Why Private Equity Firms and Deal Brokers Choose MBBI

Last updated April 11th, 2025

Introduction
What Today’s Dealmakers Are Really Looking For
Deal Flow That Delivers
Off-Market Opportunities, Referrals, and Strategic Intros
Tools Built for Professionals
BizBuySell, IBISWorld, Events, and the Member Directory
Midwest Focus, Real Reach
Why Regional Access Drives Better Transactions
Built-In Value for Sponsors
How MBBI Maximizes Brand Visibility and Long-Term ROI
Take the Next Step
Join the Network or Sponsor What’s Next

Originally published April 5th, 2025

Introduction

What Today’s Dealmakers Are Really Looking For

The M&A landscape is crowded with networking groups, digital directories, and conferences promising “access” and “insight.” But for seasoned private equity firms and experienced intermediaries, real value doesn’t come from casual connections—it comes from vetted relationships, smarter referrals, and actionable deal flow. That’s exactly where MBBI stands out.

The Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries (MBBI) has quietly become the go-to M&A network for professionals who are serious about closing deals, building trust, and gaining leverage through every stage of a transaction. From curated connections to data-driven tools, MBBI equips its members with everything needed to compete and win in the mid-market.

Deal Flow That Delivers

Off-Market Opportunities, Referrals, and Strategic Intros

For private equity firms and deal brokers, access to reliable deal flow is everything. MBBI serves as a trusted M&A network where connections aren’t just made—they’re qualified. Whether you’re looking to source a mid-market acquisition or position a business for sale, MBBI’s member base provides direct access to both sides of the table.

Over 90% of MBBI members have given or received a referral within the network. The conversations aren’t passive—they lead to real results. Unlike broad-spectrum directories, the MBBI community is targeted, regional, and professionally curated. It’s a platform where you can find quality M&A deals, streamline business sales, and schedule meaningful conversations that lead to transactions.

If you’re looking to connect with experienced business brokers in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, or Iowa, there is no better place than MBBI.

Tools Built for Professionals

BizBuySell, IBISWorld, Events, and the Member Directory

The strength of a network is only as powerful as the tools it provides. MBBI offers more than a place to meet—it delivers real infrastructure for professionals who work in buying, selling, and advising small to mid-sized businesses.

Every member gets access to:

BizBuySell, the nation’s largest business-for-sale marketplace, exclusive to MBBI members
IBISWorld, offering in-depth industry research that supports due diligence and valuations
A searchable Member Directory to find legal, financial, and operational partners
Invitations to M&A-focused events and deal summits held throughout the Midwest

These resources aren’t gimmicks—they’re used by investment firms, brokers, and corporate strategists to execute deals more effectively. Whether you’re preparing to list a business or trying to conduct due diligence, MBBI offers the right tools at the right time.

Midwest Focus, Real Reach

Why Regional Access Drives Better Transactions

MBBI is built around the belief that real relationships are forged face-to-face and within regional ecosystems that matter. By focusing on Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, and Iowa, MBBI gives dealmakers the ability to move efficiently, meet in person, and tap into local expertise that national networks often overlook. Business brokers in the Midwest are constantly navigating succession planning, legacy exits, and family-run businesses looking for their next chapter. MBBI understands these dynamics and creates space for meaningful partnerships—from first introductions to final negotiations. For PE firms seeking off-market opportunities, being close to the ground isn’t optional; it’s essential. That’s why MBBI’s regional chapters are more than geographic labels—they’re active hubs for targeted dealmaking.

Built-In Value for Sponsors

How MBBI Maximizes Brand Visibility and Long-Term ROI

Sponsoring MBBI isn’t just about slapping a logo on an event flyer. It’s about strategic visibility with a vetted audience that includes private equity professionals, business brokers, attorneys, and accountants. Whether you’re a law firm looking to reach more intermediaries or a service provider with value to offer M&A professionals, MBBI creates access that matters.

Sponsors get front-and-center exposure at in-person events, across digital newsletters, and inside member-only content. With most MBBI members involved in active transactions throughout the year, the visibility isn’t passive. It’s performance-oriented.

If you’re looking to secure competitive positioning and align with trusted decision-makers in the Midwest, this is your platform.

Take the Next Step

Join the Network or Sponsor What’s Next

MBBI continues to grow because it provides more than a database—it delivers a strategic edge. With new members joining each month and a growing calendar of events, the opportunity to expand your reach, build smarter pipelines, and close deals faster is right here.

Private equity firms. Business brokers. Legal advisors. If you’re working in the business of transition, MBBI is the network you want to be a part of.

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