Unlocking Breakthroughs.
Accelerating Growth.
Unlocking Breakthroughs.
Accelerating Growth.
Unlocking Breakthroughs.
Accelerating Growth.
2025
Based in St. Petersburg, FL
Introduction
SGA partners with clients to source strategic, off-market acquisitions that support operational growth, geographic expansion, and long-term enterprise value.
SGA partners with clients to source strategic, off-market acquisitions that support operational growth, geographic expansion, and long-term enterprise value.
SGA partners with clients to source strategic, off-market acquisitions that support operational growth, geographic expansion, and long-term enterprise value.
Core Services
From Strategy to Close
We act as your outsourced M&A team—building your acquisition strategy, identifying ideal targets, initiating conversations, and supporting negotiations. Our end-to-end approach gives you a steady pipeline of proprietary opportunities without the overhead.
From Strategy to Close
We act as your outsourced M&A team—building your acquisition strategy, identifying ideal targets, initiating conversations, and supporting negotiations. Our end-to-end approach gives you a steady pipeline of proprietary opportunities without the overhead.
From Strategy to Close
We act as your outsourced M&A team—building your acquisition strategy, identifying ideal targets, initiating conversations, and supporting negotiations. Our end-to-end approach gives you a steady pipeline of proprietary opportunities without the overhead.
Proprietary Opportunities. No Auctions.
We specialize in generating off-market deal flow by reaching out directly to founders and owners. Our outreach is tailored, respectful, and designed to build trust—opening doors to businesses not actively for sale but open to the right conversation.
Proprietary Opportunities. No Auctions.
We specialize in generating off-market deal flow by reaching out directly to founders and owners. Our outreach is tailored, respectful, and designed to build trust—opening doors to businesses not actively for sale but open to the right conversation.
Proprietary Opportunities. No Auctions.
We specialize in generating off-market deal flow by reaching out directly to founders and owners. Our outreach is tailored, respectful, and designed to build trust—opening doors to businesses not actively for sale but open to the right conversation.
Data-Driven Targeting
We conduct deep research into your industry to uncover under-the-radar targets that align with your growth goals. Whether you’re looking to expand into new geographies or verticals, we build a market map that gives you clarity and direction.
Data-Driven Targeting
We conduct deep research into your industry to uncover under-the-radar targets that align with your growth goals. Whether you’re looking to expand into new geographies or verticals, we build a market map that gives you clarity and direction.
Data-Driven Targeting
We conduct deep research into your industry to uncover under-the-radar targets that align with your growth goals. Whether you’re looking to expand into new geographies or verticals, we build a market map that gives you clarity and direction.
AI-Driven, Human-Led
At SGA, we leverage AI to work smarter, not just faster. From intelligent research and market mapping to personalized outreach and deal scoring, we use AI tools to surface insights and streamline workflows—without losing the human touch that relationships demand. Our approach blends technology with experience to help clients identify better opportunities, earlier in the process.
AI-Driven, Human-Led
At SGA, we leverage AI to work smarter, not just faster. From intelligent research and market mapping to personalized outreach and deal scoring, we use AI tools to surface insights and streamline workflows—without losing the human touch that relationships demand. Our approach blends technology with experience to help clients identify better opportunities, earlier in the process.
AI-Driven, Human-Led
At SGA, we leverage AI to work smarter, not just faster. From intelligent research and market mapping to personalized outreach and deal scoring, we use AI tools to surface insights and streamline workflows—without losing the human touch that relationships demand. Our approach blends technology with experience to help clients identify better opportunities, earlier in the process.
A Clear Process. Built for Results.
A Clear Process. Built for Results.
A Clear Process. Built for Results.
We guide you through a proven four-step process to identify, engage, and acquire the right businesses—off-market, aligned, and built for long-term value.
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Step 1
Align
We begin with a focused strategy session to understand your growth goals, define your ideal acquisition profile, and align on key criteria like industry, geography, size, and ownership structure. This ensures we pursue the right opportunities from the start.
Step 1
Align
We begin with a focused strategy session to understand your growth goals, define your ideal acquisition profile, and align on key criteria like industry, geography, size, and ownership structure. This ensures we pursue the right opportunities from the start.
Step 1
Align
We begin with a focused strategy session to understand your growth goals, define your ideal acquisition profile, and align on key criteria like industry, geography, size, and ownership structure. This ensures we pursue the right opportunities from the start.
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Step 2
Reach
We execute a tailored, outbound sourcing campaign targeting founder- and family-owned businesses that aren’t actively for sale. Through direct outreach and relationship-building, we generate proprietary deal flow others can’t access.
Step 2
Reach
We execute a tailored, outbound sourcing campaign targeting founder- and family-owned businesses that aren’t actively for sale. Through direct outreach and relationship-building, we generate proprietary deal flow others can’t access.
Step 2
Reach
We execute a tailored, outbound sourcing campaign targeting founder- and family-owned businesses that aren’t actively for sale. Through direct outreach and relationship-building, we generate proprietary deal flow others can’t access.
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Step 3
Close
When there’s mutual interest, we manage the conversation, help structure the deal, and keep both sides aligned through negotiation and LOI. We position you as the preferred partner—not just the highest bidder.
Step 3
Close
When there’s mutual interest, we manage the conversation, help structure the deal, and keep both sides aligned through negotiation and LOI. We position you as the preferred partner—not just the highest bidder.
Step 3
Close
When there’s mutual interest, we manage the conversation, help structure the deal, and keep both sides aligned through negotiation and LOI. We position you as the preferred partner—not just the highest bidder.
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Step 4
Support
We stay hands-on post-LOI to support diligence, address concerns, and maintain seller trust. Whether it’s working with your internal teams or external advisors, we help keep the deal moving toward a successful close.
Step 4
Support
We stay hands-on post-LOI to support diligence, address concerns, and maintain seller trust. Whether it’s working with your internal teams or external advisors, we help keep the deal moving toward a successful close.
Step 4
Support
We stay hands-on post-LOI to support diligence, address concerns, and maintain seller trust. Whether it’s working with your internal teams or external advisors, we help keep the deal moving toward a successful close.
About the Firm Driving Global Deal Flow
Our Promises
We Learn Your World
We take the time to truly understand your industry—so every target we bring forward reflects your market, your strategy, and your definition of value.
We Learn Your World
We take the time to truly understand your industry—so every target we bring forward reflects your market, your strategy, and your definition of value.
We Learn Your World
We take the time to truly understand your industry—so every target we bring forward reflects your market, your strategy, and your definition of value.
Speed Without Sacrifice
We move fast—but never at the expense of quality. Our streamlined process gets you in front of the right opportunities, quickly and efficiently.
Speed Without Sacrifice
We move fast—but never at the expense of quality. Our streamlined process gets you in front of the right opportunities, quickly and efficiently.
Speed Without Sacrifice
We move fast—but never at the expense of quality. Our streamlined process gets you in front of the right opportunities, quickly and efficiently.
Quality Over Volume
We don’t flood your inbox with deals. We bring forward high-intent, well-matched targets that align with your acquisition strategy.
Quality Over Volume
We don’t flood your inbox with deals. We bring forward high-intent, well-matched targets that align with your acquisition strategy.
Quality Over Volume
We don’t flood your inbox with deals. We bring forward high-intent, well-matched targets that align with your acquisition strategy.
Precision Targeting
Our research and outreach are tailored, data-driven, and aligned with your specific goals—no spray-and-pray here.
Precision Targeting
Our research and outreach are tailored, data-driven, and aligned with your specific goals—no spray-and-pray here.
Precision Targeting
Our research and outreach are tailored, data-driven, and aligned with your specific goals—no spray-and-pray here.
The Newsroom
The Newsroom
The Newsroom
At SGA, we believe acquisitions should be strategic—not reactive. Our newsroom shares insights from the field on how to find, approach, and close off-market deals with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re expanding a platform or making your first acquisition, we break down what actually works in today’s market.
From sourcing founder-owned businesses to navigating negotiation dynamics, we cover the nuances of buy-side M&A for operators who value fit over flash. No jargon, no fluff—just practical strategies for growing through acquisition.
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We’re Here to Help
Ready to transform your business through acquisitions? We're here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our innovative solutions and expert services.
We’re Here to Help
Ready to transform your business through acquisitions? We're here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our innovative solutions and expert services.
We’re Here to Help
Ready to transform your business through acquisitions? We're here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our innovative solutions and expert services.