Looking for Feedback — Would This Be Useful to Funded Searchers?

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January 18, 2026

by a searcher in Orlando, FL, USA

I’m considering launching a small, invite-only service focused on funded searchers / capital-ready ETA buyers who are pursuing brokered, competitive processes and want a higher probability of being taken seriously by intermediaries. The problem to solve: Many first-time buyers struggle to get traction in auction processes—not because they’re unqualified, but because they lack intermediary trust, pattern recognition, and deal positioning experience. Good deals exist, but they’re often not shown broadly to newer buyers, or they’re filtered out early in the process. What this would not be: Not a traditional buyside advisor No success fee Not a mass-market deal list or blasting CIMs What it would be: A small group of vetted searchers Direct work on brokered deals Emphasis on fit, credibility, and likelihood of closing Deals that aren't on any of the marketplaces Ideal Searcher Profile (who this is for): Funded searcher or capital-ready ETA buyer First-time acquirer is fine (even expected) Strong professional background (finance, ops, consulting, industry) Actively pursuing deals in the $1–5M EBITDA range Comfortable in competitive processes and responsive to timelines Values quality over volume and understands they won’t see every deal There would be a cost at some point, but: Materially lower than traditional buyside advisory fees No success fee Structured more like a membership / access / support model This is very much a learning + alignment exercise. I’m trying to determine if this resonates and gathers interest. No need to comment here. There’s a simple interest form at https://forms.office.com/r/UFeVR1y1Fd Appreciate honest feedback or any pushback.
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