How DueDilio Turned M&A Pain Points Into a Thriving Marketplace

Overview

DueDilio was born out of firsthand frustration. After selling his data consultancy, Roman Beylin dove into the world of small business acquisitions. But while scouting deals, he encountered a surprisingly outdated and inefficient process for building a deal team. Finding quality accountants, lawyers, and diligence experts took weeks, sometimes longer. That inefficiency gave Roman an idea: what if there were a vetted, centralized marketplace that could connect entrepreneurs with M&A professionals in days, not months? In 2021, that idea became reality with the launch of DueDilio.

Founder's Background

Roman Beylin spent over a decade on Wall Street in equity research and investment banking, building a deep understanding of financial markets and deal dynamics. In 2015, he pivoted to entrepreneurship and co-founded an alternative data consulting firm, which he later sold. That transition introduced him to the challenges of small business M&A from the operator’s perspective. To share his journey, Roman launched a newsletter calledThe Business Inquirer. The reader feedback was immediate and clear: while many were interested in acquisitions, most had no idea how to vet or find reliable legal and financial help. That recurring theme pointed to a much larger problem, and an opportunity.

The Challenge in M&A

Small-business M&A is broken for deals under $5M. Entrepreneurs are often forced to choose between big-name advisory firms with bloated fees or local professionals with limited experience. There’s no easy way to compare providers, timelines are vague, and service quality varies widely. Roman realized the system was optimized for enterprise-level deals, not the scrappy entrepreneur or first-time buyer. With DueDilio, he set out to change that, making it fast and simple to access high-quality, project-based advisors. His approach combined two key elements: a free consultation process that guides clients early in their journey, and a curated network of vetted professionals spanning legal, financial, and technical domains.

How DueDilio Works

DueDilio begins by removing friction. Clients schedule a free call to clarify goals, budget, and deal stage. Based on that intake, the platform connects them with 2–4 relevant professionals from its vetted network. Urgent deals can receive matches within 24 hours. For clients who prefer to skip the call, DueDilio offers a self-serve flow: submit a project brief and receive multiple advisor proposals within two business days. The platform’s monetization is simple and founder-friendly: it charges referral fees to advisors, never the clients, ensuring alignment and accessibility from the start.

Serving a Range of Clients

From its early days, DueDilio attracted a diverse user base. First-time buyers appreciated the hand-holding; private equity firms valued the speed and curation. Over 500 clients have used the platform for transactions ranging from $500K to $25M. The platform has supported roll-up strategies, family office expansions, and even solopreneurs buying their first content site. DueDilio remains industry-agnostic, placing greater emphasis on deal fit, advisor experience, and turnaround speed than on any specific vertical or geography.

Key Metrics

• Over 500 clients onboarded since 2021
• Average advisor match delivered in under 2 days
• Transactions supported across a $500K–$25M range
• 75% of clients complete projects through DueDilio
• Advisor network includes over 250 vetted professionals

Looking Ahead

Roman is not content with just being a marketplace. The vision for DueDilio includes expanding the product into an end-to-end M&A workflow hub. Future features include integrated tools for financial modeling, due diligence templates, and automated engagement scoring to help clients compare providers with data-backed insights. As more small-business owners pursue acquisitions as a path to financial independence, DueDilio aims to be the trusted platform that bridges ambition with execution for any deal under $25M.