733Park
Engagement Type

Buy-Side Advisory

Source-to-close support for strategic and PE acquirers building positions in payments, fintech, vertical SaaS, and AI.

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What we do

Buy-Side Advisory: what's actually involved.

We work with corporate development teams, PE platforms, and strategic acquirers building positions in our verticals. We source proprietary targets that don't appear in public bank pitches, conduct strategic outreach under your banner, support diligence, and help structure deals for integration success.

Buy-side work has three parts and we cover all of them: finding the right targets through M&A deal sourcing, structuring the deal, and protecting the value after close through post-merger integration. For the thinking behind a good acquisition program, read M&A strategy best practices and why private equity firms work with M&A advisors.

Core deliverables

  • Proprietary target identification
  • Strategic outreach under buyer banner
  • Valuation framework and offer strategy
  • Diligence facilitation
  • Deal structuring for integration
  • Multi-target roll-up programs

Not sure which side of the table you are on, or how the two engagements differ? Read our guide: Sell-side vs. buy-side M&A, explained for founders.

$10B+
Transaction volume facilitated
200+
Deals closed
4-6
Months from kickoff to close, typical
25+
Years of payments M&A expertise
Frequently asked

The questions buyers and sellers ask first.

Does 733Park represent buyers?
Yes. Buy-side advisory is roughly a third of our practice. We work with strategic acquirers and PE platforms on proprietary target sourcing, outreach, diligence support, and deal structuring.
How does a buy-side engagement start?
With a conversation about your acquisition criteria: sectors, size, geography, and what you will and will not buy. From there we scope the mandate, agree terms in writing in the engagement letter, and begin sourcing. You deal directly with Lane Gordon throughout.
How long does a buy-side search take?
Search timelines depend on category breadth and target criteria. Most mandates produce qualified targets within 30 to 60 days and a closed transaction within six to twelve months.
Do you work on roll-up programs?
Yes. We support PE platforms and strategic acquirers running multi-target roll-up programs in payments, fintech, and vertical SaaS. Repeated engagements typically receive program-level fee structures.

Related services.

Sell-Side Advisory

End-to-end representation for founders and operators selling their company. From positioning to close.

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Exit Planning

12 to 36 months ahead of transaction. Position your business for the multiple you want, not the one the market gives you.

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