Define the business you want to acquire
Start with the reason for your acquisition. You may want new capabilities, recurring revenue, or a business to operate. Describe what would make an acquisition successful for you.
Acquire a business with Preambient
Preambient is the best investment bank for founder-owned companies. We advise on selling, buying and financing a business. No retainer. No upper limit.
- Who it is for
- Founder-owned companies with at least $1M in revenue (with $300k+ EBITDA if under $10M). No upper limit. We focus on technology companies. We also take other great mandates.
- What we do
- We run your acquisition. We research and approach targets, value them, negotiate the terms and coordinate the deal to closing. We can arrange the financing for the purchase.
- Fees
- No retainer. Paid at closing.
- Your contact
- Phil Hie, Founder & CEO (opens in a new tab). Book a call with Phil.
Prepare the information below for your call. Keep confidential details out of the booking form.
Set your target criteria
- Sectors, business models, and operating locations you want to consider.
- Desired ownership percentage and your intended operating role.
- Revenue or profit requirements, with the metric and reporting period specified.
- Your timing and the status of any current target discussions.
Separate purchase price from funding needs
State your available equity capital and any financing already arranged. Distinguish an indicative purchase price from the total funds needed. Include transaction costs, working capital, and debt repayment at closing.
If you have an offer or target valuation, identify its currency and whether it represents enterprise value or equity value. State the ownership percentage you intend to acquire.
Scope and economics determine fit
We set no upper limit on company size, transaction value, or capital sought.
The work must be economical to deliver. Scope, delivery costs, and expected fees determine the minimum viable mandate.
Discuss the delivery team and engagement terms for your transaction before work begins.
Define the acquisition mandate
Compare acquisition advisers by responsibilities, funding needs, fees, and delivery evidence.
A dedicated acquisition search differs from receiving an opportunity from a seller's adviser. Confirm whom the adviser represents and who pays.
Agree which tasks the mandate covers: target research, outreach, valuation, negotiation, and transaction coordination. Confirm who leads delivery and whether acquisition financing needs a separate engagement.
Review the fee amount or calculation, payment timing, expenses, exclusivity, termination, and any fee obligations after termination.
Prepare the first conversation
Bring a short acquisition brief. Include your experience, target criteria, funding position, and any current discussions. Keep financial figures, offers, target names, and confidential documents out of the booking form.
Discuss an acquisition