Origin Partners

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

Their services include deal origination, introducing qualified actionable acquisition opportunities for private equity groups, corporate acquirers, and family office clients. They also provide deep insights into emerging industry trends, enabling clients to execute their strategic theses. These trends encompass key areas such as market fragmentation and consolidation, valuation ranges, competitive dynamics, and subsector developments. For business owners, they facilitate confidential and meaningful connections that respect their time and align with their business objectives.

The process involves a confidential conversation with an Origin consultant, an introductory video meeting with the client, information collection, in-person meetings, site visits, presenting valuation ranges, due diligence, submission of a signed Letter of Intent (LOI), execution of the purchase agreement, and the closing and funding of the transaction. The leadership team includes Sean Murphy, the founder, who has a background in providing charitable solutions for high-net-worth individuals and financial advisors, and has experience in buy-side advisory providing deal origination services to private equity groups and family offices. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University and has a passion for golf, hiking, fishing, and spending time with friends and family.