Partners — CT Acquisitions Buyer Network
Buy-Side Partnership

Become a vetted CT Acquisitions partner.A short list. Direct mandates. Sequential introductions.

Quick Answer

CT Acquisitions is a buy-side sourcing firm that works with a small, vetted group of capital partners — private equity, family offices, search funds, and strategic acquirers. We accept new partners selectively based on mandate clarity, committed capital, and track record. Approved partners receive sequential, mandate-matched introductions to founder-owned businesses across home services, industrial services, niche manufacturing, healthcare services, B2B services, and specialty logistics.

We work with a small group of capital partners we have personally vetted. We do not run an open buyer list. If your mandate fits a gap in our coverage and you meet the criteria below, we’ll set up a call.

Become a Vetted Partner

We don’t add buyers we don’t know. The partner list is short on purpose.

Partner criteria

Who we accept.

Every vetted partner has signed a mandate agreement defining exactly what they’re looking for: sector, size, geography, owner transition, deal structure. When we identify a founder-owned business that fits, we make a direct, sequential introduction — not an auction.

We add partners selectively. The criteria below are not optional.

To be accepted as a vetted partner, you need:

  • A clear, defensible thesis — the sector and size you actually close in, not a wishlist
  • Committed capital (or demonstrated access) and a track record of closing
  • An operator mindset — you’re building, not stripping businesses for parts
  • Discretion with founder-owners — we won’t introduce you to a seller you’ll handle poorly
  • Willingness to be mutually exclusive on individual deals, even if not on the relationship

What approved partners receive:

  • Mandate-matched deal flow — we don’t blast deals; you see what fits your thesis
  • Sequential introductions — you speak with the seller before any other buyer
  • Direct access to founders who haven’t engaged a broker
  • Lower deal cost — no banker fees, only our success fee at close

Become a Vetted Partner

Off-Market Deal Sourcing

Find off-market deal flow in your vertical.

Off-market deals account for 60 to 75 percent of US small business acquisitions under $5 million in enterprise value per IBBA Market Pulse Q4 2024 and Axial Q3 2025. The buyers who close them consistently are the ones running proprietary data, direct mail, cold email, inbound content, LinkedIn, and paid ads together. Each guide below covers the channel mix that works for that specific vertical, with named tools, response rate benchmarks, and the non-obvious trick that gets buyers to sellers first.

Read the 6-channel playbook hub →

Trade Services
HVAC Commercial HVAC Plumbing Electrical Roofing Landscaping Pest Control Tree Service Snow Removal Septic Pool Service Paving Painting Masonry Concrete Fire Protection Security Integration Garage Doors Restoration Marine Construction Pile Driving Lawn Care Mosquito Control Janitorial Waste Hauling Locksmith
Healthcare & Professional
Veterinary Practice Dental Practice Optometry Practice Chiropractic Practice Physical Therapy Med Spa Pharmacy Home Health CPA / Accounting
Other Professional
Wealth Management / RIA Insurance Agency MSP / IT Services Law Firm Engineering / Architecture
Routes & Distribution
FedEx Routes Amazon DSP Routes Vending Machines ATM Routes Bread Routes
Retail & Storefront
Auto Repair Shops Body Shops Car Washes Laundromats Dry Cleaners Self-Storage Gas Stations Convenience Stores
Personal Services
Daycare / Preschool Junk Removal / Towing Franchise Restaurants
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Become a vetted partner.

If you’d like to be considered, complete our short partner survey. We review every submission. If your mandate fits a gap in our coverage, we’ll set up a call within 2 business days.

Become a Vetted Partner

We don’t share your mandate or contact details outside the firm.

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