ComVest employs a unique and methodical approach to investment origination. ComVest’s New Business Development Group ("NBD Group") is dedicated to sourcing proprietary investment opportunities for both the Debt and Equity Funds. The NBD Group maintains an extensive industry contact database and was responsible for sourcing over 50% of ComVest’s prior (partially realized) equity fund.
In addition, ComVest has developed extensive relationships with industry experts and experienced management teams based on industry specialization. ComVest has also developed close relationships with many leading financial and legal advisors, and other intermediaries. These relationships can be extremely valuable in originating proprietary investments and assisting in due diligence and has proven to an excellent source of deal flow.
Portfolio Management
Seasoned Portfolio Managers methodically pursue opportunities from the thousands of relationships that have been developed. These relationships account for 30% of the ComVest Capital business origination. Portfolio Managers, along with their usual Portfolio Manager responsibilities, are dedicated to sourcing new business in designated regions throughout the United States.
Intermediaries
ComVest's network of intermediaries include Investment Banks, Lenders, Attorney's, Accountants, and Other Funds. ComVest's intermediary network provide an additional source of deal flow which results in 30% of ComVest Capital’s business.