Sterling Search

Sterling Search

Sterling leverages a blend of proprietary technology and public resources to efficiently conduct large-scale, highly targeted searches, leading to unique acquisition and investment opportunities.

We have a proven track record of success, serving private equity funds, search funds, corporate clients, and high-net-worth individuals.

Proprietary Deal Flow

We identify and engage leading lower market (typically <$25M) businesses that have not announced an intent to sell or initiated a marketing process and bring them directly to you.

Curated Deal Flow

We rigorously screen every deal financially and operationally to assure it fits our clients acquisition criteria.

Right of First Refusal

We offer each of our retained clients a first right of refusal guarantee relative to any company engaged as a result of a targeted search executed on their behalf.

What Sets Our Buy-Side Services Apart?

Sterling specializes in identifying potential acquisition targets through a customized approach that leverages our extensive network, proprietary technology, and industry expertise. We pride ourselves on having a history of finding opportunities that not only align perfectly with our clients' strategic goals but also ones that our competitors are unable to find.

Access to Exclusive Deals

We provide access to transactions that are typically off-market, ensuring our clients can explore opportunities not available to the general public.

Risk Mitigation

Our thorough due diligence process ensures that deals meet acquisition criteria and are screened for potential operational risks.

Efficient Resource Allocation

By outsourcing the initial stages of deal sourcing, our clients can focus their internal resources on deal execution and post-acquisition integration.

Tailored Search Criteria

We tailor our search based on specific criteria including industry focus, company size, and geographical preferences, which aligns with our clients' strategic objectives.

Types of Searches

Platform Search

Helping PE Funds find the foundational acquisition that they will build upon

Add-On Search

Search for acquisitions that compliment or enhance a larger company previously acquired by a PE Fund

Corporate Developement

Search for opportunities aimed at enhancing the acquiring company's long-term strategic objectives and competitive position

Search Funds

Supporting an entrepreneur's efforts to find, acquire, and grow an existing company

High Net Worth Individuals

Help high net worth individuals diversify their investment portfolios

Maximize Deal Flow

Deal flow is the lifeblood for private equity firms, strategic corporations and search fund buyers. Our specialty is identifying opportunities outside of competitive auctions, enabling you to negotiate exclusively and secure transactions at below-market multiples.

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