Full-Stack Buy-Side M&A Advisory

    Your Dedicated Buy-Side
    M&A Advisory Team

    End-to-end acquisition advisory from search to close. Our experienced M&A advisors negotiate, coordinate due diligence, structure deals, and manage integration—so you can focus on finding the right business.

    What We Do

    White-Glove Advisory Services

    We act as your dedicated buy-side team—sourcing, screening, negotiating, and closing acquisitions on your behalf.

    Proprietary Deal Sourcing

    We scan 100+ marketplaces, broker networks, and off-market channels to surface opportunities tailored to your exact investment criteria. Our analysts vet every lead before it reaches your desk.

    Due Diligence Coordination

    Our team manages the entire due diligence process—financial analysis, legal review, operational assessment, and third-party coordination—so nothing falls through the cracks.

    LOI & Negotiation Support

    We draft and negotiate letters of intent, structure deal terms, and advocate for your interests at the negotiating table with decades of M&A experience.

    Risk Mitigation

    Comprehensive risk analysis covering financial, operational, legal, and market risks. We identify potential issues early and develop strategies to protect your investment.

    Valuation & Deal Structuring

    Institutional-grade valuation models, creative deal structuring, and financing strategy to maximize your returns and minimize your risk exposure.

    Post-Acquisition Integration

    Our support doesn't end at closing. We provide transition planning, operational onboarding, and 90-day integration support to ensure a smooth handoff.

    Our Process

    A Proven Path to Successful Acquisitions

    01

    Discovery & Strategy

    We start with a deep-dive into your background, goals, investment criteria, and ideal business profile. Together, we build a targeted acquisition strategy.

    02

    Deal Sourcing & Screening

    Our team actively sources opportunities across on-market and off-market channels. Every deal is pre-screened against your criteria before presentation.

    03

    Analysis & Due Diligence

    We coordinate comprehensive due diligence—financial modeling, legal review, operational analysis—and present findings in clear, actionable reports. See Quality of Earnings.

    04

    Negotiation & Closing

    From LOI to closing, we negotiate terms, coordinate with attorneys and lenders, and manage the process to ensure a successful transaction.

    Why Clearly Acquired

    The Unfair Advantage for Serious Acquirers

    We combine the precision of AI technology with the judgment of experienced M&A advisors. The result: better deals, faster closes, and protected interests.

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    Dedicated M&A advisor assigned to your search
    Weekly deal flow briefings with curated opportunities
    Access to off-market and proprietary deal flow
    AI-enhanced analysis powered by Clara
    500+ lender network for financing support
    End-to-end transaction management
    Post-acquisition integration support
    No upfront retainer for qualified buyers
    Pricing

    Choose Your Advisory Plan

    Full-stack buy-side advisory with dedicated deal sourcing, screening, outreach, and financing coordination.

    PlanMonthlyBest forSuccess fee
    Lite$3,000Executives, self-funded or proprietary buyersDouble Lehman, less the retainer paid
    Standard$6,000Search funds, family offices, and emerging PEDouble Lehman, less the retainer paid
    Scale$10,500Corporate development teams and platform buildersDouble Lehman, less the retainer paid
    Lite
    $3,000/mo

    Executives, Self-Funded, or Proprietary

    • Includes our full suite of sourcing tools +
    • Programmatic outreach
    • Public listing screening
    • Broker network sourcing
    • Weekly Stand-up
    • Slack Collaboration
    • Seller & Broker Call Support + Facilitation
    • Double Lehman Success Fee (less retainer)
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    StandardBest Value
    $6,000/mo

    Search Funds, Family Offices & Emerging PE

    • Includes everything in Lite +
    • Diligence coordination
    • Financing Execution
    • Deal structuring advisory
    • Double Lehman Success Fee (less retainer)
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    Scale
    $10,500/mo

    Corp. Dev Teams, & Platform Builders

    • Includes everything in Standard +
    • Dedicated pipeline buildout
    • Expanded Origination bandwidth
    • Executive Reporting
    • Board Ready memos
    • Corp. Dev. workflow integration
    • Sourcing PE & VC investment opps.
    • Double Lehman Success Fee (less retainer)
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    Buy-side advisor vs business broker

    A business broker is typically hired by the seller. A buy-side advisor works for the buyer: finding deals, testing the numbers, and negotiating terms on the buyer's behalf.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    We act as your dedicated buy-side team. We source on-market and off-market opportunities across 100+ marketplaces and broker networks, screen them against your criteria, coordinate due diligence, draft and negotiate the letter of intent, structure the deal and its financing, and provide 90-day post-acquisition integration support.

    A business broker is typically hired by the seller. A buy-side advisor works for the buyer: finding deals, testing the numbers, and negotiating terms on the buyer's behalf.

    There are four steps: (1) discovery and strategy, where we define your criteria and ideal business profile; (2) deal sourcing and screening across on-market and off-market channels; (3) analysis and due diligence, including financial modeling, legal review, and operational analysis; and (4) negotiation and closing, from LOI to close, coordinating with attorneys and lenders.
    Our Guarantee

    12-Month Close Guarantee

    Close a deal in the next 12 months, or we work for free until you do. We're that confident in our ability to help you find and close the right acquisition.

    Included in Every Engagement

    Full Underwriting | Debt Sizing & Structuring | Due Diligence Support | Capital Stack Modeling | Lender Packaging

    Ready for a Dedicated Buy-Side Team?

    Let our experienced M&A advisors manage your acquisition from search to close.

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