About / How it works

The problem is not missing information. It is fragmented information.

The Origination Room exists to make acquisition sourcing more efficient for people who would rather evaluate businesses than spend every day hunting for them.

The philosophy

Good sourcing is a process of collection, organization, and judgment.

Opportunities appear across marketplaces, broker networks, newsletters, direct channels, and niche sources. We bring that scattered market into a more consistent research workflow.

01

Aggregate

Monitor fragmented acquisition sources and collect new opportunities.

02

Structure

Organize available financial and operating information into consistent fields.

03

Surface

Highlight businesses that may warrant a closer look, with concise context and watch-outs.

Clear boundaries

Research support—not a transaction intermediary.

The Origination Room is not a brokerage, investment fund, syndicate, search fund, investment bank, or generic business-buying course. We do not represent that every opportunity is off-market, proprietary, or exclusive.

The Origination Room provides informational deal sourcing and market research. It is not a broker-dealer, investment adviser, investment bank, or business brokerage, and does not provide investment, legal, accounting, or tax advice. Buyers must conduct their own diligence and engage appropriate professional advisers.

See the format

Review an illustrative Deal Feed.

See how opportunities, metrics, commentary, and watch-outs can be arranged for a faster first pass.

See sample deals