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In the search fund landscape, 43% of searchers do not complete an acquisition, often spending up to 24 months searching. On average, the first LOI is signed 7.8 months into the search, highlighting the challenge of efficiently sourcing high-quality deals (2024 Stanford Search Fund Study).
“During my search, I spent over $100,000 and dedicated two full years to find the right acquisition. The financial strain and time commitment were immense, making it one of the most challenging periods of my career.” — J.S., experienced search fund entrepreneur
Accelerate your search and gain a competitive edge with our hybrid approach combining MBB-level consulting, empathy-driven relationship building, and advanced AI analytics. Our consultants engage sellers through empathetic, personalized calls that build trust and deepen connections, resulting in higher-quality conversations, faster responses, and ultimately better acquisition outcomes. Enhanced by our proprietary AI tools that rapidly analyze vast data sets, we deliver high-quality, actionable targets specifically tailored to your investment thesis. Whether you’re buying a single business, executing a roll-up, or pursuing a buy-and-build strategy, our integrated approach ensures you identify and close the right deals—sooner.
The Challenge, Our Solution & Your ROI
| Challenges Searchers Face | How We Solve It | Your ROI |
|---|---|---|
| 43% of searchers fail to acquire a business, often after spending up to 24 months searching. (2024 Stanford Search Fund Study) | Accelerated deal sourcing through AI-driven analysis and expert consultant oversight, drastically reducing search time. | Cut search time by 50%, saving up to 12 months of effort and reducing burn rate. |
| The first LOI is signed, on average, 7.8 months into the search, delaying momentum. (2024 Stanford Search Fund Study) | Faster access to high-quality deals, putting strong acquisition targets in front of you sooner. | Identify viable targets within weeks, reducing time-to-LOI by 3–5 months. |
| Traditional sourcing methods rely on manual outreach, scattered data, and inefficient processes, consuming months of effort. | Proprietary AI technology parses vast public and proprietary datasets, identifying and qualifying ideal targets in record time. | Reduce sourcing workload by 70%, saving 500+ hours of manual effort. |
| High competition for proprietary deals makes securing the right acquisition even more difficult. | Smarter, data-driven origination surfaces overlooked opportunities before they hit the broader market. | 2x increase in proprietary deal flow, leading to higher-quality acquisition targets. |
| Searchers spend hundreds of hours on lead generation and engagement, taking time away from due diligence and deal execution. | End-to-end automation of outreach and deal qualification, so you can focus on closing the right acquisition. | Save $50K–$100K in search costs by reducing reliance on traditional intermediaries. |
“Using OffMarket, I sourced high-quality deals in a fraction of the time it took me before. Instead of spending 12+ months and hundreds of hours on outreach, I had strong acquisition targets within weeks. OffMarket easily saved me 6+ months of work and over $50,000 in search costs.” — A.R., Search Fund Entrepreneur
Key Differences vs. OffMarket
📌 First introduction takes ~21 days with OffMarket vs. 14+ months in a traditional search.
📌 Owner calls happen within weeks instead of after months of cold outreach.