01
Mandate Review
Kautilya reviews your acquisition criteria — sector, size, geography, and deal-breakers — and responds with an assessment of fit and the recommended next step.
02
Scoping Call
A short call to refine your acquisition thesis and confirm which engagement type fits: a full-service retainer, standalone due diligence, or a standalone market research deep-dive.
03
Engagement & Pricing
Full-Service Retainer runs $2,500–$10,000/month depending on deal volume, plus a success fee on close. Standalone due diligence starts at $6,500 plus a 0.3% success fee. Market research is $3,500–$5,000 for a 6–8 week sector deep-dive. All engagements are month-to-month, no lock-in.
04
Sourcing Begins
Once terms are confirmed, Kautilya's analyst team starts off-market outreach against your mandate. Sourcing the right deal can take a few weeks to a few months depending on how specific your criteria are — the more precisely you define them, the faster the match.