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M&A advisors have been predicting that AI would take over buyer research, and now it has, with our M&A-grade AI!

Helping M&A Advisors Find Relevant Buyers, Faster

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Why BlueKnight?

BlueKnight is an AI-driven platform for M&A advisors - backed by an exclusive network of dealmakers.
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M&A advisors save 100+ hours on research, outreach, and buyer discovery with our AI-driven platform and direct access to key decision-makers.

Our platform is built specifically for M&A transactions - trained on real deal data and validated by leading M&A deal makers across buy and sell side. We benchmark our model's accuracy daily against live transactions in the market.

What sets us apart? Our smart tech finds the right buyers, while our exclusive network of M&A advisors, strategic buyers, and PE funds connects you with decision-makers to close the deal.
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M&A is about speed, access, and execution. We give you all three.

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Smarter Buyer Lists

AI-trained on real M&A context to surface only the most relevant strategic and financial buyers.

Confidentiality

No public listings - our process keeps your deal confidential, with full control over buyer outreach.

Built by Dealmakers

Run by experienced M&A professionals and supported by a trusted cross-border network that gets deals done.

What We Do

AI-Driven
Buyer Discovery

We match sellers to high-fit strategic and financial buyers using deal-specific context and proprietary AI.

Access to
Buyers

We run targeted, confidential outreach on your behalf to validate interest and bring qualified buyers to the table.

Pitch Support &
Client Win

Use real buyer matches in your pitch to prove fit, demonstrate domain expertise, and secure clients faster.

Cross-Border Network

A trusted network of active buyers, advisors, and dealmakers across Europe and beyond - built to unlock cross-border deal flow.

Specialists Partnerships

We plug into your process with a trusted ecosystem of legal, financial, and diligence experts to help close deals smoothly.

Live Buyer Criteria

We maintain detailed, live criteria from buyers actively searching for deals - giving advisors unmatched visibility into real-time demand.

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Benefits

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Intelligent Buyer Lists - Not Just Names

We don’t sell databases. We build strategic, relevant buyer lists trained on real M&A logic.

Save 100+ Hours Per Mandate

Replace manual research with our advisor-trained matching - freeing your time to focus on execution.

Access to Decision-Makers

We don’t just suggest buyers - we help make intros to decision makers, increasing engagement rates.

Confidential, Advisor-Led Process

You control when and how buyers are contacted. No public listings, no loss of deal ownership.

How it Works

Submit Mandate

Share your client’s details and deal objectives via a quick form.

Intelligent Matching

Our platform ranks buyers based on real M&A logic, trained on sector-specific criteria.

Receive Intelligent Buyer List

Get a refined list with rationale - fully tailored and advisor-ready.

Refine & Connect

Filter based on your preferences, then engage buyers directly or with our support.

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Our Team

Paul Cashman
Partner & Co-Founder

Paul is an award-winning dealmaker with over 10 years experience in corporate finance in the UK. Prior experience includes M&A with FRP plc in London, managing to completion both sell-side and buy-side processes. Paul started his career in M&A and Debt Advisory with EY in London, where he qualified as a chartered accountant. He is a member of the Institute for Securities & Investment.

Stefan Cos
Partner & Co-Founder

Stefan has over 5 years experience in investment banking in the UK and Germany. Prior experience includes M&A with Initium Corporate Finance, where he was leading projects and communications in financial, accounting and tax matters. Stefan started his career with Deloitte in M&A Transaction Services. Stefan is a chartered accountant (ICAEW) and a previous founder of a fintech. He is a member of the Institute for Securities & Investment.

Ademola Adefioye
CTO & Co-Founder

At BlueKnight, Ademola leads a team of engineers and is responsible for developing our proprietary technology. Initially in banking for 5 years, Ademola ventured into self-taught coding from where he then transitioned to senior roles in IT and data engineering at consulting firms and blue-chip companies leading cross-border teams and advising global investment banks and corporates.

George Katunin
Operations & Business Development

At BlueKnight, George supports the day-to-day operations of the business, builds and strengthens relationships with M&A advisors, and is responsible for overseeing and driving business development. Prior to BlueKnight, George served as Head of Business Development at Apollo Private Wealth and worked in institutional financial sales in London.

M&A Insights

In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) - Deal Debriefs

M&A in IVD is showing strong interest in molecular and precision diagnostics. High-value assets in liquid biopsy and spatial biology are driving premium valuations. 🚀

March 6, 2025
Healthcare

In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) - Market Overview

In-vitro diagnostics is the backbone of healthcare, with over 1 billion tests performed annually in the UK alone. But as traditional IVD becomes increasingly commoditised, growth is shifting towards digital diagnostics. An M&A opportunity for established IVD players? 🚀

March 6, 2025
Healthcare

Learning Management Systems (LMS) - Deal Debriefs

The LMS market is evolving fast. Consolidation, expansion, and strategic resets are shaping the next wave of learning delivery. From KKR to Goldman Sachs, global institutions are at the forefront of this transformation. 🚀

February 27, 2025
Tech

Learning Management Systems (LMS) - Market Overview

We’ve all used an LMS before, but what makes them so instrumental in education & corporate training? How are they redefining the standard for learning delivery and accessibility? 🚀

February 27, 2025
Tech

Emerging Trends and Key Insights in AI M&A

AI acquisitions in the UK & Ireland are surging, driven by strategic acquirers buyers prioritising technology over profitability. With strong North American interest and a focus on AI applications over infrastructure, the market signals that scalability and innovation matter more than short-term financials. 🚀

February 23, 2025
Tech

Digital Therapeutics (DTx) M&A: Finding the Right Model is Key

M&A in digital therapeutics is heating up - big funding and great tech don’t guarantee success. Business model matters most. 🚀

February 23, 2025
Healthcare
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