06-08-2025
Fortis M&A Partners Launches to Redefine Deal Sourcing for Private Equity
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fortis M&A Partners, a buy-side advisory firm, announced its official launch today. Founded by Blake Collins, Fortis helps private equity firms, independent sponsors, and family offices cut through the noise and find the right deals. By pairing smart technology with a hands-on, personal approach, Fortis focuses on quality over volume, sourcing opportunities that align with each client's investment goals.
Fortis was built on the belief that private equity deal sourcing should be more than a numbers game—it should be precise, relationship‑driven, and tailored to each client's mandate.
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Based in Indianapolis and working with clients nationwide, Fortis was built to help investors find off-market, founder-friendly acquisition opportunities with speed and discretion. At the heart of its model is DealForge, a sourcing platform that uses machine learning and behavioral data to spot companies that fit a client's exact investment thesis.
'Fortis was built on the belief that private equity deal sourcing should be more than a numbers game—it should be precise, relationship‑driven, and tailored to each client's mandate. Our mission is simple: deliver founder‑aligned opportunities that not only fit the strategy, but protect the relationships that make those deals possible,' said Blake Collins, Founder & Managing Partner.
Unlike traditional intermediaries, Fortis blends cutting-edge AI-driven sourcing with real, on-the-ground industry relationships. The result is a personalized process that can scale, whether clients are hunting for platform deals or add-ons across the lower-middle and middle market. It's flexible, sector-agnostic, and built around how investors actually operate.
'We're not a private equity firm. We're their sourcing partner,' Collins added. 'Our job is to work behind the scenes to help investors find and connect with the right opportunities, efficiently and thoughtfully.'
With over 50 years of combined experience in investment banking, private equity, and corporate development, the Fortis team knows what it takes to find and close the right deals. They operate on three clear principles: source with precision, treat people right, and protect the client mandate. These values shape every relationship and recommendation.
Today, Fortis supports investors across the country who want off-market opportunities backed by data, delivered through real relationships. For more information, visit
