Private Equity Deal Sourcing

Results Oriented

  • Alcon Partners works closely with middle – and lower–middle market private equity firms sourcing highly qualified investment and buyout opportunities.
  • We provide an outsourced business development office on a retained or contingency basis for both platform and add-on businesses.
  • We specialize in sourcing proprietary opportunities but also engage in deals that are represented but have non-standard sale processes.
  • By presenting only highly targeted and highly qualified opportunities, we help our clients save time and spend it on only the most promising opportunities.

Engagement Process


  • Understand the funds’ investment thesis and criteria.
  • Identify industries and sectors that are of general interest.
  • Review the funds’ existing portfolio and identify add-on opportunities.
  • Develop a communication process within the firm for deal review.

Execution Methodology


  • Understand the business drivers of the company.
  • Untangle and interpret financial statements.
  • Provide insight into seller motivation and objectives.
  • Present objective pros and cons of the deal.