10月 16, 2026
M&A Growth Accelerator
The M&A Growth Accelerator by NMSDC and IMB is a six-session virtual program that helps MBEs with $10M to $250M in revenue grow through acquisition.
IMB partners and advisors lead hands-on workshops based on the same process IMB uses on its own buy-side deals, taking participants from investment thesis through deal structure and integration. Monthly check-ins keep deals moving after the sessions end. Graduates present an investor-ready M&A Growth Playbook at the Investor Showcase during the NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange.
The M&A Growth Accelerator by NMSDC and IMB is a full growth platform that links acquisitions to capital readiness, strategic partnerships, and commercialization so suppliers can move from development to enterprise scale. growth.
Program Structure
- Duration: Six sessions, followed by monthly check-ins and an Investor Showcase at the NMSDC Conference
- Format: Virtual (live online sessions and check-ins), with one potential in-person session
Core Components:
- IMB Partners as Anchor Partner – IMB leads the curriculum, faculty, and acquisition coaching, teaching the same process IMB uses on its own buy-side searches.
- Capital Ecosystem Access – Direct connections to private equity, banks, CDFIs, SBA programs, and family offices.
- Acquisition Strategy and Deal Execution – Hands-on work in sourcing, accounting and financial analysis, industry analysis and due diligence, structuring and legal, and integration.
- Monthly Check-ins – Two-hour monthly check-ins track each participant’s outreach, pipeline, and deal progress.
- Investor Showcase – Graduates present to capital providers at the Investor Showcase at the NMSDC Conference.
- Expert Advisors – Legal, accounting, and buy-side search advisors who work with IMB Partners on its own deals.
プログラム特典
The program is a virtual program designed to help MBEs scale through acquisition, following the same process IMB Partners uses on its own buy-side searches.
By enrolling in the M&A Growth Accelerator, you will gain:
An acquisition growth strategy built around your business
A target financial model, diligence assessment, and 24-month growth plan
Introductions to capital providers, investors, and corporate advisors
An investor-ready M&A Growth Playbook and a pitch at the Investor Showcase at the NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange.
参加基準と期待
To participate in this program, your business must demonstrate the ability to meet the critical needs of our corporate members. Participants must commit to the following expectations:
- Annual revenue: $10M to $250M
- Industries: Energy, infrastructure services, construction management, and suppliers to utilities corporate members
- Actively pursuing growth through acquisition
- Ability to cover travel expenses for any in-person session and the Investor Showcase at the NMSDC Conference
- Commitment to attend all six sessions, the monthly check-ins, and the Investor Showcase
注： プログラムへの参加 はない。 保証契約。
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