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
A monthly retainer plus a success fee on close, sized to your mandate. We quote after the scoping call.
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.