Sell-Side Deal Origination
We help founders find the right partner at the right time
Cobalt Pond connects founder-owned businesses with vetted private equity firms seeking acquisition opportunities. There is no cost to the seller — ever.
About Cobalt Pond
The quiet path to your most important transaction
Cobalt Pond specializes in connecting founder-owned businesses with private equity funds that are actively seeking acquisition opportunities. Our process is professional, discreet, and designed to deliver outcomes where both sides win.
We work alongside established buy-side advisors who represent capitalized funds with track records of closing multiple deals per year. When you work with us, you get access to a curated network of serious buyers — not tire kickers.
Our team is compensated by the buy side. There is no cost or obligation to you.
How It Works
A straightforward process built on trust
We have refined a process that respects your time, protects your confidentiality, and puts you in complete control at every step.
Discovery
We learn about your business, your goals, and what a successful outcome looks like for you. Everything shared is held in strict confidence.
Matching
We identify which of our private equity partners are the strongest fit based on sector focus, deal size, geography, and acquisition strategy.
Introduction
With your approval, we share a blinded summary with selected buyers. You decide which parties to engage and which to pass on.
Transaction
When a buyer chooses to pursue, we facilitate introductions and next steps — always adhering to your process and timeline.
Sectors We Serve
Focused expertise across four verticals
Our private equity partners are actively acquiring founder-owned businesses in these sectors. If your company operates in one of these spaces, we likely already have a buyer looking for a business like yours.
Refrigeration Services
$5M – $50M+ Revenue
Commercial and industrial refrigeration companies providing installation, maintenance, repair, and compliance services across the equipment lifecycle.
Towing Services
$5M – $50M+ Revenue
Diversified towing operators with consensual and non-consensual capabilities, serving municipal, DOT, and commercial customers.
Commercial Bakeries
$10M – $200M+ Revenue
Scalable frozen bakery operations, primarily non-branded and private label manufacturers with diversified customer bases.
HVAC Services
$5M – $50M Revenue
Commercial and residential HVAC contractors in the Midwest and Southeast with balanced installation, maintenance, and service revenue.
Is your business a fit?
If you own a business with $5M+ in revenue and have thought about what comes next, we should talk.
Get in TouchWhy Cobalt Pond
Built around what matters most to founders
We have one job: help you explore your options with clarity, confidence, and zero pressure. Here is what that looks like.
Zero cost to you
Our team is compensated by the private equity firms we work with. You will never receive an invoice, retainer request, or hidden fee from us.
Complete discretion
Your business information is never shared without your explicit approval. We work with blinded summaries until you decide which parties to engage with.
You control the process
You choose which buyers to meet, when to share information, and whether to move forward. There is no pressure, no timeline imposed, and no commitment required.
Vetted partners only
We work exclusively with capitalized private equity funds that have a proven track record of successfully closing multiple deals per year. No tire kickers, no time wasters.
Get in Touch
Start with a conversation
Whether you are actively considering a transaction or just curious about what your options might look like, we are happy to talk. Every conversation is confidential, and there is never any obligation to move forward.