What is best approach to identifying & contacting potential acquisitions?

by a searcher from DePaul University

3 years ago

I am new to searching so seeking to learn a lot.  I am wanting to identify potential companies to acquire and then understand the best way to contact them in order to return the highest rate of response.  Any suggestions on the best process to identify potential acquisitions and contact them accordingly?

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professional from Georgia Institute of Technology

Searchfunder has a great source https://www.searchfunder.com/deal/exchange

3 years ago | like reply | 0 likes

intermediary from Western New England College

^Searchfunder member‌ Art, it really depends on the niche. My niche was small manufacturing businesses. I paid for lists of business owners that fit the deal parameters I wanted, and I did mass mailouts and made the calls myself, as opposed to having a broker represent me on the buy-side. What niche are you looking in?

3 years ago | like reply | 0 likes

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