by a searcher
from New York University
in Los Angeles, CA, USA
1mo ago
Best sites aside from Axial?
Ideally ones with similar high quality deal volume
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by an admin
1mo ago
from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
in Portland, OR, USA
^redacted might be able to help here :-)
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by a professional
2w ago
in Lake Shore, MD 21122, USA
I would probably focus more on a targeted outreach campaign and building relationships with the people who consistently have access to these types of opportunities. From what I've seen, Axial has some of the better lower-middle-market deal flow available, but the competition is high and the costs can add up quickly.
There are other platforms, but I don't think many truly match the quality and volume of opportunities that come through Axial. For the types of businesses we are looking for, I believe the biggest advantage is still relationship-driven. Even the largest private equity firms with significant committed capital and sophisticated sourcing technology can miss great opportunities because access often comes down to trust, timing, and relationships.
The goal is to build relationships with the professionals, advisors, intermediaries, owners, and operators who see these opportunities first. Capital and technology help, but relationships are what create proprietary access.