Off-Market Deals

We Source Acquisitions Off-Market

Unrivalled Deal Flow

We bring you exclusive, off-market opportunities that are for your eyes only.

Tailored Searches
Exclusive sourcing
Our in house origination strategies connect acquirers with owners of exceptional businesses.

Data-Driven Matching
Seamless Connections
Our Process
Simple Steps to Your Next Acquisition
We streamline the process of finding and acquiring your ideal business. Here's how we do it.
Step 01
Understand Your Needs
We start by understanding your acquisition criteria and investment thesis.
Step 02
Target Identification
We identify potential off-market businesses that fit your profile & reach out.
Step 03
Engagement & Review
We have initial conversations to learn more and qualify the targets to your criteria.
Step 04
Acquisition
We set up calls with you & businesses that are a match.
What Our Clients Say:
Smarter Capital are acquiring businesses across e-commerce, IT and Packaging
"Having worked with Joe on a supplier basis over the past year, it quickly became clear that both he and Acquisition Finder are an outstanding fit for Smarter Capital. Joe is a true professional who deeply understands how we operate and exactly what we're looking for.' 'While I couldn't tell you the exact mechanics behind how he achieves his results, what I can say with absolute certainty is that his approach works, and it works brilliantly. The consistency and quality of opportunities delivered speak for themselves."
Karl Paul
Chief Acquisition Officer, Smarter Capital
Case Study
Case Study:
Acquisition of Chilliapple
Smarter Capital asked Acquisitionfinder to source a e-commerce development agency to enahnce their in house capabilities in the sector.
Having identified Chilliapple, Acquisitionfinder reached out to Nick Sharpes, Co-Founder. We then arranged a confidential discussion and found Chilliapple met all the criteria .
Acquisitionfinder then set up a call with Nick and the Smarter Capital team.
Smarter Capital acquired a 50% stake in Chilliapple in April 2025.
Chilliapple Acquisition
Current Sectors of Interest
Software Businesses
High-Growth Potential
E-commerce Businesses
Digital Footprint
IT Services & Consulting
Client-Centric Models
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acquisitionfinder?
Acquisitionfinder is a buyside service that helps acquirers find exclusive, off-market business acquisition opportunities by going direct to owners.
How do you find off-market deals?
We leverage technology, proprietary data, and direct outreach to owners through email, linkedin, letters and phone calls.
What is your pricing?
Our pricing is a combination of a monthly retainer, and success fee that keeps us both alligned for long term origination and acquisition partnership.
Who do you work with?
We work with private equity, investment groups and serial acquirers.
Contact us
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"The right connections lead to the right acquisitions. We're here to make those connections for you."
John Sterling
Founder, Acquisitionfinder