100 industries · 500 strategic playbooks

M&A intelligence,
industry by industry.

Strategic Capacity and M&A integration insights across 100 lower-middle-market sectors. Five playbooks per industry, applied through the Prime Architecture^™ Method and the Battle-Ready Index^™.

100

Industries

Trades, manufacturing, healthcare, distribution, professional services, vertical SaaS, consumer, food, construction.

5

Playbooks each

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

500

Total playbooks

Each ~1,200 words of substantive, industry-specific intelligence.

III

Pillars applied

Organizational integrity. Human capital integrity. Integration optimization.

Construction-adjacent

8 industries · 40 playbooks

Civil Construction

$15M–$120M · 5.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Specialty Contracting

$10M–$80M · 5.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Building Products Manufacturers

$10M–$80M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Roofing Materials Manufacturing

$15M–$120M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Specialty Equipment Rentals

$10M–$80M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Site Work / Earth Moving

$10M–$80M · 5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Demolition Services

$5M–$50M · 5.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Construction Supply (Tools, Fasteners)

$10M–$80M · 6x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Consumer Services

10 industries · 50 playbooks

Childcare / Daycare

$3M–$30M · 6x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Tutoring & Supplemental Education

$2M–$20M · 6x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Pet Grooming

$2M–$15M · 5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Pet Boarding & Daycare

$2M–$15M · 5.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Residential Cleaning Services

$2M–$15M · 5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Commercial Cleaning Services

$5M–$50M · 5.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Specialty Fitness Studios

$2M–$20M · 5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Auto Repair Shops

$2M–$15M · 5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Auto Body / Collision Repair

$5M–$50M · 6.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Specialty Retail (Multi-Location)

$5M–$50M · 5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Distribution & Logistics

10 industries · 50 playbooks

Wholesale Distribution

$15M–$120M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Industrial Distribution

$20M–$150M · 7.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Food Distribution

$20M–$200M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Building Products Distribution

$20M–$200M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Auto Parts Distribution

$10M–$80M · 6x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Medical Supply Distribution

$15M–$120M · 8x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Third-Party Logistics (3PL)

$15M–$120M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Last-Mile Delivery

$5M–$50M · 5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Freight Brokerage

$10M–$80M · 5.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Cold Storage & Refrigerated Warehousing

$15M–$120M · 11x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Food & Beverage

8 industries · 40 playbooks

Multi-Unit QSR Operators

$10M–$80M · 5.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Multi-Brand Franchise Operators

$15M–$120M · 6x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Catering & Corporate Dining

$5M–$50M · 5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Specialty Coffee & Cafés

$3M–$25M · 6x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Craft Brewing & Distilling

$5M–$50M · 6x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Specialty Food Distribution

$10M–$80M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Ghost Kitchens & Virtual Restaurants

$2M–$20M · 4x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Specialty Food Manufacturing (Branded)

$5M–$50M · 9x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Healthcare Services

12 industries · 60 playbooks

Dental Practices

$3M–$30M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Veterinary Clinics

$2M–$15M · 9x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Behavioral Health Services

$5M–$50M · 9x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Physical Therapy

$3M–$25M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Home Health Care

$5M–$50M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Dermatology Practices

$5M–$40M · 10x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Optometry Practices

$2M–$15M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Senior Care / Assisted Living

$8M–$80M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Urgent Care Clinics

$5M–$40M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Medical Aesthetics / Med Spas

$2M–$20M · 8x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

ABA Therapy Services

$5M–$50M · 8x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Specialty Pharmacy

$15M–$120M · 9x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Manufacturing

15 industries · 75 playbooks

Precision Machining

$8M–$50M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Metal Fabrication

$6M–$60M · 6x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Plastic Injection Molding

$10M–$80M · 6.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Tool & Die Manufacturing

$5M–$30M · 5.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Custom Packaging

$10M–$80M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Wire & Cable Assembly

$6M–$40M · 6x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Industrial Coatings

$5M–$40M · 6x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Specialty Food Manufacturing

$8M–$60M · 7.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Aerospace Components

$10M–$80M · 8x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Medical Device Manufacturing

$10M–$100M · 10x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Specialty Chemicals

$8M–$60M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Electronics Manufacturing Services

$10M–$80M · 6x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Specialty Textiles Manufacturing

$6M–$40M · 5.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Furniture Manufacturing

$8M–$60M · 5.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Concrete Products Manufacturing

$10M–$80M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Professional Services

12 industries · 60 playbooks

Accounting / CPA Firms

$3M–$30M · 8x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

IT Managed Services Providers (MSPs)

$3M–$30M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Cybersecurity Services

$3M–$30M · 9x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Marketing Agencies

$3M–$25M · 6x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Engineering Services

$5M–$50M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Architecture Firms

$3M–$25M · 5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Boutique Consulting Firms

$3M–$30M · 6x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Insurance Brokers

$3M–$30M · 10x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Wealth Management RIAs

$3M–$30M · 10x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Boutique Law Firms

$3M–$30M · 5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Staffing Agencies

$10M–$80M · 5.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Translation & Localization Services

$3M–$25M · 6x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Trades & Home Services

15 industries · 75 playbooks

HVAC

$8M–$60M · 6.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Plumbing Services

$5M–$40M · 5.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Electrical Contracting

$6M–$80M · 6x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Roofing Contracting

$5M–$50M · 5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Landscaping Services

$4M–$45M · 5.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Pest Control Services

$3M–$30M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Pool Services

$3M–$25M · 5.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Garage Door Services

$3M–$25M · 6x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Window Cleaning Services

$2M–$15M · 5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Tree Services

$3M–$20M · 5.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Septic Services

$2M–$15M · 5.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Solar Installation

$10M–$80M · 5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Painting Contractors

$3M–$30M · 5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Flooring Installation

$4M–$30M · 5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Fence Installation

$2M–$15M · 4.5x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Vertical SaaS / Tech

10 industries · 50 playbooks

Property Management Software

$5M–$40M · 8x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Healthcare Practice Management Software

$5M–$50M · 9x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Construction Management Software

$5M–$40M · 8x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Field Service Management Software

$3M–$30M · 8x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Auto Dealer Software

$5M–$50M · 8x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Restaurant POS & Management Software

$5M–$50M · 8x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Legal Practice Management Software

$3M–$30M · 8x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Education Management Software

$5M–$40M · 7x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Manufacturing ERP Software

$5M–$50M · 8x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence

Logistics & Supply Chain Software

$5M–$40M · 8x mid

Buying · Selling · Value Gap · Integration · Diligence