buyer-list
Build and organize a universe of potential acquirers for sell-side M&A processes. Identifies strategic and financial buyers, assesses fit, and prioritizes outreach. Use when preparing for a sell-side mandate, building a buyer universe, or evaluating potential partners. Triggers on "buyer list", "buyer universe", "potential acquirers", "who would buy this", "strategic buyers", or "financial sponsors".
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/financial-services --skill buyer-list- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads buyer-list automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Buyer List
Workflow
Step 1: Understand the Target
- Company description, sector, and business model
- Revenue, EBITDA, and growth profile
- Key assets and capabilities (IP, customer relationships, geographic footprint, team)
- Expected valuation range
- Seller preferences (strategic vs. financial, management continuity, timeline)
Step 2: Strategic Buyers
Identify strategic acquirers across categories:
Direct Competitors
- Companies in the same space that would gain market share
- Rationale: Revenue synergies, eliminate competitor, scale
Adjacent Players
- Companies in adjacent markets that could expand into the target's space
- Rationale: Product extension, cross-sell, new market entry
Vertical Integrators
- Customers or suppliers that could integrate vertically
- Rationale: Supply chain control, margin capture, strategic lock-in
Platform Builders
- Large companies building a platform in the space through M&A
- Rationale: Tuck-in acquisition, fill capability gap
For each strategic buyer, assess:
| Buyer | Sector | Revenue | Strategic Fit | Financial Capacity | M&A Track Record | Likelihood | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High/Med/Low | Active/Moderate/None | A/B/C |
Step 3: Financial Sponsors
Identify PE/financial buyers:
Platform Investors
- Sponsors looking for a new platform in this sector
- Criteria: Fund size, sector focus, deal size range
Add-on Buyers
- Sponsors with existing portfolio companies that could acquire the target as a bolt-on
- Identify the specific portfolio company and synergy rationale
Growth Equity
- For earlier-stage or high-growth targets
- Minority vs. majority preference
For each sponsor:
| Sponsor | Fund Size | Sector Focus | Portfolio Overlap | Recent Activity | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A/B/C |
Step 4: Prioritization
Tier the buyer list:
- Tier 1 (5-10): Highest strategic fit, proven acquirers, clear rationale — contact first
- Tier 2 (10-15): Good fit but less obvious — contact in second wave
- Tier 3 (10-20): Possible but lower probability — contact if process needs broadening
Step 5: Contact Mapping
For each Tier 1 buyer:
- Key decision maker (CEO, Corp Dev head, Partner)
- Relationship status (existing relationship, cold outreach, need introduction)
- Known preferences or constraints (size, geography, structure)
- Best approach channel
Step 6: Output
- Excel workbook with:
- Strategic buyers tab (sorted by tier)
- Financial sponsors tab (sorted by tier)
- Contact mapping for Tier 1
- Summary statistics (total buyers by tier, by type)
- One-page buyer universe summary for the engagement letter or pitch
Important Notes
- Quality over quantity — a focused list of 30-40 well-researched buyers beats a list of 200 names
- Research recent M&A activity — buyers who just did a deal in the space are either hungry for more or tapped out
- Check for antitrust concerns with direct competitors — flag any that might face regulatory issues
- Financial sponsors: check fund vintage and deployment pace — a fund nearing end of investment period may be more motivated
- Always ask the seller if there are buyers they want included or excluded
- Update the list as the process progresses — move buyers between tiers based on feedback
FAQ
What does the buyer-list skill do?
Build and organize a universe of potential acquirers for sell-side M&A processes. Identifies strategic and financial buyers, assesses fit, and prioritizes outreach. Use when preparing for a sell-side mandate, building a buyer universe, or evaluating potential partners. Triggers on "buyer list", "buyer universe", "potential acquirers", "who would buy this", "strategic buyers", or "financial sponsors".
How do I install buyer-list?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/financial-services --skill buyer-list in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/buyer-list/ (personal) or .claude/skills/buyer-list/ (project).
Which AI agents can use buyer-list?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is buyer-list safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains buyer-list?
It is published by anthropics in anthropics/financial-services, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 990 recorded installs.
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