Supporting private equity and high growth, mission-focused strategic buyers
Specializing in Classified and Highly Regulated Environments.
TRUSTED ADVISORS
Strategic Guidance for National Security & Defense Technology Investments
The Chertoff Group’s M&A Buyside Advisory practice supports private equity firms and strategic buyers evaluating investments in the national security, defense technology and government services markets. Our experienced buyside advisory services team brings valued insights, specializing in highly regulated and classified segments.
Complemented by the Firm’s Strategic Advisory Services, we offer a cross-disciplinary perspective and unique insights on mission priorities, technology adoption, acquisition dynamics and regulatory considerations that shape transaction risk and value creation.
We leverage our extensive bench of advisors, including recent former government leaders, to provide expert-level insight into program execution, customer and contract dynamics and competitive positioning. We support your goals across the transaction lifecycle, from target identification and diligence through post-transaction integration, synergy evaluation and growth strategy.
PROVEN EXPERIENCE
Core Offerings
Buyside Due Diligence
M&A Target Identification & Strategy
Vendor Due Diligence to Support Acquisition Financing
Post-Transaction Integration & Strategy Support
DIFFERENTIATORS
Why Choose The Chertoff Group?
Bespoke Voice-of-Customer Insights
Our network generates customized intelligence from government stakeholders across the defense, national security, intelligence community, homeland security and federal law enforcement markets.
Integrated Growth Expertise
Our approach combines M&A Advisory and Federal Strategy expertise to provide a one-stop growth advisory shop from pre-deal closure, due diligence and post-close value creation
Commitment to Integrity
We ensure every buyside engagement is conducted with the highest levels of ethics and transparency.
Your Trusted Partner
Our Team understands your challenges. We serve as extensions of your transaction advisory and corporate development teams.
Expert Guidance for a Complex Market
Our integrated buyside advisory draws on specialized insights to unlock hidden value.
Senior-Level Insights
Access to “recent formers,” who provide executive level customer and competitive positioning insights.
Extensive Industry Insight
Proven depth in defense technology, national security and government services sectors.
Regulatory Risk Management
Battle-tested expertise in regulatory risk assessments for mission-critical acquisitions.
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M&A Buyside Team
Chertoff Group, LLC d/b/a The Chertoff Group conducts all buyside advisory engagements through The Chertoff Group and not through its affiliated SEC-registered broker-dealer, Chertoff Capital, LLC, given that the delivery of services under such engagements does not involve regulated activities.