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Investor Sourcing

The Investor Sourcing phase is critical for ensuring the right capital partners are aligned with the business’s goals.

CYG Partners leverages its extensive network and strategic approach to connect sellers with the most suitable investors, driving both value creation and long-term alignment.

Define Investor Profile

Inputs

Insights from the Business Valuation and Transaction Structuring phases

Client’s capital needs, industry focus, and preferred investor characteristics

Actions

Develop a profile of the ideal investor, including deal preferences, ticket size, and risk appetite

Output

A clear definition of the target investor profile

Actions

Leverage proprietary databases, market research, and existing networks to identify potential investors

Shortlist investors based on their track record, industry expertise, and alignment with the client’s goals

Output

A comprehensive list of high-potential investors

Actions

Create tailored messaging for each investor category (e.g., strategic investors vs. private equity funds)

Draft teasers and presentations highlighting the opportunity

Establish an outreach timeline to ensure efficient and targeted communication

Output

A well-defined investor outreach plan

Actions

Initiate confidential outreach with shortlisted investors under NDAs

Present marketing materials (e.g., teasers, CIMs) and address preliminary queries

Facilitate initial meetings between investors and the client’s leadership team

Output

Initial investor interest and feedback on the opportunity

Actions

Assess investor feedback and interest levels

Evaluate the strategic alignment, deal terms, and added value offered by each investor

Rank investors based on their ability to meet the client’s goals

Output

A prioritized list of investors ready for advanced discussions

Actions

Transition interested investors to the negotiation phase for term discussions

Ensure alignment on financial terms, governance expectations, and strategic goals

Output

Committed investors ready to proceed to formal deal structuring

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Investor Sourcing

Define Investor Profile

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Insights from the Business Valuation

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Transaction Structuring phases

Action Icon Develop a profile of the ideal investor, including deal preferences, ticket size, and risk appetite
Action Icon A clear definition of the target investor profile

Investor Sourcing

Build Investor List

Action Icon Leverage proprietary databases, market research, and existing networks to identify potential investors
Action Icon Shortlist investors based on their track record, industry expertise, and alignment with the client’s goals
Action Icon A comprehensive list of high-potential investors

Investor Sourcing

Develop Investor Outreach Strategy

Action Icon Create tailored messaging for each investor category (e.g., strategic investors vs. private equity funds)
Action Icon Draft teasers and presentations highlighting the opportunity
Action Icon Establish an outreach timeline to ensure efficient and targeted communication
Action Icon A well-defined investor outreach plan

Investor Sourcing

Engage with Investors

Action Icon Initiate confidential outreach with shortlisted investors under NDAs
Action Icon Present marketing materials (e.g., teasers, CIMs) and address preliminary queries
Action Icon Facilitate initial meetings between investors and the client’s leadership team
Action Icon Initial investor interest and feedback on the opportunity

Investor Sourcing

Evaluate Investor Fit

Action Icon Assess investor feedback and interest levels
Action Icon Evaluate the strategic alignment, deal terms, and added value offered by each investor
Action Icon Rank investors based on their ability to meet the client’s goals
Action Icon A prioritized list of investors ready for advanced discussions

Investor Sourcing

Advance to Negotiations

Action Icon Transition interested investors to the negotiation phase for term discussions
Action Icon Ensure alignment on financial terms, governance expectations, and strategic goals
Action Icon Committed investors ready to proceed to formal deal structuring