Platform Search

Identify and acquire foundation companies that anchor industry consolidation strategies for leading private equity firms

Find Your Foundation

Every great buy-and-build starts with the right platform. We conduct exhaustive research to locate companies with strong management, defensible market positions, and clear pathways for add-on growth. Our team maps entire industries to understand the competitive landscape and pinpoint the platforms that will anchor your thesis.

Our Approach

1

Industry Mapping

Comprehensive landscape analysis of fragmented sectors with clear consolidation potential

2

Target Identification

Proprietary research to surface off-market platform opportunities that match your criteria

3

Criteria Alignment

Confirm company revenue, mix, facility size, capabilities, and growth potential

4

Growth Validation

Verify add-on runway, unit economics, and post-acquisition consolidation potential

Why BowPoint

Direct access to off-market platform opportunities
Deep industry expertise across 15+ sectors
Confidential, targeted outreach to ownership
Comprehensive industry landscapes
Post-acquisition add-on sourcing continuity
Proven track record: 280+ transactions closed

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