What % should I get on cap table for sourcing a deal for startup / bootstrapped “PE fund”

I have a unique biz dev opportunity to help a couple people source and hopefully close deals.

Basically, will be able to work part time and call LMM brokers to source deals with an EBITDA range around $.5mm - $2mm so very lower middle market.

The partner said he would give me an equity stake in the business and put me on the cap table for any deal I source. What is fair %?

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