Thesis Capital

Scout Program

Know A Business We Should Meet?

Our scouts help us find extraordinary companies run by people who deserve a real partner. If you know one, we want to hear about it. and there is a meaningful referral fee when a deal closes.

Introduce Us to a Business

How It Works

Simple. Three steps

01

Make the introduction

Connect us with a business owner who might be open to a conversation. A warm email or phone call is all it takes. We handle everything from there.

02

We do the work

We pursue the relationship, conduct diligence, negotiate, and close. You don't need to manage the process or stay involved unless you want to.

03

Get paid when we close

When a deal you introduced closes, you receive a meaningful referral fee; paid at closing, no strings attached.

The Fee

A meaningful fee. Not a token gesture

We pay referral fees that are commensurate with the value of the introduction. On a lower middle-market acquisition, that’s a significant number; not a finder’s fee that gets lost in the noise of a closing statement.

We’ll discuss the specific structure when you make an introduction. We’re transparent about how fees are calculated and we pay promptly at closing.

Ask Us About the Fee Structure

Who Scouts for Us

Our scouts come from all walks of business

Accountants & CPAs

You see your clients' financials. You know which ones are profitable, well-run, and approaching a transition. We'd like to meet them.

Attorneys & Advisors

Business lawyers, estate planners, and financial advisors often know when a client is thinking about selling; months or years before it goes to market.

Business Brokers

We work directly with brokers. If you have a listing that fits our criteria, there's no reason not to bring it to us.

Operators & Executives

Former executives, industry operators, and people with deep networks in a specific sector often know who's ready to sell before anyone else does.

Lenders & Bankers

Commercial bankers and SBA lenders see businesses in transition. A client paying off debt or looking for a succession path may be ready for a conversation.

Industry Insiders

Suppliers, customers, trade association members; anyone who knows a business well and can make a credible introduction.

What to Look For

The businesses we want to meet

$15M – $80M in enterprise value
$3M+ in annual free cash flow
Founder, family, and or investor owned
Entire US
Services, manufacturing, distribution, or industrial
10+ years of operating history
Owner open to a conversation (or transition)
Stable or growing; not a turnaround
Full investment criteria →

Have a business in mind?

Reach out with whatever you have; a name, a referral, or a full introduction. We’ll respond quickly and treat every conversation with discretion.

Make an Introduction