Deal Flow Invitational: Orange County

Deal Flow Invitational — South OC Edition Nov 5th What do golf and deal flow have in common? Timing, risk, and follow-through. That's the spirit behind the Deal Flow Invitational — an invite-only afternoon built for M&A professionals, operators, and capital partners working the lower middle market. Golf simulators create natural side-by-side conversations. Sponsored competitions create shared moments. A curated guest list ensures everyone in the room is worth knowing. About the Event No panels. No slides. No name-tag small talk. Deal Flow Invitational brings together PE investors, independent sponsors, M&A bankers, and operator-owners for an afternoon built around real conversations and live pipelines — add-ons, roll-ups, founder secondaries, and sub-$250M platform plays. The Afternoon Closest to the Pin — precision over power, bragging rights included Longest Drive Contest — top drive wins an engraved trophy carried to the next event Pro golf lessons with a certified instructor — sign-up sheets on arrival, spots go fast Beginner Zone — never touched a club? This is your afternoon. Clubs provided, no experience required, a dedicated instructor on hand. Come to swing, stay to network. Open play, open bar, open networking Deal Flow WhatsApp group — introduced at the event, attendees only Prizes Competition winners take home TriNet-branded golf gear, bottles of wine, golf accessories, and select gifts sourced from within the Deal Flow network. Who It's For PE and growth equity teams focused on the lower middle market Independent sponsors working sub-$250M EV platforms M&A and capital markets bankers in lower-middle territory Operator-owners and strategic buyers actively shaping consolidation in their niche First time at a simulator? Good. The Beginner Zone is designed for you, and the best conversations in the room often start there. What You'll Walk Away With Fresh intel on pricing, structures, and lender sentiment from people actively in market New relationships with counterparts you'll see again in real processes Access to the Deal Flow WhatsApp — a live, private channel that runs between events Space is intentionally limited. Every application is reviewed to protect the quality of the room.