LeadHaste
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Source proprietary deals at scale.

Every deal your competitors see is a deal you're competing on price for. Proprietary deal flow wins wars. We wire your firm to reach acquisition targets, business owners, and add-on opportunities before they hit the market — and before bankers and brokers get their cut.

✓ Multi-channel outreach✓ TAM mapping & targeting✓ Proprietary flow

The sourcing problem.

Banker-driven deal flow is commoditized.

When 50 firms see the same deal at the same time, you're bidding on price, not merit. Proprietary flow is how you win — but building that infrastructure requires outreach capacity most firms don't have in-house.

Add-on identification eats junior associate time.

Your best analysts spend 80% of their time on manual TAM research and LinkedIn stalking instead of building models and analyzing targets. You're paying six-figure salaries for busywork.

Owner conversations require trust at scale.

Business owners don't take unsolicited calls from junior sourcers. Personalized outreach from a partner profile carries weight — but scaling that across 100+ targets requires discipline and systems most firms lack.

How we source proprietary deals.

1. Mapping

TAM mapping by criteria.

We define your ideal acquisition target — by industry, revenue, geography, growth stage, and exit readiness signals. We build a proprietary list of 500+ companies that fit your thesis, not broker definitions.

2. Outreach

Direct contact from partner profiles.

LinkedIn outreach and email sequences come from your partners' profiles — not a generic source. Business owners respond to peer-to-peer conversation. We handle the infrastructure; your partners own the relationships.

3. Channels

Multi-touch: LinkedIn + email + research.

A single email is noise. We run coordinated campaigns — warm-up touches on LinkedIn, email sequences with company research, relevant content shares. Touches compound; conversations happen.

4. Signals

Monitor deal readiness triggers.

Companies showing hiring growth, leadership changes, strategic pivots, or regulatory pressure are more open to conversation. We scan for signals and time outreach when receptivity is highest.

What you'll own.

Proprietary deal pipeline.

250+ warm conversations with acquisition targets your competitors don't know about.

Qualified discovery conversations.

Direct calls with CEOs and business owners who fit your thesis and are open to conversation.

Add-on pipeline for portfolio.

Systematic identification of bolt-on targets for existing platform companies.

CIM requests and LOI-stage deals.

Conversations that advance to real diligence — not tire kickers.

Owner meetings and interest signals.

Business owners who are exploring options, open to partnership, or considering exits.

Zero broker fees.

Direct relationships you own. No intermediaries taking margin on your deal.

Ready to build proprietary deal flow?

We'll map your TAM and share initial targeting within 10 days.

How we execute.

1

Research & strategy (Week 1–2)

We align with you on thesis, ticket size, industry focus, and geographic targets. We define the ICL and begin TAM research.

2

Build the list & messaging (Week 3–4)

We compile 500+ targets, craft partner-specific messaging, and set up LinkedIn profiles and email infrastructure.

3

Launch campaigns (Week 5+)

Multi-touch outreach begins. LinkedIn warm-ups, email sequences, content shares, and call attempts go in parallel.

4

Optimize & compound (Ongoing)

We monitor response rates, refine messaging, expand TAM based on what's working, and scale to new segments.

Questions.

How do you maintain discretion in PE outreach?
All outreach is personalized from partner profiles and includes confidentiality messaging. We never mention specific deal interest in cold outreach — we lead with strategic interest and discovery intent. We sign NDAs and follow your protocols.
What size companies can you target?
We can source targets from $5M to $500M+ in revenue. Whether you're focused on lower-middle-market or enterprise, we'll build your TAM and list accordingly. Larger companies require more senior outreach; we adjust messaging for CEO-to-CEO tone at that level.
How do you identify companies that might be open to a sale?
We monitor financial data, hiring patterns, leadership changes, recent funding, strategic announcements, and regulatory shifts. Companies showing growth with aging ownership, high debt, or sudden hiring often indicate readiness. We also tier your list by presumed receptivity.
Do you work with the investment and deal teams directly?
Yes. We coordinate with your partners, sourcing leads, and deal teams. Partners own the outreach and relationships; sourcing team qualifies and books meetings; deal team conducts diligence. We're the infrastructure that scales your capacity without adding headcount.
What's the typical timeline from outreach to LOI?
Discovery conversations typically start in weeks 6–8 of the campaign. LOI-stage deals usually come 3–6 months after first contact. Add-on sourcing often accelerates because the target company already exists within your network.
Can you source add-ons for portfolio companies?
Absolutely. We can map adjacent or complementary businesses and run targeted campaigns to identify acquisition targets for existing platforms. This is often faster to LOI because operational synergies are clearer.

Let's talk deal sourcing.

Share your thesis and target market. We'll build a strategic overview and share initial targeting ideas — no obligation.

Build your proprietary deal flow.

We'll orchestrate the infrastructure. You own the deals. No broker cuts.