How We Engage
A defined origination framework built on institutional best practices and tailored to your investment cycle stage.
Platform Origination
Identify off-market platform opportunities aligned with your thesis. We reach founders before they raise their hands, creating proprietary deal flow that matches your investment criteria.
- Targeted thesis execution
- Senior-led founder outreach
- Pre-market opportunities
Add-On Execution
Drive add-on growth through high-fit sourcing. We work directly with management to identify and qualify targets, accelerating your buy-and-build strategy with precision.
- Playbook-driven approach
- Platform management alignment
- High-conviction target qualification
The Grey Fox Difference
Four core elements that drive our execution and performance.
Built Inside Private Equity
Our experience at Vista and Percheron shapes how we think, operate, and execute. This is not theory. It's lived expertise.
Founder Access Through Trust
We lead with senior-level outreach, clear positioning, and total respect for the founder's time. That's why they respond.
Execution Through Selectivity
We only engage where we can drive results. Fewer mandates. More focus. Higher conversion.
Mandates That Yield Market Intelligence
Our process uncovers more than targets. We capture founder intent, strategic barriers, and signals that shape investment decisions.