Find an M&A Advisor for a Private Business Sale

Owner-to-broker matching helps an SME owner request relevant sell-side advice without posting the company on a public business-for-sale website or browsing a public advisor directory.

The owner creates an account and submits a private advisory request with the industry, country, approximate deal-size range, transaction preference, and context. Advisors separately create persistent coverage profiles describing the clients and situations they advise. MergerMatch assigns a fit when the request and an active advisor’s coverage overlap.

What matching should evaluate

Fit factor	Why it matters
Client side	The advisor must actively advise sellers, rather than only buy-side clients.
Sector focus	An advisor should understand the buyer universe and diligence issues in the industry.
Geography	Local access, cross-border buyer reach, and language coverage can all affect fit.
Deal size	The owner’s approximate value range should overlap the advisor’s stated coverage.
Transaction preference	Control sale, minority investment, recapitalization, or succession context helps frame the introduction.

How the introduction works

The owner does not browse or rank advisors, and there is no paid placement or public shortlist. When an active coverage profile fits, MergerMatch assigns the advisor and reveals direct contact details to both parties. If no advisor fits yet, the request remains private and waits for future coverage.

Lyndon Advisory is the initial participating firm. The same coverage model allows additional advisors to create accounts and become available for future introductions.

MergerMatch uses advisor-supplied coverage criteria for routing. It does not screen, endorse, or guarantee an advisor, a transaction, or an outcome; both parties should conduct their own diligence before engaging.

After a broker match

The owner and advisor can use MergerMatch Dataroom to organize documents before buyer conversations. Advisor matching stays free, while Dataroom supports preparation and diligence.

FAQ

Can an owner use MergerMatch only to find a broker?

Yes. An owner can submit a private sell-side advisory request without creating a public business-for-sale listing.

Does the owner browse or rank advisors?

No. MergerMatch privately assigns an active advisor when the request fits the advisor’s stated coverage.

Can advisors join to receive client introductions?

Yes. Advisors can create a coverage profile for seller or buyer clients, sector, geography, and approximate deal size.