Four ways to plug us into your deal team
Every engagement is built around the constraint in front of you. We can operate invisibly inside your firm, run origination under our brand, advise the team you already have, or build the AI-enabled infrastructure that gives your sourcing team full context. The difference is where the work needs to sit.
- 01 Engagement Model
We place a trained & managed business development rep inside your firm. Every owner conversation is branded as you, integrated with your systems, and built to your mandate. The market sees your firm. You see a fully staffed sourcing function.
- 02 Engagement Model
The team you never have to build
- 03 Engagement Model
The strategy behind your team
- 04 Engagement Model
Not sure which model fits?
The right structure depends on your mandate, your team, and your timeline. A 30-minute call is the fastest way to know.
In their own words
Our BD function was already performing well, but we hired OutSearched under the belief that no matter how well-oiled our machine is, we’re likely still missing great opportunities. Nate proved that quickly. Within three weeks, we were in active conversations with attractive acquisition targets. The speed, quality, and professionalism of the process stood out. Could not recommend Nate and his team more highly.
Nate and his team have done an incredible job in sourcing off-market acquisition targets for our firm. The OutSearched team worked with our team to build comprehensive target lists based on industry verticals, geography, size, and other pertinent metrics. Their team has provided strong communication throughout the engagement that has benefited us greatly in sourcing actionable acquisition targets. I would highly recommend Nate and his team to anyone that is looking to build their proprietary deal sourcing pipeline.
Great outbound capability. Submitted an LOI on an actionable target in the first 60 days
Nate Niehuus at Outsearched is the real deal. Nate has been helping me target small business owners in a very narrow geographic target area. I’m his toughest client (no joke), and yet, in spite of my tough assignment, Nate has done an amazing job working his sourcing magic and generating introductions that have led to quality conversations. This guy relishes a challenge, and he works incredibly hard to deliver. I don’t think he ever sleeps.
Nate and his team at OutSearched have played a critical role in helping us uncover and pursue off-market opportunities across several industries. They took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for and built customized prospect lists tailored to our specific parameters. Throughout the entire engagement, their responsiveness and transparency made collaboration seamless. The pipeline they helped us develop has directly translated into meaningful conversations with quality targets. I strongly recommend OutSearched to any firm serious about strengthening its proprietary deal flow.
Nate and team did a great job of laying the foundation for our sourcing efforts. We were able to issue 3 LOIs within a few months of getting up and running. Definitely would recommend to any searcher, independent sponsor, or platform looking to acquire at scale.
I’m the founder of The Edelweiss Company and I decided to use OutSearched to help bring deals forward. They were professional, fast, and I have a deal (nearing LOI) on my plate already with less than 60 days of outbound. We’re just getting started with them. Highly recommended.
We meet you where your deal already is
Mandate Definition
We define the buy-box with your investment team: industries, geography, EBITDA range, structural preferences, and non-negotiables
Data & Infrastructure
Direct-to-Owner Outreach
Multichannel outreach launches. We handle qualification calls, NDAs, and document requests, and deliver qualified conversations.
Negotiation & Close
Qualified opportunities move into LOI, diligence, and close. We stay engaged through the deal lifecycle to keep the pipeline producing.
Book a Buy-Side Strategy Call
A 30-minute call to walk through your mandate and see if OutSearched fractional BD is the right fit. Book at https://calendly.com/nate-outsearched or email
Across client mandates in 2025