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Define your need
Specify the team capabilities, size, and expertise you're seeking. Set your strategic goals and timeline.
For Companies
Acquire proven teams that deliver from day one
Stop building teams from scratch. Access verified, intact teams with established chemistry and documented track records.
- Skip the 6-month team-building phase
- Verified track records and references
- Lower risk than M&A alternatives
- 92% retention rate after 2 years
Trusted by 50+ companies across 12 industries
How it works
Acquire proven teams in three steps
Skip the months of individual hiring. Get a ready-to-perform team with established chemistry and a track record of success.
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Discover verified teams
Browse pre-vetted teams with documented track records. Filter by industry, skills, and culture alignment.
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Acquire with confidence
Complete due diligence, negotiate terms, and integrate your new team with our structured support.
Platform features
Everything you need to acquire proven teams
Our platform streamlines the entire team acquisition process, from discovery through successful integration.
Team discovery
Browse verified high-performing teams filtered by industry, skills, location, and availability.
Due diligence tools
Access comprehensive reference checks, performance verification, and cultural fit assessments before deciding.
Confidential process
Discrete exploration and negotiation that protects sensitive information and maintains professional relationships.
Integration planning
Structured onboarding roadmaps, success metrics, and milestone tracking for seamless team transitions.
Market intelligence
Industry-specific compensation benchmarks, talent flow trends, and competitive landscape insights.
Success analytics
Track ROI on team acquisitions, monitor integration outcomes, and measure long-term business impact.
How team acquisition works
A streamlined process designed for strategic, confidential talent acquisition.
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Define your needs
Specify the team profile, skills, and strategic objectives for your acquisition.
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Discover teams
Browse verified teams that match your criteria, all with documented track records.
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Due diligence
Conduct reference checks, cultural assessments, and performance verification.
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Integrate and succeed
Execute a structured transition with onboarding support and success tracking.
Why choose Liftout
Intact Teams
Hire proven groups who already work well together
Day One Ready
Skip the 6-month team-building phase entirely
Verified History
Every team comes with documented track records
Confidential
NDA-protected throughout the entire process
Questions from companies
Everything you need to know
Common questions from companies exploring team acquisition. Can't find your answer? Our team is ready to help.
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Browsing teams and initial exploration is completely free. We charge a success fee only when an acquisition is completed—you pay nothing until you find the right fit. No credit card required to get started.
Every team on our platform goes through a comprehensive verification process: background checks, reference validation, track record documentation, and performance history review. We verify team composition, tenure working together, and documented achievements. 100% of teams on Liftout are verified.
Three stages: (1) Discovery & matching—define your needs and browse verified teams (1-2 weeks). (2) Confidential conversations & due diligence—evaluate fit, check references, assess culture alignment (2-4 weeks). (3) Negotiation & integration planning—finalize terms and prepare for onboarding (2-4 weeks). We provide dedicated support throughout.
Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Consulting, Legal, and Private Equity. Our strongest coverage is professional services teams with quantifiable track records. We currently support team acquisition across 12 industries.
We track integration success for 12 months post-acquisition. While rare (92% retention rate after 2 years), if significant issues arise within the first 90 days, we work with both parties to find solutions and provide integration support.
Absolutely. Companies can explore teams discreetly without competitors knowing. Information is never shared without explicit consent, and all conversations are NDA-protected from the first interaction.
Intact teams offer immediate productivity—no team-building phase, no ramp-up time. You get proven chemistry, established workflows, and documented results. It's lower risk than M&A with faster time-to-value than building a team from scratch.
Teams range from 2-person partnerships to 20+ person departments. Common profiles include: investment banking groups, law firm practice teams, consulting units, engineering squads, research teams, and creative groups. All have documented track records and verified tenure working together.
Ready to explore? Our team has helped 150+ companies find and integrate high-performing teams. We're happy to walk you through the process.
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Immediate impact
Teams hit the ground running with established collaboration patterns.
Verified quality
Every team comes with documented performance history and references.
Confidential process
Discrete exploration protects all parties throughout negotiations.