Proprietary origination, run by our team, under our brand
Partners and Clients
Fractional business development, defined for dealmakers
- Target universe construction
- Multichannel, direct-to-owner outreach
- Qualification through to LOI
If you need off-market flow without adding headcount, let’s discuss your mandate
Two ways to run the same engine
Fractional BD
A fully dedicated rep, committed to your firm alone. Runs under your brand. Covers proprietary outreach and the broker and banker conversations tied to your mandates. The complete in-house function.
We can help decide whether shared fractional coverage or dedicated Internal BD is the better fit
Our origination team, staffed against your mandate
Mandate & buy-box
We define industries, geography, EBITDA range, and structural preferences with your team.
Target universe
We build and enrich the target list with proprietary data, configured per mandate, not recycled.
Direct-to-owner outreach
Multichannel proprietary outbound at scale, with every reply managed and every meeting set.
Qualification & LOI
Let’s turn your buy-box into a target universe, outreach sequence, and weekly pipeline rhythm
Built for buyers who need proprietary flow without institutional headcount
The honest comparison
Internal BD hire
$150K+ all-in before tools. Six to twelve months to ramp. Capacity tops out at one or two mandates. Departure means pipeline restart.
Broker
Fractional BD with OutSearched
If you need more than banker flow and database screens, let’s discuss
Across client mandates in 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How is fractional business development different from internal BD?
Fractional BD is our shared team running proprietary origination for you, under our brand. Internal BD is a fully dedicated rep committed to your firm alone, running under your brand and also covering broker and banker conversations. Same engine, different scope and brand.
Is fractional BD a dedicated person assigned to us?
What does fractional business development cost?
How quickly does outreach start?
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.