What’s the going rate for buyside advisors focused on sourcing?

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April 08, 2026

by a searcher from Florida International University - College of Business in Sunrise, FL, USA

I’m trying to get a clear picture of market comps for buy-side advisors who primarily focus on sourcing deals (not full deal execution). For those of you who’ve worked with or hired these types of advisors: - What are you seeing in terms of monthly retainers (if any)? - What does a typical success fee look like? (% of EV, flat fee, tiered, etc.) - Are fees usually tied to intro only vs. closed deal? - Any differences between independent sponsors vs. traditional searchers vs. PE-backed buyers? Would appreciate any real examples or ranges you’ve seen.
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