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Off-Market Deal Sourcing

Exclusive acquisition opportunities sourced privately for venture capital firms, private equity groups, and accredited investors — before they ever reach the open market.

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9 Proprietary Sourcing Channels
100% Off-Market, Pre-Vetted Deals
LMM Lower Middle Market Focus
Off-Market Business Acquisitions
The Advantage of First Access

Deals You Won't Find Anywhere Else

The most valuable acquisition opportunities never make it to a public marketplace. They surface quietly — through trusted relationships, professional advisors, and private networks built over years. At Unity Acquisitions, that is exactly the infrastructure we have built.

We serve as the silent intermediary between business owners who are privately considering an exit and sophisticated capital — venture capital firms, private equity groups, family offices, and accredited individual investors — who are actively seeking their next platform or add-on acquisition. Our sourcing is proactive, relationship-driven, and completely off the radar of competing buyers.

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How We Source Off-Market Opportunities

Our sourcing network is built on deep, trust-based relationships across every professional touchpoint in a business owner's life. Here is a transparent look at how we identify and access companies before they ever consider going to market.

CPA & Accounting Firm Partnerships

We have formed strategic referral relationships with dozens of CPA and accounting firms that serve clients in the middle market and main street sectors. Because these firms manage their clients' financial health on an ongoing basis, they are uniquely positioned to know when a business owner is considering a strategic partnership, recapitalization, or retirement exit — often long before anyone else. When a client signals readiness, these firms work with us privately and discreetly to introduce Unity as a trusted option.

Free Business Owner Advisory Services

One of our most powerful sourcing channels is one we give away entirely for free. We offer complimentary services to business owners — including professional business valuations, exit process education, and guidance on aligning their operations with what institutional investors specifically look for. There is no charge and no obligation. When that moment arrives, we are already the trusted advisor in the room — and our investor clients gain first access to an opportunity that never touched the open market.

M&A Attorney Network

Mergers and acquisitions attorneys are often the first professional a business owner consults when seriously contemplating a transaction. These attorneys hold privileged insight into their clients' long-term goals, ownership transitions, estate planning considerations, and partnership disputes that may be driving a desire to sell. We maintain active working relationships with M&A legal counsel across multiple markets, enabling a structured, well-advised process that protects the owner while creating a direct pipeline to our buyer network.

SBA & Business Lenders

SBA lenders and conventional business bankers speak directly with business owners who are seeking capital, restructuring debt, or navigating financial headwinds that may make a sale or partnership more attractive than continued borrowing. We have built referral relationships with SBA lenders and business banking professionals who present a private transaction with Unity as a meaningful alternative to traditional debt financing — surfacing opportunities with real urgency and motivated sellers.

M&A Advisor & Intermediary Network

We maintain collaborative relationships with transaction advisors and M&A intermediaries across the country who represent sellers in various stages of readiness. While many advisors list publicly, they frequently have clients who prefer not to — or who are willing to transact privately with the right buyer if introduced early. Through our intermediary network, we gain access to these pre-market opportunities and can move quickly and quietly on behalf of our investor clients.

Proprietary Owner Outreach

We conduct targeted, data-driven direct outreach to business owners in sectors and geographies of interest to our investor clients. Using industry databases, demographic filters, and operational indicators — such as business age, owner tenure, revenue thresholds, and market segment — we build curated lists of potential acquisition targets and initiate thoughtful, professional outreach. Many of the best deals we have ever sourced began with a cold letter to an owner who had never thought about selling until someone asked the right way at the right time.

Commercial Real Estate Brokers

Commercial real estate professionals work closely with business owners around lease renewals, property purchases, and relocations — all inflection points that often signal broader strategic decisions. A business owner facing a significant lease renewal or a landlord dispute is frequently weighing options that include a sale. Our relationships with commercial real estate brokers give us early visibility into these situations, allowing us to engage owners during a natural decision-making window.

Wealth Managers & Financial Advisors

A business owner's personal financial advisor is often among the first to know when an owner is seriously thinking about liquidity, retirement, or diversifying beyond their business. These advisors manage the full picture of their clients' net worth — and when a business represents the majority of that net worth, conversations about exit planning are routine. We partner with wealth management professionals who can introduce Unity as a resource for evaluating and executing a private sale.

Industry Associations & Trade Groups

Industry associations, trade groups, and chambers of commerce are gathering points for business owners who are active, engaged, and often at a crossroads in their companies' lifecycle. We participate in and build relationships within these communities across targeted sectors — manufacturing, services, distribution, healthcare services, and more. These networks allow us to identify potential sellers organically and often receive referrals directly from association members who know a fellow owner considering a transition.

Why Off-Market Deals Win

Off-market acquisitions allow buyers to negotiate without competitive bidding pressure, transact at fair valuations rather than auction premiums, and move on motivated sellers who prioritize confidentiality and certainty of close over maximum exposure. When you work with Unity, you gain a private deal pipeline — not a public marketplace — and the advantage that comes with being the only name at the table.

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How We Work Together

What to Expect as an Investor Partner

Once you are part of our investor network, here is how we work together.

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Investor Profile & Criteria

We begin with a thorough intake to understand your acquisition criteria — target industries, revenue and EBITDA thresholds, geography, deal structure preferences, and investment timeline. The more precisely we understand your mandate, the more targeted and relevant our deal flow becomes.

02

Private Deal Introductions

When an opportunity matches your profile, we present it with a confidential business summary — including industry context, financial highlights, ownership background, and our sourcing channel. You evaluate on your own timeline, with no competitive pressure and no public visibility.

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NDA & Due Diligence Access

Upon expressing interest, a mutual NDA is executed and full due diligence materials are made available. We coordinate directly with the seller and their advisors to facilitate a smooth, organized process — financial statements, customer contracts, operational summaries, and more.

04

Structuring & Negotiation Support

Unity acts as the intermediary throughout negotiations, helping both parties arrive at a structure that works. Whether the deal involves an asset purchase, stock sale, earnout, seller financing, or recapitalization, we work alongside your legal and financial team to keep the process moving toward close.

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Close & Transition

We remain actively involved through closing, helping coordinate timelines, manage seller expectations, and ensure the transition plan is in place. Our goal is not just a signed agreement — it is a successful handoff that sets your investment up for growth from day one.

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Ongoing Pipeline Access

Membership in our investor network means you remain at the front of the line for future opportunities. As our sourcing channels continue to grow and our referral relationships deepen, so does the quality and volume of deals we surface — giving you a sustained competitive edge in the private acquisition market.

Who We Work With

Built for Serious Capital

Our off-market deal sourcing service is designed specifically for investors who require discretion, quality, and certainty. We work with:

  • Private equity firms seeking platform and add-on acquisitions in the lower middle market ($2M–$50M EBITDA range)
  • Venture capital groups looking to acquire established cash-flowing businesses to complement portfolio companies
  • Accredited individual investors and independent sponsors pursuing self-funded search or single-asset acquisitions
  • Family offices seeking direct deal flow without intermediary auction processes
  • Strategic corporate acquirers pursuing bolt-on deals outside of their existing relationships
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