Deal Hound is changing the way private equity firms, venture capital firms, family offices, and acquisition entrepreneurs discover and secure SMB acquisition opportunities. As career business coaches and consultants, we leverage our extensive network of clients to source exclusive, off-market SMB deals. Our unique approach ensures that the deals we present are not part of any auction process, maintaining their proprietary nature and offering you a competitive edge.

At Deal Hound, we operate strictly as finders, not as business brokers or investment bankers. This distinction is crucial as it underscores our role in the transaction process. We do not facilitate the sale process or run auctions. Instead, we focus on making high-quality introductions and providing preliminary due diligence packages that help grease the skids for a smoother transaction while you interact directly with the seller.

Our process begins with sourcing potential acquisition opportunities that fit within your specified criteria. We conduct preliminary financial due diligence, gathering financial statements and other key metrics to assess the viability of the opportunity. Additionally, we perform preliminary talent/leadership due diligence to evaluate potential risks among the senior leadership team.

Once an opportunity is identified and vetted, we present it to you in the form of an Opportunity Brief. You have 14 days to evaluate the brief and decide if you want an introduction. If you opt-in, we facilitate a warm introduction, typically through a three-way meeting conducted via phone or Zoom. Following the introduction, you have a 45-day window to complete your due diligence and present a Letter of Intent (LOI).

By streamlining this initial phase of the acquisition process and providing you with critical preliminary information, Deal Hound enables you to focus on closing the deal. Our proprietary method ensures that you gain access to high-quality, off-market opportunities that are primed for acquisition, all while avoiding the complexities and costs associated with traditional business intermediary service providers.