Buyside brokers

June 04, 2025

by a searcher from Ivey Business School at Western University in Seattle, WA, USA

Looking to start my self-funded search over the summer for a B2B software & services business with ~$1-2M EBITDA. Curious to connect with anyone who used a buyside broker to source proprietary deals while retaining a full time job and whether it helped with your deal flow relative to retainer & closing fees. Also wondering if buyside fees could be tax deductible on post acquisition income.

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Reply by an intermediary
from Howard University in Denver, CO, USA

At RKJ Partners, we specialize in supporting independent sponsors and entrepreneurial acquirers throughout the entire buy-side M&A process. Since 2008, we’ve carved out a niche in the lower middle market, focusing on operating companies and target companies generating EBITDA in the range of $1MM to $5MM. Our firm acts as an extension of your deal team—proactively sourcing off-market opportunities, managing outreach, coordinating diligence, guiding negotiations and sourcing acquisition related capital. Over 95% of our engagements are on the buy side, giving us deep experience and a focused perspective on what it takes to close deals in today’s competitive environment. Whether you’re raising capital for a first-time acquisition or adding to an existing platform, we help you stay in front of owners and one step ahead of the process. If you’re an independent sponsor seeking qualified opportunities, seller access, and a partner who understands the nuance of your model—we’d welcome the chance to connect. Feel free to reach out directly redacted or visit our website to learn more: [www.rkjpartners.com]

Reply by a professional
from University of Southern California in North Palm Beach, FL, USA

If you want a trustworthy response, privately talk to ^redacted‌. He's been serving buyers for decades in Seattle and beyond. And if you want to avoid being taken advantage of, DM me for my report about outsourcing search; you'll lose some sleep but maybe avoid wasting money, if you read this expose. Be sure to include your email address, but if it's a Gmail address realize you may not get it thanks to spam filters. Gmail is the worst kind of address to use for searchers.

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