- Identify and source software businesses that meet acquisition criteria and key performance metrics.
- Develop and execute targeted prospecting campaigns through email and outbound calls, testing new business development strategies.
- Build and nurture relationships with prospective acquisition targets and sell-side M&A investment banking firms.
- Lead preliminary acquisition evaluations, including initial business and financial due diligence and opportunity and risk assessments.
- Manage and update the deal pipeline as targets and information emerge.
- Conduct industry and market research to identify trends and acquisition opportunities.
- Review and analyze investment materials, synthesizing data into concise insights and presentations.
- Drive acquisition opportunities forward and maintain momentum throughout the deal lifecycle, from sourcing to execution.
- Prioritize and delegate tasks based on deal timelines and strategic importance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on data requests, due diligence, internal alignment, and deal execution.