Performance-Based M&A

A faster, smarter way to sell your business

Specialist advisors for Managed Service Providers — zero upfront fees, AI-powered, senior advisor-led. We run a confidential process that brings the right buyers to the table while you stay focused on running the business.

Typical business size: $5M–$100M revenue
Fees: No upfront fees; success fee at close

AI-driven merger and acquisition illustration
$0

Upfront fees

30-60 days

From outreach to offers

4-6 months

Target path to close*

* Industry sell-side timelines often span 6–9 months; actual timing depends on diligence, structure, and company readiness. We aim to compress the timeline without sacrificing price or terms.

Four reasons to choose SVMA Partners


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01

Zero Upfront Fees

No retainers. No monthly invoices. You pay a success fee only when a transaction closes—eliminating friction and aligning incentives from the start.

02

AI-Powered Buyer Database

Our internal buyer database uses AI to identify high-probability buyers—including strategics, private equity firms, and other active acquirers—organized by focus area (e.g., security, cloud, vertical-specific), geography, and investment strategy. This helps uncover non-obvious fits and zeroes in on the buyers most likely to engage early. The result: faster conversations, increased competitive tension, and improved outcomes.

Data visualization showing AI-driven buyer matching
Advisor closing a deal with a firm handshake
03

MSP Specialists

We live and breathe managed services—recurring revenue quality, security/cloud attach, churn dynamics, vertical focus and more. We know what buyers care about and how to best present your story.

04

Senior Attention

Senior advisors are directly involved in every step—from outreach and positioning to negotiation. No junior handoffs.

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What To Expect

  • 01

    Buyer outreach you can trust: discreet, staged contact—no broad blasts.

  • 02

    Early signal, fast: qualified buyer offers typically within 30–60 days.

  • 03

    A clear path to close: we drive the diligence workstream and preserve competitive momentum.

Ready to explore your options?