PRIVATE BUY-SIDE ADVISORY
Buy the right business.
Found discreetly.
Buy-side advisory for US-based buyers seeking a cash-flowing business. We define your acquisition criteria, source on- and off-market opportunities, and coordinate the next steps with your chosen advisers.
THE DISCREET MANDATE
Buy-side advisory.
A personal mandate.
Our business acquisition consulting starts with your goals, capital and operating role. We turn these into a focused search, screen potential targets, and help you decide which opportunities deserve further diligence.
Know exactly what you’re looking for.
We turn your goals into a written buy box: sector, geography, purchase price, earnings, operating role, and the things you will not compromise on.
- A written acquisition mandate
- Clear financial and operating criteria
- A feasibility review before a paid search
BUILT AROUND THE BUYER
THE PERSON BEHIND THE MANDATE
Legal insight.
Buyer-side conviction.
Led by Philip Pich — a lawyer, former banker, and M&A expert — Discreet Acquisitions brings legal insight, financial discipline, and a commercial perspective to your acquisition search.
Our team is based across Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Together, we help US-based buyers identify and pursue established, cash-flowing businesses through a confidential, managed search built around their goals.
BUSINESS ACQUISITION · FREE BUY BOX AUDIT
Less searching.
More direction.
Define your ideal business. Focus your search. Start with a free Buy Box Audit.
30 minutes · Choose a time that suits you
A focused conversation.
A clearer next step.
- 01Clarify your target
Industry, location, size, cash flow, and your role.
- 02Identify the gaps
Funding readiness, constraints, and open questions.
- 03Understand the search
Discuss whether a managed mandate fits your goals.
For buyers with capital or a credible funding plan who are aiming to acquire in the next 6–12 months.
Your buy box,
clearly defined.
Your brief is ready. Check the delivery status below, then choose a time for your audit.
Book your free auditQuestions about buying a business.
What does a business acquisition advisor do?
A buy-side advisor helps a buyer define acquisition criteria, source and screen businesses, and coordinate the acquisition process. Discreet Acquisitions works on the buyer’s search mandate; legal advice, financial diligence and lending decisions remain with the buyer’s appointed specialists.
How do you find off-market businesses for sale?
An off-market search starts with a target list built around your industry, geography and acquisition criteria. Relevant owners can then be approached confidentially to explore whether they would consider a sale. A target is not an available business for sale until the owner expresses interest, and off-market sourcing does not guarantee exclusivity or a lower price.
Can I use BizBuySell or BusinessesForSale.com alongside an advisor?
Yes. Listing marketplaces can be one source of potential acquisitions alongside broker relationships and direct owner outreach. A managed search adds screening against your buy box and coordination as you investigate a business. Discreet Acquisitions is independent of BizBuySell and BusinessesForSale.com.
What should I check before buying a cash-flowing business?
Start with the source and consistency of earnings, customer concentration, owner responsibilities, working-capital needs and capital expenditure. Reported profit alone does not establish cash available to a buyer after debt service and reinvestment. Use qualified advisers to assess the financial, legal and operational evidence before committing.
What is a buy box?
Your buy box is the written definition of the business you want to acquire: industry, location, earnings, price, operating requirements, and exclusions. It gives the search a clear focus.
What does the managed search include?
Buy-box development, targeted sourcing, preliminary screening, a weekly pipeline review, and coordination with your chosen advisers as you advance opportunities. The exact scope is agreed in writing.
How are advisory fees structured?
A paid mandate uses a retainer plus an agreed success fee. The written agreement sets out the scope, fee trigger, and any retainer credit before work starts. Preparing this brief and the initial Buy Box Audit are free.
Can you guarantee an acquisition or financing?
No. A transaction depends on the seller, your decisions, diligence, and financing. We commit to the agreed search process and reporting. Your lender and professional advisers make their own assessments.