
The Grey Brief
Insights to help business owners scale smarter, plan better, and navigate strategic transitions.
Why We Built Grey Fox Around the Cold Call
Grey Fox's origination engine was built around creating sophistication across the entire sourcing function—with the cold call as a critical foundation. While most PE firms treat founder conversations as volume activities, generating 5% response rates, we approach each call as a defining moment. Our sector-focused methodology transforms sourcing from interruption into strategic dialogue, achieving 20%+ response rates through preparation and sector expertise.
The 50 Email Problem: Why Every PE Firm Now Sounds the Same
Leading PE firms rushed to build direct sourcing capabilities. They hired similar talent, bought identical data, and deployed comparable strategies. The result? They now sound indistinguishable to the founders they're trying to reach.