An operator-led boutique transaction advisory firm built by operators.
We help proven operators buy well, prepare properly for an exit, and run a disciplined transaction process — with operator-led financial and transaction consulting throughout.
Every advisor has built, scaled or sold a real business before writing checks.
Nothing you share leaves the room without your explicit consent.
Every listing we surface is reviewed by a human before publication.
We build partnerships across decades, not quarters.
Three principles that shape every decision.
Operator DNA
Every partner has built, scaled or sold a real business. We speak the language of P&Ls, not pitch decks.
One Discipline, Applied Consistently
Acquisition strategy, exit preparation, and transaction consulting — the same financial rigour applied to every mandate.
Long-Horizon Advice
We advise for the outcome, not the transaction count. Scope, role, and fees are documented before any work begins.
We back the operators we wish we'd had backing us.
Most of us spent a decade running businesses before we ever wrote a check. That perspective shapes how we advise sellers, how we structure recapitalizations, and how we underwrite real estate. We do the work the right way — quietly, patiently, and with respect for the legacies we touch.
Jan Strydom — Managing Partner · California CPA license 129147 (inactive)
Common questions.
What does Merge & Acquire do?
We are an operator-led boutique M&A advisory and opportunity platform. We support operators through acquisition strategy, exit preparation, and transaction consulting, and we publish curated opportunities for discovery and evaluation.
Who do you work with?
Proven operators building holding companies, business buyers, owners preparing for an exit, and aligned capital partners.
Do you charge to review an opportunity?
Reviewing a curated opportunity on the site is free. Any engagement terms for advisory work are documented in writing before we begin.
How do I start a conversation?
Use the contact page to schedule a strategy call. A senior team member responds personally to every serious inquiry.
The next chapter starts with a conversation.
Whether you are seeking an exit or expanding your portfolio, our advisory team provides the leverage and discretion your deal deserves.