The Ecosystem
Behind the Room.
SHARK DealRoom Live is supported by Live Oak Bank as Presenting Sponsor and two affiliated platforms built by Gerard Perillo — each designed to serve business owners at every stage of the value and exit journey.
Gerard Perillo personally reviews every application.
Founder, SHARK DealRoom Live
817+ Transactions Closed | $575M+ Transaction Volume | CEPA®, CBI, M&AMI
Qualified businesses may be invited to a private introductory conversation.
Live Oak Bank
Preferred SBA Lending Partner
Since 2002, Live Oak Bank has built a reputation as one of America's leading SBA lenders, helping entrepreneurs, buyers, and business owners access capital for acquisitions, growth, and ownership transitions.
As Presenting Sponsor of SHARK DealRoom Live , Live Oak Bank supports qualified buyers and business owners through acquisition financing expertise and transaction-focused lending solutions.
MAKO Score™
Business Valuation & Readiness Platform
Helping business owners understand, improve, and maximize the value of their business through ongoing valuation, readiness, and performance insights.
MAKO Score™ gives business owners a clear, data-driven picture of where their business stands today — and what it takes to maximize value before a transaction.
"Know Your Value. Grow Your Value."
SHARK Team®
Business Brokerage & M&A Advisory Partner
Supporting business owners with confidential business sales, exit planning, valuation, and transaction advisory services.
SHARK Team® serves as the transaction advisory backbone of the SDR Live ecosystem — providing the brokerage expertise, deal structure guidance, and closing support that qualified participants rely on throughout the process.
Hand Arendall Harrison Sale
Legal & Transaction Advisory Partner
Attorneys at Law providing legal counsel and transaction advisory support for business owners and buyers navigating complex M&A and ownership transition matters.
Hand Arendall Harrison Sale brings deep experience in business law, deal structure, and closing support — ensuring that every transaction within the SHARK DealRoom Live ecosystem is handled with precision and confidentiality.
Where Deals Are Made
— Not Listed.
Schedule a confidential conversation with Gerard Perillo to determine whether SHARK DealRoom Live is the right fit for your objectives.
Gerard Perillo personally reviews every application.
Founder, SHARK DealRoom Live
817+ Transactions Closed | $575M+ Transaction Volume | CEPA®, CBI, M&AMI
Qualified businesses may be invited to a private introductory conversation.
All information exchanged through this platform is strictly confidential and intended solely for qualified participants. *Terms and conditions apply.