Services / Buy-Side Advisory
Service 01 · Acquire
Find the right business. Know exactly what you’re buying.
Acquisition strategy, target sourcing, diligence, valuation and negotiation support, from one team that answers only to you.
What’s included
From thesis to signed deal
We cover the full buy-side process, or the part you need help with.
Acquisition strategy and criteria
We turn your goals, capital and operating strengths into a clear acquisition thesis and the criteria a target has to meet.
Target sourcing and screening
We build a pipeline against that thesis and screen it, so you spend time only on businesses that fit.
Financial, operational and commercial diligence
Quality of earnings, customer concentration, owner dependency, working capital, and systems and controls.
Valuation and negotiation support
Every finding is linked to price, structure and terms, so you negotiate from evidence.
Investor materials and deal management
We prepare the materials your investors expect and keep the process moving to close.
How it works
Three stages to a decision you can defend
Source
Define the thesis, build the target list and brief you on the opportunities worth pursuing.
Evaluate
Separate what is proven from what is promised, and flag what could change the deal.
Acquire
Set price, structure and terms from the findings, and take the deal through to close.
What you receive
Deliverables you can act on
Each one has a named owner and an agreed date.
- Acquisition criteria
- Screened target list
- Opportunity briefs
- Quality of earnings review
- Risk register
- Diligence findings report
- Valuation view
- Negotiation priorities
- Investor materials
A good fit if
- You are buying your first business, or your next one, and want an advisor with no interest in the deal closing.
- You have a target in view and need independent diligence before you commit.
- Your investors expect a rigorous process and clear materials.
FAQ
Common questions about buy-side advisory
What is buy-side M&A advisory?
Buy-side advisory is independent advice for the person or company buying a business. Strativiz helps you set acquisition criteria, find and screen targets, run due diligence, value the business and negotiate price and terms. We work only for the buyer, so our advice is never shaped by the need to close a deal.
How is a buy-side advisor different from a business broker?
A business broker usually represents the seller and is paid when a sale completes. A buy-side advisor represents you, the buyer. Our job is to help you make a sound decision, and sometimes that means advising you to renegotiate or walk away.
Can you help if I already have a target business in mind?
Yes. You can engage us for the full buy-side process or only the part you need. Many buyers come to us with a target already in view and ask for independent due diligence and a valuation view before they commit.
What does your due diligence cover?
Financial, operational and commercial diligence: quality of earnings, customer concentration, owner dependency, working capital, and systems and controls. Every finding is linked to price, structure and terms, so you negotiate from evidence.
Do you work with first-time buyers?
Yes. We work with people buying their first business and with investors and operators making their next acquisition. For first-time buyers, we start by turning your goals, capital and strengths into a clear acquisition thesis.
Is what I share with you kept confidential?
Yes. We treat everything you share as confidential, whether or not you engage us.
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