Your entire acquisition journey, in one place.
Acquire Scout brings together business listings from across the web, scores them against your buyer profile, and guides you through every step — from first contact to closing day.
Free to get started. No credit card required.
Sound familiar?
Buying a business is one of the biggest decisions you'll make. The process shouldn't feel like a second job.
Listings scattered across a dozen sites
BizBuySell, BizQuest, LoopNet, and more — each with their own search, their own format, and no way to compare side by side.
No way to know if a deal is worth pursuing
You spend hours on a listing only to realize it doesn't match what you're looking for. There's no scoring, no filter for your specific profile.
Deals tracked in spreadsheets and sticky notes
Where did you leave off with that HVAC company? Was it pre-LOI or waiting on financials? Keeping track manually is a full-time job.
Built for buyers like you
Acquire Scout is for serious buyers — people with the capital, experience, and intent to close a deal.
The Executive
Corporate experience. Ready to own.
20 years building divisions for other people. Now looking to put their capital and expertise to work acquiring a business they can run on their own terms.
The Operator
Already owns one. Looking for more.
A proven business owner with systems, capital, and a playbook for growth. Expanding the portfolio — the next acquisition needs to be the right fit.
The Career Changer
Trading salary for ownership.
A senior professional with capital, drive, and a clear vision. Done climbing someone else's ladder — buying a business is the move that changes everything.
Everything you need to buy a business
Acquire Scout is the organized, focused workspace that serious buyers deserve.
Aggregated Listings
Search BizBuySell, BizQuest, LoopNet, and more from a single dashboard. No more tab-switching.
Smart Scoring
Every listing is scored against your buyer profile — industry, asking price, cash flow, geography — so you know exactly what's worth your time.
Deal Pipeline
Track every business you're pursuing through each stage of the acquisition process, from first contact to due diligence.
Stage-Aware Resources
Signed an NDA? We surface LOI templates and guidance automatically. The right resources at exactly the right moment.
Businesses waiting to be found
Thousands of profitable businesses change hands every year. Acquire Scout helps you find the ones that fit your criteria.
Restaurants & Hospitality
$150K – $2MCafes, full-service restaurants, catering companies, and event venues with loyal customer bases.
Home & Trade Services
$200K – $3MHVAC, plumbing, landscaping, and electrical businesses — recession-resistant with recurring contracts.
Retail & E-Commerce
$100K – $1.5MEstablished storefronts and online shops with inventory, brand equity, and customer lists included.
Professional Services
$300K – $5MAccounting firms, marketing agencies, consulting practices, and staffing companies with retainer revenue.
How it works
Up and running in minutes, organized for months.
Set your buyer profile
Tell us what you're looking for — industry, deal size, location, cash flow requirements, and your experience level. Your profile drives everything.
Get your curated deal list
Acquire Scout searches across the major listing platforms and returns a scored, ranked list of businesses matched to your profile. Updated regularly.
Track and close with confidence
Move deals through your pipeline and access the right resources at each stage — NDAs, LOIs, due diligence checklists, and more.
Ready to find your next business?
Join the waitlist for early access to Acquire Scout — the first platform built for serious business buyers, not just browsers.
Currently in beta — limited spots available.