PrivSource Deal Network
Buy-side access for qualified M&A buyers
Buy-side access lets approved acquisition professionals review private lower middle market opportunities and connect with deal sources.
There is no application fee. PrivSource usually follows up within one business day.
Who can apply
Private equity firms, family offices, search funds, independent sponsors, corporate M&A teams, holding companies, M&A advisory groups, and qualified individual investors.
What approved users can view
Approved users can review active acquisition opportunities and the information that sellers share, including business descriptions, industries, locations, and available financial ranges.
What access costs
The application is free. Approved buyers can start with a free preview. Paid memberships add broader access and features. PrivSource does not charge success fees.
Application requirements
Tell us who you are and how you acquire businesses
The application asks for your professional contact details, firm or company, role, website, acquisition background, target industries, target locations, target financial range, and source-of-funds information.
Some buyer types must provide additional facts about completed acquisitions, active mandates, committed capital, or accredited-investor status.
Review process
- 1
Submit the application
Provide accurate professional and acquisition information.
- 2
PrivSource reviews the details
The review checks buyer identity, acquisition experience, firm fit, and capital information. Some applications need manual review.
- 3
Receive the result
PrivSource usually follows up within one business day.
After approval
Approved applicants receive an email with the next steps. They can create an account, start the available free preview or select a paid membership, set acquisition preferences, review matching opportunities, and contact deal sources when access permits.
Questions and answers
- Who can apply for buy-side access?
- Private equity firms, family offices, search funds, independent sponsors, corporate M&A teams, holding companies, M&A advisory groups, and qualified individual investors can apply.
- Is buy-side access free?
- You can apply at no cost. Approved buyers can start with a free preview. Paid memberships add features and broader access. PrivSource does not charge a success fee.
- How long does application review take?
- PrivSource usually follows up within one business day after submission.
- Can an AI assistant start the application?
- Yes. This page and the application expose machine-readable descriptions. The applicant must provide accurate information and complete all required confirmations.
Ready to request access?
Start the buy-side application. PrivSource usually sends the next steps within one business day.