At Haven Commerce, we specialize in helping growth-focused software firms, D2C brands, and local businesses achieve their strategic goals through well-executed acquisitions.

Our Buyside Advisory services are tailored for mid-stage, venture-backed, and growth-equity-supported companies seeking to unlock new opportunities and scale efficiently.

Why Choose a Buyside Advisory Firm?

For many mid-market companies, acquisitions are a powerful path to growth—accelerating market entry, expanding product capabilities, or achieving operational synergies. However, most small SaaS firms are not staffed to source, close and integrate acquisitions. The acquisition process can be complex, resource-intensive, and fraught with challenges. That’s where Haven Commerce comes in. We provide the expertise, objectivity, and strategic focus you need to confidently pursue and execute acquisitions that align with your long-term goals.

Ideal Client Profile

Our Buyside Advisory services are designed for companies that:

• Are venture-backed or growth-equity-funded, with $5M to $50M in revenue.

• Recognize the strategic value of corporate development but aren’t yet ready to hire a full-time corporate development team.

• Seek to build or expand their acquisition pipeline, either as part of a growth strategy or in preparation for a future sale.

• Have leadership teams and boards that value disciplined, data-driven approaches to acquisitions.

How We Help

Haven Commerce acts as an extension of your team, providing end-to-end support for the acquisition process. Our services include:

1. Corporate Development Strategy

   • Map the strategic landscape to identify opportunities that align with your business goals.

   • Develop actionable acquisition strategies that prioritize value creation.

   • Perform strategic assessments to understand market dynamics and competitive positioning.

2. Target Identification and Outreach

   • Conduct comprehensive research to build and refine a universe of potential acquisition targets.

   • Develop and prioritize a target list based on fit, synergies, and market potential.

   • Initiate and manage outreach to potential targets, ensuring professional and confidential engagement.

3. Transaction Support

   • Act as the quarterback for the acquisition process, coordinating internal and external stakeholders.

   • Manage due diligence efforts, evaluating financial, operational, and strategic risks.

   • Support valuation analysis and negotiation of deal terms.

   • Collaborate with legal and financial advisors to ensure smooth transaction execution.

4. Integration Preparation

   • Assist in developing integration plans to maximize value realization post-acquisition.

   • Identify potential risks and mitigation strategies to set the stage for long-term success.

Why Haven Commerce?

With over 25 years of industry experience and a proven track record in corporate development, Haven Commerce offers a unique combination of strategic insight, technical expertise, and practical execution. We pride ourselves on being not just advisors, but true partners in helping you achieve transformative growth.

Let us help you navigate the complexities of acquisitions with confidence and clarity.