to verify revenue quality, identify risks, and uncover issues that sellers may not disclose. You get a clear picture of what you are actually buying.
Quality of Earnings Analysis
We validate the seller's reported EBITDA by adjusting for one-time items, owner compensation, and accounting inconsistencies. This is the foundation for what you should actually pay.
Deal Structuring
We help structure the transaction to optimize your risk profile — earn-outs, seller notes, working capital adjustments, and representations that protect you after closing.
Post-Acquisition Integration
The first 90 days after closing determine whether the acquisition succeeds. We help with financial system integration, reporting, and operational stability during the transition.
Working Capital Analysis
We calculate the appropriate working capital peg and ensure you are not overpaying for the business due to inflated receivables or understated payables at close.
Who This Is For
Search Fund Operators
You have investors backing your search. We provide the financial rigor to validate your target and protect their capital.
Individual Acquirers
You are using your own capital or SBA financing to buy a business. The stakes are personal, and the diligence needs to match.
PE-Backed Operators
You are expanding through add-on acquisitions. We help ensure each bolt-on strengthens the platform instead of creating integration headaches.
First-Time Buyers
You have never bought a business before and need a financial partner who has been through the process and knows where deals go wrong.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size acquisitions do you support?
We typically work on acquisitions ranging from $500K to $20M in enterprise value. This includes main street businesses, lower middle market companies, and add-on acquisitions for existing platforms.
Do you help find businesses to acquire?
Our primary role is on the financial diligence and deal structuring side. We work alongside brokers and search fund operators who source deals. However, we can connect you with trusted deal sources in the Dallas-Fort Worth market if you need introductions.
What does post-acquisition integration support include?
We help with Day 1 readiness planning, financial system integration, working capital management, and establishing reporting and controls for the acquired business. The first 90 days after closing are critical, and having a financial partner who understands the deal terms ensures a smoother transition.
Considering an Acquisition?
Before you sign an LOI, talk to us. We will help you understand the real numbers behind the deal and structure it to protect your downside.
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