NMSDC-IMB Partners M&A Growth Accelerator

The M&A Growth Accelerator by NMSDC and IMB Partners 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 NMSDC-IMB Partners M&A Growth Accelerator is a full growth platform that links acquisitions to capital readiness, strategic partnerships, and commercialization so suppliers can move from development to enterprise scale.

Program Structure

Sessions: Six live virtual sessions, January to April 2027
Monthly Check-ins: May to September 2027
Investor Showcase: October 2027 at the NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange
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.

Program Benefits

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.

Participant Criteria and Expectations

Applicants should meet the following criteria and commit to the full program.

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

Note: Participation in the program does not guarantee contracts, financing, or transactions.

Anchor Partner

IMB Partners is a Maryland-based private equity firm that invests in profitable, privately held companies in utility, infrastructure, information technology, cybersecurity, and food sectors, with annual revenues between $10-$250M. IMB seeks to create lasting value through deep partnerships with management teams, capital support, and operational expertise.