Resources

Insights From Real M&A Deals

Frameworks, playbooks, and lessons from the buy and sell side. Written for owners thinking about an exit and buyers searching for the right acquisition.

Selling a Business

The 7 Things Buyers Look At First

Sophisticated buyers underwrite the same handful of variables on every deal. Here is how to make sure those numbers tell the right story before your business hits the market.

Valuation

SDE vs. EBITDA: Which Multiple Actually Applies?

The line between owner-operator earnings and institutional EBITDA shifts your valuation by 2x or more. Here is the framework we use to decide which lens fits.

Buying a Business

On-Market vs. Off-Market Deals: The Real Trade-Off

Off-market is sold as a buyer’s holy grail. The truth is messier. Here is when off-market actually wins, and when a competitive on-market process is the smarter play.

For Owners

Find Out What Your Business Is Worth

Get a confidential valuation prepared the way a real buyer would underwrite your business. No retainers, no obligation, no listing pressure.

For Buyers

Done-For-You Active Acquisition Search

We run a custom acquisition search on your behalf. Off-market sourcing, qualified targets, and direct outreach to owners that match your exact thesis.