Fortis M&A Partners Launches with DealForge Platform for Private Equity Sourcing

Fortis M&A Partners, a buy-side advisory firm, has launched to help private equity firms, independent sponsors, and family offices find off-market, founder-friendly acquisition opportunities. The firm uses a technology-driven approach to source deals that align with each client's investment goals, focusing on quality over volume. Founded by Blake Collins, Fortis aims to redefine deal sourcing for private equity investors nationwide.

Fortis M&A Partners, a new buy-side advisory firm, has officially launched its services to help private equity firms, independent sponsors, and family offices find off-market, founder-friendly acquisition opportunities. The firm, founded by Blake Collins, aims to redefine deal sourcing in the private equity sector by focusing on quality over volume. Fortis employs a technology-driven approach to source deals that align with each client's investment goals, combining smart technology with a hands-on, personal approach.

The company's launch comes at a time when private equity deal sourcing is evolving, with traditional methods struggling to keep pace with the changing landscape. Fortis seeks to address this gap by providing a personalized process that can scale, whether clients are hunting for platform deals or add-ons across the lower-middle and middle market. The firm's model is flexible, sector-agnostic, and built around how investors actually operate.

At the heart of Fortis' approach is DealForge, a sourcing platform that uses machine learning and behavioral data to spot companies that fit a client's exact investment thesis. This technology-driven approach is complemented by real, on-the-ground industry relationships, ensuring that investors find off-market opportunities backed by data and delivered through meaningful connections.

Fortis operates on three clear principles: source with precision, treat people right, and protect the client mandate. These values shape every relationship and recommendation, ensuring that investors receive tailored, high-quality opportunities.

With over 50 years of combined experience in investment banking, private equity, and corporate development, the Fortis team knows what it takes to find and close the right deals. The firm's mission is to deliver founder-aligned opportunities that not only fit the strategy but also protect the relationships that make those deals possible.

For more information, visit www.fortisma.com.

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[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/orix-corp-ascentech-strategic-lessons-future-opportunities-japan-tech-driven-private-equity-landscape-2508/
[2] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250806457327/en/Fortis-MA-Partners-Launches-to-Redefine-Deal-Sourcing-for-Private-Equity