Discovering new niches, or the fascinating world of search

Running a search fund is like becoming an equity research analyst across all industries, and the learning never stops. Every week brings new industries, business models, and specialized niches you never knew existed. Most of the B2B deal flow falls into very recognizable categories: IT managed services, staffing agencies, equipment rental, HVAC contractors, moving companies, building trades (roofing, flooring, drywall, custom cabinets), waste management, commercial printing, wholesale distribution, precision machine shops... Sounds familiar? This week we wanted to share a few businesses that stood out to us due to their business model being more unique: Industrial Power Supplier [https://getdealmatch.com/deal/f2f67b28-d735###-###-#### 5bb2eb5b1ee4] They maintain relationships with manufacturers to source transformers, switchgear, and protective devices for high-intensity users like gold mining operations. Success requires deep technical knowledge and rock-solid trust, you don't want to cause an outage! Conveyor Installation Specialist [https://getdealmatch.com/deal/ae5e5944-b024-4a40-8cea-d6d3ef8aae3f] Once they install your conveyor system, you're locked in for life - as long as the service is good. Few companies have the expertise to maintain these complex mechanical systems themselves, creating incredible customer retention. Trade Show Display Manufacturer [https://getdealmatch.com/deal/e2a3f9c6-d159###-###-#### 6c13fa1f10cb] The "picks and shovels" business behind every trade show. Long-term relationships dominate this niche: once you find a reliable partner who understands your brand, why switch? Are you interested in a deep-dive into any of these industries? Reply to this post and we'll put together some analytics!