A boutique buy side advisory
WHERE OPPORTUNITY BEGINS
Buy Side Mergers & Acquisitions
About
Origin is an exclusive financial services boutique specializing in buy-side mergers and acquisitions within the dynamic lower-middle-market landscape. Boasting a wealth of multidisciplinary expertise, Origin is industry agnostic providing actionable acquisition opportunities for discerning clients in any industry. Our unwavering principles of reliability, pliancy, and confidentiality raise the bar of professionalism in the industry. We operate in close collaboration with our private equity, family office, and corporate acquirer clients, functioning not just as deal origination providers, but as indispensable partners in their growth journey. Our approach is bespoke – each acquisition search engagement meticulously tailored to meet the unique requirements of our clients.
Mergers and Acquisitions Consulting
BUY-SIDE DEAL ORIGINATION
Sourcing qualified actionable acquisition opportunities for clients including private equity groups, corporate acquirers, and family offices.
INDUSTRY TRENDS
Being on the front lines of M&A, we are able to see industry trends to help our clients execute on their thesis or pivot when needed. These trends include fragmentation vs consolidation, valuation ranges, competitive landscape, subsectors, etc.
Business Owners
We recognize that as a business owner, you likely receive numerous inquiries on a weekly or even daily basis regarding investment or acquisition opportunities for your business. We understand that these inquiries can sometimes resemble broad fishing campaigns, making it challenging to discern which are genuinely worthwhile and legitimate.
At Origin, we acknowledge the value of your time and the demands of running a business. Therefore, if you have received an inquiry from Origin, rest assured that our client is sincerely interested in exploring a transaction with you. Our approach involves working closely with our clients to meticulously curate a short and targeted list of companies. This process aligns with our client's specific investment thesis, allowing us to make qualified and mutually beneficial introductions accurately and efficiently. Our commitment is to facilitate confidential and meaningful connections that respect your time and align with your business objectives.
Process
1
Confidential conversation with Origin consultant
2
Introductory video meeting with client
3
Buyer (client) collects information, in-person meeting, site-visit, presents valuation range
4
Buyer conducts due diligence and submits a signed LOI (Letter of Intent)
5
Execution of purchase agreement, transaction is closed and funded
Team
Prior to founding Origin, Sean served as Vice President at a boutique buy side advisory providing deal origination services to private equity groups and family offices. Sean consistently delivered high quality introductions for clients to prospective small and medium sized business owners interested in exploring and executing acquisition transactions for both platform investments and complimentary add-on acquisitions. Prior to joining the world of buy side origination, Sean worked at Fidelity Charitable providing charitable solutions for high-net-worth individuals and Financial Advisors.
Originally from Cary, North Carolina, Sean holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University where he played Division 1 Ice Hockey for the Sun Devils. In his free time Sean enjoys playing golf, hiking, fishing, a good bourbon, and spending time with friends and family.
Sean Murphy
Founder