INTVENTURES M&A DEAL SOURCING SUPPORT

Gain access to a robust pipeline of off-market M&A opportunities

IntVentures Works With

Strategic Holding Companies

Companies selectively purchasing businesses in specific verticals with a goal of adding value to every business they purchase.

Strategic Goal-Driven Buyers

Companies working towards a goal, like building to an IPO or strengthening their competitive advantage, while also adding value to the businesses they purchase.

The IntVentures Approach

IntVentures streamlines and improves your M&A deal sourcing process, freeing up your time. Our support means converting months of work into just a few hours, allowing you to focus on critical aspects of your M&A transaction.

Here’s how we break it down:

What We Do

  • Define M&A Strategy
    Develop a target profile aligning with your goals and preferences, using our strategic insights from data-driven sourcing.

  • Find Target Companies
    Perform market research to shape the sourcing strategy. Compile lists utilizing databases, data scraping, and SEO profiles of ideal companies. Screen and refine to create a curated list that's consistent with your strategic M&A goals.

  • Contact Target Companies
    Identify the primary decision-makers at the approved target companies, initiate outreach via emails and calls, and explore alternative contacts until we reach the right person.

  • Manage Emails & Pipelines
    Handle email responses, pre-qualify each lead, log contacts into the CRM, set follow-up reminders, and persistently pursue non-responsive leads.

  • Book Meetings
    Assist in coordinating your calendar and arranging meetings with pre-qualified opportunities. In other words, we make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

  • Calls with Targets
    Depending on your appetite for acquisition, we'll get you on calls with a handful of calls with pre-vetted opportunities every 1, 2 or 4 weeks.

What You Do

  • Step 1
    A 1-hour onboarding call to discuss your M&A objectives and project collaboration details.

  • Step 2
    30-minute meeting to review target opportunities, discuss feedback, and refine search criteria in each work sprint.

  • Step 3
    5-minute review of our research notes before you jump on an introductory call with a pre-qualified target.

What’s In It For You?

Reclaim precious time and execute a sharper, more consistent M&A deal sourcing strategy. We empower our clients to achieve the following results:

  • Higher ROI
    You connect directly with the sellers without having to compete with other buyers through a bidding process.

  • More Strategic Options
    With more comparable deals in your pipeline, you can pick the opportunities that best fit your strategic goals.

  • Focus on Crucial Tasks
    With a dedicated team working on your M&A deal flow origination, you can focus on time-sensitive activities.

  • Higher Quality Opportunities
    Get opportunities tailored to your strategic goals with iterations as you refine or pivot your strategy.

  • Pre-Vetted Prospects
    Save even more precious time evaluating companies against your requirements.

Getting started with IntVentures

  1. Tell us what you want to acquire, and we'll research some sample targets. In our very first meeting, we'll show you what we can do and what we're able to find in your space.

  2. Choose how often you want to receive fresh batches of targets — every week, every 2 weeks or every 4 weeks.

  3. Collaborate with our team to design your ideal target profile, informed by your goals and our insights.

  4. Receive a shortlist of targets at your preferred interval. Upon approval, we reach out to schedule calls with target companies. Our highly targeted campaign sees an impressive average reply rate of 50-80%.

  5. Give us feedback on what you want to see more of. We'll refine the target research process, iterate, and repeat accordingly to adjust to your ever-evolving needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a trial period before I commit to a retainer?

Absolutely. Before beginning any contract, our team offers preliminary research based on the ideal acquisition target profile you provide. We find and present 2-3 sample targets that fit your criteria. We also offer a 30-day guarantee, so if you’re not satisfied within the first 30 days of collaboration you can request a full refund of the retainer paid.

How are you different from other buy-side advisory firms?

Our exclusive focus on the buy-side centers around expert deal sourcing. Our dedicated expertise and advanced backend technologies are tailored specifically for this purpose. Rather than pursuing isolated opportunities that barely meet buyer criteria, we prioritize both the quality and quantity of deal flow.

How does your service work?

We work only on the buy-side and focus on deal sourcing for strategic buyers. Our core service is understanding the buyer’s objectives, conducting market research, identifying targets, and outreach. From there, we hand over warm targets to our clients for further evaluation and discussion.

What kind of results can we expect from IntVentures?

IntVentures tailors our research to your acquisition strategy and can help with top-of-the-funnel work so your in-house team can focus on more strategic tasks. On average we bring you 1-3 pre-vetted opportunities every 1, 2 or 4 weeks, depending on the level of engagement.

Does IntVentures have specific expertise in my industry?

IntVentures adopts a process-driven and data-driven approach to deal sourcing, consistently delivering excellent results across various industries. Our extensive experience spans diverse verticals, including eCommerce apps, gaming, publishing, Fintech, EdTech, Digital Health, IoT, staffing, and more — a list that continues to expand.

How are you different from bankers?

At IntVentures, our exclusive focus is on providing M&A deal sourcing support. We strive to maintain a steady flow of high-quality opportunities, allowing our buyers to concentrate on their strengths—relationship building and deal closures.

How can you support our in-house team?

In-house teams often find themselves juggling numerous tasks related to deal analysis and closure, leaving little bandwidth for proactive acquisition sourcing. IntVentures serves as an ideal partner to enhance your competitive edge and optimize strategic purchases.

Our exhaustive search approach brings valuable deals to the top of your funnel, expanding your in-house team's options. Moreover, we facilitate direct connections with sellers, helping you save significantly on banker and intermediary fees.