State 17 Capital · Buy-Side M&A Advisory

Connecting founder and family-owned businesses with serious, well-capitalized buyers.

We are a buy-side M&A advisory firm specializing in proprietary deal origination for private equity and strategic acquirers. We find the right businesses, run a direct and transparent process, and help good companies reach the right home.

Wherever You Are in Your Journey

However you think about the future of your business, there is a path that respects what you have built.

01

Just Exploring

Curious what your business is worth and open to seeing a credible offer.

02

Ready to Grow

At an inflection point and looking for a partner with capital and resources to reach the next level.

03

Taking Some Chips Off the Table

After years of hard work, looking to access liquidity while staying involved.

04

Planning Your Exit

Selling to retire or to move on to what is next, and wanting it done right.

Speak With Our Team

No pressure and no obligation. Every conversation is confidential.

A direct line from owners to the right buyers.

We sit between founder and family-owned businesses and a vetted network of capitalized buyers, running one accountable, confidential process from first call to close.

Founder & Family-Owned Businesses

Owners exploring a sale, growth partner, or liquidity.

State17

State17

Proprietary sourcing and a direct, transparent process.

Vetted, Capitalized Buyers

Private equity and strategic acquirers, matched to fit.

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A Sourcing Partner Built for Disciplined Buyers

  • Proprietary Deal Origination

    We uncover off-market opportunities through direct outreach and relationships, not auction processes.

  • Mandate Alignment

    Targeted searches built to your exact criteria, from platforms to add-ons.

  • Owner-Ready Introductions

    We connect you with founders who are informed, prepared, and genuinely engaged.

  • Sector Focus

    Deep concentration in property restoration, remediation, and the specialty trades, with adjacency across the broader services economy.

Our Process

  1. 01

    Initial Conversation

    We learn your goals, your business, and the outcome that would make this worthwhile for you.

  2. 02

    Guidance and Preparation

    We advise on positioning, valuation expectations, and what kind of buyer is the right fit, then prepare you for a clean process.

  3. 03

    The Right Introduction

    We connect you with a vetted, capitalized buyer who is genuinely excited about the business and committed to its future.

Why Owners and Buyers Work With State17

Senior-Level Attention

You work directly with our principals from the first call through close.

A Disciplined, Honest Process

Direct and transparent communication at every step, with no surprises and no games.

A Vetted Buyer Network

We bring buyers who are serious, capitalized, and the right fit, not just any name with interest.

Selective by Design

We pursue a small number of opportunities where the fit is real, rather than pushing volume.

Let's start a conversation.

Whether you are an owner exploring your options or an acquirer looking for the right opportunity, we would like to hear from you. Every conversation is confidential.