The trusted vendor matchmaking platform for PE-backed businesses — connecting portfolio companies with vetted, high-performing partners across functions that drive execution at scale.
WHAT WE DO
We help companies find top-tier vendors — fast, trusted, and vetted — at no cost. Our incentives are aligned with long-term quality, not short-term kickbacks.
Our value proposition.
Zero-Cost, Zero-Markup Model
No fees for the portfolio company
Vendors don’t mark up prices to cover our fee
Pure alignment: we win only if both sides win
Pre-Vetted, High-Quality Vendors
Every vendor is assessed for past performance, fit, scalability, and cultural alignment
Ongoing monitoring to ensure continued value delivery
Speed Without Compromise
Fast access to trusted partners for high-priority needs
Portfolio companies save weeks or months on sourcing and validation
Sustained, Strategic Relationships
Not one-off projects — we optimize for vendor partnerships that endure
Claymore reputation is on the line; we care about outcomes, not just introductions
Our values
Only recommend vendors we’ve evaluated and would hire ourselves
No conflicts of interest — we are not a directory or pay-to-play platform
PE fluency means we understand urgency, cost sensitivity, and strategic implications
Aligned incentives: Our reputation is more important than fees.
Our deliverables
Vendor recommendations tailored to the portco’s goals, budget, and timeline
Connectivity and intro calls facilitated by Claymore
Negotiation support to ensure fair pricing and clear SOWs
Feedback loop to monitor vendor quality and satisfaction
WHY THIS MATTERS
Hiring the wrong vendor doesn’t just cost money — it costs momentum, trust, and time your team can’t spare.
“We spent $40K on an agency that delivered nothing. Took us 3 months to undo the mess.”
- Client Company CEO
Sourcing vendors is broken
You spend hours chasing referrals or vetting cold emails.
Sales calls sound good — but execution often falls short.
You get flooded with options… and no clear front-runner.
You waste weeks evaluating the wrong people.
Even after you pick, performance is a coin toss.
The real cost of bad vendor decision
Weeks of lost time
Tens of thousands in misfired spend
Team morale dragged down
Restarting from scratch — again
Your team doesn’t have time for trial and error
Your best people are operators, not vendor managers. Every hour they spend evaluating bad options is time taken from core execution.
You don’t have the bench to waste cycles. Small teams can’t afford the drag of mismatched partners or bloated onboarding.
The stakes are too high for slow starts. Every week of delay is a week your competitors are moving faster — with better support.
We’re here to remove the guesswork. We match you with high-performing vendors who’ve done this before — so you get results, not risk.
HOW IT WORKS
The fastest way to find the right vendor — without wasting time, energy, or money.
At Claymore Connect, we match PE-backed operators with pre-vetted vendors across digital marketing, tech, analytics, call centers, and more. Whether you need a quick win or a long-term partner, we’ll connect you with proven resources who are ready to get to work — fast.
With our careful vetting and curated network, you don’t just get intros — you get real solutions from experienced operators who deliver.
Get in touch
Reach out through our short intake form, or email us directly. However you prefer to start, we’ll make it easy.
Scoping call
We’ll schedule a quick call to understand your exact need — timelines, objectives, tech stack, and pain points. This helps us match you with the right vendor the first time.
Targeted matchmaking
Behind the scenes, we tap into our curated network of proven vendors — each one vetted for performance, reliability, and experience with PE-backed businesses. We’ll identify the top 1–3 who fit your use case best.
Introductions in 24 - 48 hours
You’ll be introduced to top-tier vendors who are ready to hit the ground running. No bloated agencies. No endless sales pitches. Just high-quality partners ready to solve your problem.
Ongoing support and accountability
We stay involved after the intro — helping manage expectations, keeping things on track, and ensuring your vendor is delivering. If something’s not working, we’ll help fix it.
Why it works
Curated Network – No open directory. Every vendor is handpicked and performance-vetted.
Speed – Most matches are made within 1–2 days.
Focus on Fit – We prioritize context, industry experience, and executional capability.
No Wasted Time – You meet only with vendors who are ready to deliver, not sell.
What Clients Are Saying