Buy-Side M&A and Acquisition Support Services
Caprae Capital provides outsourced, white-labeled buy-side M&A support for small and lower middle market acquisitions. Our six services cover off-market deal sourcing, growth operations, AI readiness, tech development, post-acquisition strategy and LinkedIn branding, so a searcher or sponsor can run a full acquisition process without building a full team.
Need M&A deal advisory or deal advisory for private equity teams? Every engagement is led by operators and runs under your firm's name.
Which Caprae Service Do You Need?
| If you are... | Your main challenge | Start with |
|---|---|---|
| A self-funded or traditional searcher | Too few owner conversations | Search as a Service |
| An independent sponsor | Deal flow between deals | Search as a Service |
| A PE firm or investment bank | Sourcing and diligence capacity | Custom / Enterprise |
| A new business owner | The first 100 days after close | Post-Acquisition Strategy |
| A founder | Sales, marketing and outreach | Entrepreneurship as a Service |
| Evaluating a tech-heavy target | Technology and AI risk | AI-Readiness |
Acquisition Support at Every Stage
Search as a Service
Off-market deal sourcing built on your buy box: list building, cold calling, email, LinkedIn and direct mail.
Entrepreneurship as a Service
A fractional growth team for founders and new owners: outreach, social media, email, PR and software support.
AI-Readiness
An AI readiness assessment, technology due diligence and automation roadmap for owners and buyers.
Tech Development
Custom software development, from startup MVPs to full-stack platforms, CRMs and websites.
Post-Acquisition Strategy
100-day plans, value creation plans, fractional COO and CFO support, and CEO coaching after close.
Branding as a Service
Ghostwritten LinkedIn content that builds credibility with owners, investors and capital partners.
Cold Mail & Handwritten Letters
Done-for-you postcards and letters to the business owners you choose, then a follow-up call after they land.
How Caprae Supports the Full Process
Define
Set your buy box: industry, size, geography and owner profile.
Source
Reach off-market owners through calls, email, LinkedIn and mail.
Qualify
Screen opportunities and prepare research and models for diligence.
Close
Your attorney, lender and QoE provider complete the transaction.
Grow
Run the 100-day plan and value creation plan after close.
Diligence Support, With Clear Boundaries
What Caprae prepares
What stays with your advisors
Led by Operators Who Have Been in Your Shoes
Caprae Capital was founded in 2025 by Kevin Hong and Zackary Beckham. Both have built or bought companies themselves, and the adviser bench includes former searchers, CFA charterholders and a former Google Chief of Staff.
Meet the full team or read our case studies.
Kevin Hong
Founder, Caprae Capital
Former business journalist (7 years) who scaled two startups to $31M and $7M ARR and raised $8M+ in venture capital. Chicago Booth MBA and Amazon bestselling author.
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Hereford Johnson
Principal Adviser, Caprae Capital
Closed acquisitions in 11 and 6 months as a buyer. Northwestern Kellogg MBA and former Deloitte Consulting.
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Book a 20-minute fit call. We'll look at your buy box and stage, and recommend one service or a combined scope.