Buy Side M&A Advisory
At Mergewave Capital, with over 7 years in the market and 70+ closed deals, we deliver buy-side advisory grounded in market intelligence, disciplined execution, and a deep understanding of what makes deals succeed.
Our Cases
Selected transactions. Solid results.
IDAP Group
Mergewave Capital acted as the advisor to Globaldev Group in the acquisition of Ukrainian IT company IDAP Group, representing the buyer throughout all stages of the transaction.
Mergewave Capital acted as the advisor to Globaldev Group in the acquisition of Ukrainian IT company IDAP Group, representing the buyer throughout all stages of the transaction.
IDAP Group
Mergewave Capital acted as the advisor to Globaldev Group in the acquisition of Ukrainian IT company IDAP Group, representing the buyer throughout all stages of the transaction.
Euvic Group
Mergewave Capital successfully guided Euvic Group through the consolidation of seven companies under a single umbrella, achieving full capital growth and ROI within just two years. We handled the entire process end-to-end.
Mergewave Capital successfully guided Euvic Group through the consolidation of seven companies under a single umbrella, achieving full capital growth and ROI within just two years. We handled the entire process end-to-end.
Euvic Group
Mergewave Capital successfully guided Euvic Group through the consolidation of seven companies under a single umbrella, achieving full capital growth and ROI within just two years. We handled the entire process end-to-end.
SERVICES
Who We Serve
01
Private Equity Funds
Our team helps identify off-market opportunities, conduct valuation assessments, and manage negotiations from start to close. With decades of experience in buy-side M&A, we understand the pace and precision of the industry perfectly.
Private Equity Funds
02
Family Offices
For family offices, acquisition targets are about long-term legacy and strategic alignment. We act as a trusted advisor, supporting multi-generational investment strategies with discretion, deep sector expertise, and rigorous due diligence.
03
Strategic Consolidators
We help strategic buyers execute their acquisition strategies with an end-to-end approach. Our buy-side advisory services guide you through the full cycle: sourcing, negotiation, and integration.
04
Private Investors
Individual or consortium private investors often face information gaps when entering the M&A space. We bridge those gaps and provide leverage. Our advisory team helps investors identify and evaluate target companies that strengthen and diversify their portfolios, and ensure each acquisition fits their growth strategy.
05
Corporate Development Teams
For companies with internal corporate development units, we act as an extension of your team. Our buy-side advisory practice plugs into your strategy, providing bandwidth, deep industry knowledge, and access to proprietary deal flow that strengthens your acquisition pipeline.
01
Private Equity Funds
Our team helps identify off-market opportunities, conduct valuation assessments, and manage negotiations from start to close. With decades of experience in buy-side M&A, we understand the pace and precision of the industry perfectly.
Private Equity Funds
02
Family Offices
For family offices, acquisition targets are about long-term legacy and strategic alignment. We act as a trusted advisor, supporting multi-generational investment strategies with discretion, deep sector expertise, and rigorous due diligence.
Family Offices
03
Strategic Consolidators
We help strategic buyers execute their acquisition strategies with an end-to-end approach. Our buy-side advisory services guide you through the full cycle: sourcing, negotiation, and integration.
Strategic Consolidators
04
Private Investors
Individual or consortium private investors often face information gaps when entering the M&A space. We bridge those gaps and provide leverage. Our advisory team helps investors identify and evaluate target companies that strengthen and diversify their portfolios, and ensure each acquisition fits their growth strategy.
Private Investors
05
Corporate Development Teams
For companies with internal corporate development units, we act as an extension of your team. Our buy-side advisory practice plugs into your strategy, providing bandwidth, deep industry knowledge, and access to proprietary deal flow that strengthens your acquisition pipeline.
Corporate Development Teams
01
Private Equity Funds
Our team helps identify off-market opportunities, conduct valuation assessments, and manage negotiations from start to close. With decades of experience in buy-side M&A, we understand the pace and precision of the industry perfectly.
Private Equity Funds
02
Family Offices
For family offices, acquisition targets are about long-term legacy and strategic alignment. We act as a trusted advisor, supporting multi-generational investment strategies with discretion, deep sector expertise, and rigorous due diligence.
Family Offices
03
Strategic Consolidators
We help strategic buyers execute their acquisition strategies with an end-to-end approach. Our buy-side advisory services guide you through the full cycle: sourcing, negotiation, and integration.
Strategic Consolidators
04
Private Investors
Individual or consortium private investors often face information gaps when entering the M&A space. We bridge those gaps and provide leverage. Our advisory team helps investors identify and evaluate target companies that strengthen and diversify their portfolios, and ensure each acquisition fits their growth strategy.
Private Investors
05
Corporate Development Teams
For companies with internal corporate development units, we act as an extension of your team. Our buy-side advisory practice plugs into your strategy, providing bandwidth, deep industry knowledge, and access to proprietary deal flow that strengthens your acquisition pipeline.
Corporate Development Teams
SERVICES
Buy-Side Advisory Services Offered
01
Assess the Market
We begin by looking beyond your ideal acquisition target. What is the macro trajectory of your sector? Our buy side advisory services bring to the table sector experience, proprietary deal-flow knowledge and a deep understanding of the markets that matter for your investment thesis.
Assess the Market
02
Define Targets & Criteria
Too many acquisition searches go off-track because the criteria weren’t precise. We help you codify what “good” looks like: size, geography, growth profile, culture, strategic fit. Then we refine that into a clear target universe.
03
Build Longlists & Run Outreach
Finding the right companies requires more than scanning public databases. We tap our network, deploy proprietary sourcing channels, and engage in directed outreach.
04
Ensuring the Security of Data Exchange and Communications
Confidentiality and integrity are non-negotiable. In a buy-side acquisition process, information flows fast and must be controlled. We deploy secure channels, implement rigorous communication protocols, and protect your interests throughout the deal lifecycle.
05
Review Quality of Earnings
When you like the business on paper, we look into the numbers. We assess earnings consistency, adjust for irregularities, and understand the quality of future cash flows. We make sure the financial underpinnings of the deal are actionable.
06
Orchestrate the Deal Process
From the first call to the signed agreement, we provide expert guidance. We structure process flows, align advisors, and ensure your team knows what’s next.
07
Lead Approach & Negotiations
When it’s go-time, we lead. We engage sellers, handle approach strategy, negotiate key terms, and work to preserve your upside while managing risks.
08
Drive Due Diligence to Close the Deal
As diligence kicks off, our team moves in parallel with your internal and external advisors. We track diligence findings, support integration planning and ultimately help you cross the finish line: deal done.
01
Assess the Market
We begin by looking beyond your ideal acquisition target. What is the macro trajectory of your sector? Our buy side advisory services bring to the table sector experience, proprietary deal-flow knowledge and a deep understanding of the markets that matter for your investment thesis.
Assess the Market
02
Define Targets & Criteria
Too many acquisition searches go off-track because the criteria weren’t precise. We help you codify what “good” looks like: size, geography, growth profile, culture, strategic fit. Then we refine that into a clear target universe.
Define Targets & Criteria
03
Build Longlists & Run Outreach
Finding the right companies requires more than scanning public databases. We tap our network, deploy proprietary sourcing channels, and engage in directed outreach.
Build Longlists & Run Outreach
04
Ensuring the Security of Data Exchange and Communications
Confidentiality and integrity are non-negotiable. In a buy-side acquisition process, information flows fast and must be controlled. We deploy secure channels, implement rigorous communication protocols, and protect your interests throughout the deal lifecycle.
Ensuring the Security of Data Exchange and Communications
05
Review Quality of Earnings
When you like the business on paper, we look into the numbers. We assess earnings consistency, adjust for irregularities, and understand the quality of future cash flows. We make sure the financial underpinnings of the deal are actionable.
Review Quality of Earnings
06
Orchestrate the Deal Process
From the first call to the signed agreement, we provide expert guidance. We structure process flows, align advisors, and ensure your team knows what’s next.
07
Lead Approach & Negotiations
When it’s go-time, we lead. We engage sellers, handle approach strategy, negotiate key terms, and work to preserve your upside while managing risks.
08
Drive Due Diligence to Close the Deal
As diligence kicks off, our team moves in parallel with your internal and external advisors. We track diligence findings, support integration planning and ultimately help you cross the finish line: deal done.
01
Assess the Market
We begin by looking beyond your ideal acquisition target. What is the macro trajectory of your sector? Our buy side advisory services bring to the table sector experience, proprietary deal-flow knowledge and a deep understanding of the markets that matter for your investment thesis.
Assess the Market
02
Define Targets & Criteria
Too many acquisition searches go off-track because the criteria weren’t precise. We help you codify what “good” looks like: size, geography, growth profile, culture, strategic fit. Then we refine that into a clear target universe.
Define Targets & Criteria
03
Build Longlists & Run Outreach
Finding the right companies requires more than scanning public databases. We tap our network, deploy proprietary sourcing channels, and engage in directed outreach.
Build Longlists & Run Outreach
04
Ensuring the Security of Data Exchange and Communications
Confidentiality and integrity are non-negotiable. In a buy-side acquisition process, information flows fast and must be controlled. We deploy secure channels, implement rigorous communication protocols, and protect your interests throughout the deal lifecycle.
Ensuring the Security of Data Exchange and Communications
05
Review Quality of Earnings
When you like the business on paper, we look into the numbers. We assess earnings consistency, adjust for irregularities, and understand the quality of future cash flows. We make sure the financial underpinnings of the deal are actionable.
Review Quality of Earnings
06
Orchestrate the Deal Process
From the first call to the signed agreement, we provide expert guidance. We structure process flows, align advisors, and ensure your team knows what’s next.
07
Lead Approach & Negotiations
When it’s go-time, we lead. We engage sellers, handle approach strategy, negotiate key terms, and work to preserve your upside while managing risks.
08
Drive Due Diligence to Close the Deal
As diligence kicks off, our team moves in parallel with your internal and external advisors. We track diligence findings, support integration planning and ultimately help you cross the finish line: deal done.
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Our Process
Why Us
Buy-Side Advisory that Delivers
01
Deep Sector & Industry Knowledge
We focus on sectors where we bring real context: IT & Outsource, Web3, MilTech, FinTech, HealthTech. Our advisory practice is built on observing real deal flows, understanding buyer-seller dynamics, and being aware of the subtle structural shifts.
Deep Sector & Industry Knowledge
02
Proprietary Deal Sourcing & Outreach
Most firms rely on marketed deals. We don’t. We activate proprietary sourcing channels, target off-market assets, and work quietly so you don’t end up in a bidding war from day one. Our track record shows that when you have first-look access, you get better outcomes.
03
Extension of Your Team
Engaging us means you don’t only hire an advisor. You add a seasoned acquisition team. We become your in-house M&A unit: from strategy to diligence, deal execution to closing.
01
Deep Sector & Industry Knowledge
We focus on sectors where we bring real context: IT & Outsource, Web3, MilTech, FinTech, HealthTech. Our advisory practice is built on observing real deal flows, understanding buyer-seller dynamics, and being aware of the subtle structural shifts.
Deep Sector & Industry Knowledge
02
Proprietary Deal Sourcing & Outreach
Most firms rely on marketed deals. We don’t. We activate proprietary sourcing channels, target off-market assets, and work quietly so you don’t end up in a bidding war from day one. Our track record shows that when you have first-look access, you get better outcomes.
Proprietary Deal Sourcing & Outreach
03
Extension of Your Team
Engaging us means you don’t only hire an advisor. You add a seasoned acquisition team. We become your in-house M&A unit: from strategy to diligence, deal execution to closing.
Extension of Your Team
01
Deep Sector & Industry Knowledge
We focus on sectors where we bring real context: IT & Outsource, Web3, MilTech, FinTech, HealthTech. Our advisory practice is built on observing real deal flows, understanding buyer-seller dynamics, and being aware of the subtle structural shifts.
Deep Sector & Industry Knowledge
02
Proprietary Deal Sourcing & Outreach
Most firms rely on marketed deals. We don’t. We activate proprietary sourcing channels, target off-market assets, and work quietly so you don’t end up in a bidding war from day one. Our track record shows that when you have first-look access, you get better outcomes.
Proprietary Deal Sourcing & Outreach
03
Extension of Your Team
Engaging us means you don’t only hire an advisor. You add a seasoned acquisition team. We become your in-house M&A unit: from strategy to diligence, deal execution to closing.
Extension of Your Team
Testimonials
The results speak. The sellers don’t have to.
The results speak.
The sellers don’t have to.
Kos Chekanov
CEO & Founder, Artkai
«Their ability to navigate complex transactions was particularly outstanding».
“Many people think M&A is only about finding a buyer. It's not. It’s about creating competitive tension around a well-prepared asset."
«Our experience with Mergewave Capital from A to Z was quite smooth».
“Many people think M&A is only about finding a buyer. It's not. It’s about creating competitive tension around a well-prepared asset."
Alex Kavinsky
CEO, 7Devs
Andrew Tsopych
CEO & Founder, Intobi
«Their personalized approach and deep understanding of our business needs are most impressive».
“Many people think M&A is only about finding a buyer. It's not. It’s about creating competitive tension around a well-prepared asset."
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TEAM
The Architects Behind Every Mandate
Kateryna Mykhaylova
Investment Director at Mergewave Capital
Business transformation and M&A professional with over 20 years of experience working with global companies across IT, e-commerce, game development, and AI platforms. For more than 7 years, she has led cross-border M&A transactions and post-merger integrations across the EU, UK, North America, and Latin America, advising both buyers and sellers. Kateryna manages transactions end-to-end and oversees post-deal integration, working directly with stakeholders and operational teams to ensure successful execution and value realization.
Artem Myrhorodskyi
Partner | Defence
Investment professional focused on defense and military technology companies. Specializes in M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships within the defense sector. At MergeWave Capital, he works with defense manufacturers and technology companies, leveraging strong industry connections across the U.S. and European military ecosystems to support cross-border partnerships, capital raises, and strategic transactions.
Kateryna Mykhaylova
Investment Director at Mergewave Capital
Business transformation and M&A professional with over 20 years of experience working with global companies across IT, e-commerce, game development, and AI platforms. For more than 7 years, she has led cross-border M&A transactions and post-merger integrations across the EU, UK, North America, and Latin America, advising both buyers and sellers. Kateryna manages transactions end-to-end and oversees post-deal integration, working directly with stakeholders and operational teams to ensure successful execution and value realization.
Artem Myrhorodskyi
Partner | Defence
Investment professional focused on defense and military technology companies. Specializes in M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships within the defense sector. At MergeWave Capital, he works with defense manufacturers and technology companies, leveraging strong industry connections across the U.S. and European military ecosystems to support cross-border partnerships, capital raises, and strategic transactions.
Kateryna Mykhaylova
Investment Director at Mergewave Capital
Business transformation and M&A professional with over 20 years of experience working with global companies across IT, e-commerce, game development, and AI platforms. For more than 7 years, she has led cross-border M&A transactions and post-merger integrations across the EU, UK, North America, and Latin America, advising both buyers and sellers. Kateryna manages transactions end-to-end and oversees post-deal integration, working directly with stakeholders and operational teams to ensure successful execution and value realization.
Artem Myrhorodskyi
Partner | Defence
Investment professional focused on defense and military technology companies. Specializes in M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships within the defense sector. At MergeWave Capital, he works with defense manufacturers and technology companies, leveraging strong industry connections across the U.S. and European military ecosystems to support cross-border partnerships, capital raises, and strategic transactions.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Every transaction is different.
We’ll walk you through the process, assess your situation, and outline the right approach for your goals.
Every transaction is different.
We’ll walk you through the process, assess your situation, and outline the right approach for your goals.