About

Origin is a financial services boutique specializing in buy-side mergers and acquisitions within the dynamic lower-middle-market landscape. With a wealth of multidisciplinary expertise, Origin is industry agnostic, providing actionable platform and add-on acquisition opportunities for discerning clients in any industry.

We operate in close collaboration with our private equity, family office, and corporate acquirer clients, functioning not just as deal origination providers, but as indispensable partners in their growth journey. Our approach is bespoke – each acquisition search engagement meticulously tailored to meet the unique requirements of our clients.

Buy-Side Mergers & Acquisitions

Services

DEAL ORIGINATION

Introducing qualified actionable acquisition opportunities for private equity groups, corporate acquirers, and family office clients.

INDUSTRY TRENDS

From our strategic vantage point in M&A, we provide deep insights into emerging industry trends, enabling us to guide our clients in executing their strategic theses. These trends encompass key areas such as market fragmentation and consolidation, valuation ranges, competitive dynamics, and subsector developments.

Business Owners

We understand that, as a business owner, you likely receive frequent inquiries about investment or acquisition opportunities, many of which can feel generic and unqualified.

At Origin, we value your time and the demands of running a business. If you’ve received an inquiry from us, it means our client has a genuine interest in exploring a transaction with you. We work closely with our clients to curate a highly targeted list of companies, ensuring introductions are qualified, efficient, and aligned with their specific investment thesis.

Our commitment is to facilitate confidential and meaningful connections that respect your time and align with your business objectives.

Process

Confidential conversation with Origin consultant

Introductory video meeting with client

Buyer (client) collects information, in-person meeting, site-visit, presents valuation range

Buyer conducts due diligence and submits a signed LOI (Letter of Intent)

Execution of purchase agreement, transaction is closed and funded

Leadership

Prior to founding Origin, Sean served as Vice President at a boutique buy side advisory providing deal origination services to private equity groups and family offices. Sean consistently delivered high quality introductions for clients to prospective small and medium sized business owners interested in exploring and executing acquisition transactions for both platform investments and add-on acquisitions. Prior to joining the world of buy side origination, Sean worked at Fidelity Charitable providing charitable solutions for high-net-worth individuals and Financial Advisors.

Originally from Cary, North Carolina, Sean holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University where he played Division 1 Ice Hockey for the Sun Devils. In his free time Sean enjoys playing golf, hiking, fishing, a good bourbon, and spending time with friends and family.

Sean Murphy

Founder