ForInvestors&CorporateBuyersSeekingtheRightOpportunities
Confidential, partner-led acquisition support that helps you find, evaluate, and secure the right mid-market businesses with clarity and precision.
A More Disciplined Way to Source & Close Acquisitions
Acquiring a mid market business requires more than a target list. It demands focus, reliable intelligence, and a repeatable process. You need a structured search, real market intelligence, and an advisor who understands how to translate an investment thesis into high quality opportunities.
At Werner Partners, we work directly with private equity groups, family offices, and corporate development teams to build and execute targeted acquisition programs. We identify qualified companies, initiate direct conversations, screen fit, and guide your team from first call through closing.
Why Leading Acquirers Rely on Us
We help investors and corporate buyers convert their acquisition thesis into qualified opportunities.
Senior Attention at Every Stage
You work directly with experienced M&A advisors who understand the pace, pressure, and expectations of platform and add-on acquisitions.
Principal to Principal Sourcing
Clear Evaluation and Market Insight
Efficient, Controlled Process
How We Support Buyers
Acquisition programs require focus, discipline, and judgment. We help you drive the work that creates results.
Target Identification
Market mapping and proactive identification of companies that match your investment criteria.
Direct Outreach
Confidential outreach to owners and leadership teams to gauge interest and fit.
Screening & Qualification
Early assessment of fit, financials, and strategic alignment to prioritize opportunities.
Thesis Alignment
Competitive positioning and thesis validation to sharpen your acquisition strategy.
Valuation Support
Structure comparison and valuation analysis to inform your offer approach.
Management Introductions
Coordinated meetings and deal pacing to build rapport and assess leadership fit.
Negotiation Support
Diligence coordination and negotiation guidance to protect your interests.
Close & Transition
Guidance through closing and transition to ensure a successful handoff.
Acquisition Strategies We Build & Execute
Different buyers, different objectives. We build programs that match your goals.
Platform Acquisitions
Identify strong mid-market companies that align with your thesis and support long-term value creation.
Add-On or Bolt-On Acquisitions
Accelerate growth, expand capabilities, or deepen regional presence with strategic add-on targets.
Corporate Development Initiatives
Support for corporate buyers seeking acquisitions that strengthen product lines, service offerings, or market position.
Family Office Investment Programs
Direct sourcing aligned to patient capital, operational involvement, and long-term partnership strategies.
A Structured Buy-Side Process Led by Trusted Advisors
Our disciplined methodology generates qualified opportunities aligned with your investment thesis.
Define your acquisition criteria, investment thesis, target profile, and constraints.
Private Equity Funds &Independent Sponsors
Lower middle-market and middle-market private equity firms executing platform and add-on acquisition strategies across targeted sectors.
Selected Transactions
A curated sample of engagements that reflect our experience across the middle market.
IT Services & Cloud Security
Advised on the acquisition of cloud-security and compliance automation capabilities, strengthening managed services for regulated enterprises.
Industrial Distribution & MRO
Supported the acquisition of specialized industrial distribution capabilities, expanding integrated solutions for manufacturing clients.
Engineered Components & Manufacturing
Advised on transactions involving custom-engineered rubber and industrial components for OEM and specialty applications.
Safety Equipment & Compliance
Guided platform investments in mission-critical safety equipment and contamination-control supplies for regulated environments.
Precision Sensors & Motion Technology
Advised on the acquisition of advanced sensing technologies for aerospace, defense, and industrial OEM applications.
Residential HVAC & Home Services
Supported add-on acquisitions expanding HVAC, plumbing, and energy-efficiency capabilities across regional markets.
Industrial Maintenance & Field Services
Advised on platform investments in millwrighting, mechanical services, and mission-critical facility support.
Healthcare Technology & Remote Monitoring
Guided investments in advanced remote cardiac monitoring and medical device platforms for improved patient outcomes.
IT Services & Cloud Security
Advised on the acquisition of cloud-security and compliance automation capabilities, strengthening managed services for regulated enterprises.
Ready to Talk About Your Next Move?
Whether you are launching a new platform, pursuing add-on acquisitions, or evaluating markets, a direct conversation with an expert advisor is the best place to begin.
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