Sell your business for what it's truly worth.
BlueChip M&A represents owners of established, profitable companies through every step of the sale: valuation, confidential marketing, buyer vetting, negotiation and closing. You keep running the business. We run the deal.
Whichever side of the table you're on
We work with owners preparing for an exit and with buyers looking for a quality business to own and grow.
Exit on your terms
Selling a business is usually a once-in-a-lifetime event. We prepare you, position the company and create competition among qualified buyers so you get the best price and structure.
- Valuation and exit readiness review
- Confidential, targeted marketing
- Deal structuring, including seller notes, earnouts and SBA financing
- Transition planning for you, your team and your customers
Acquire with confidence
Get early access to vetted opportunities with clean, organized financials, plus a broker who keeps the deal moving from first call to closing table.
- Curated listings with recast financials
- Buyer profile matching for new opportunities
- Introductions to SBA lenders, CPAs and attorneys
- An organized diligence process and data room
Full-service M&A advisory
From the first valuation to the final wire, one advisory team handles the whole transaction.
Business Valuation
Market-based opinions of value built on normalized EBITDA or SDE, comparable transactions and industry multiples.
Sell-Side Representation
Confidential marketing, buyer qualification, offer management and negotiation, all aimed at maximizing value.
Buy-Side Search
Proactive sourcing of on- and off-market targets that fit your criteria, industry and capital.
Exit Planning
A roadmap to increase transferable value 12 to 36 months before you sell, covering owner dependence, financials and growth.
Quality of Earnings Prep
Add-back schedules, working capital analysis and diligence-ready financial packages that hold up under buyer scrutiny.
Deal Structuring
Asset vs. stock sales, SBA 7(a), seller financing, earnouts and rollover equity, structured to protect your proceeds.
A proven path from first call to closing
Most engagements close in 6 to 12 months. You'll always know where things stand and what comes next.
Discovery & Valuation
We learn your goals, review financials and establish a realistic value range.
Preparation
Recast financials, build the CIM and assemble a diligence-ready data room.
Confidential Marketing
Blind teasers go to targeted buyers. Details are shared only after an NDA.
Offers & Negotiation
We manage buyer meetings, compare offers and negotiate the LOI.
Diligence & Close
We coordinate attorneys, lenders and CPAs through diligence to the closing table.
Blue-chip standards for every deal size
Investment-banking discipline, applied to Main Street and lower middle-market companies.
Confidentiality first
Blind marketing, NDA-gated disclosure and buyer screening keep employees, customers and competitors in the dark.
Financial rigor
We build earnings buyers can underwrite and lenders can finance, so deals don't fall apart in diligence.
Deep buyer network
Individual operators, search funds, family offices, strategics and private equity, all matched to your business.
Aligned incentives
Our success fee is paid at closing, so we only win when you do.
Thinking about selling in the next one to three years? Now is the time to find out what your business is worth.Get a Confidential Valuation
Common questions
What is my business worth?
Most privately held businesses sell for a multiple of Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) or EBITDA. The multiple depends on size, industry, growth, customer concentration and owner dependence. We'll give you a confidential, no-obligation value range after reviewing your financials.
How long does it take to sell a business?
A typical sale takes 6 to 12 months from engagement to closing. Preparation, the quality of your financials and buyer financing (such as SBA loans) all affect timing.
How do you keep the sale confidential?
We market your business with a blind profile that doesn't name the company. Buyers must sign a non-disclosure agreement and show financial qualification before they receive identifying details.
How are your fees structured?
We work primarily on a success fee paid at closing, with a modest engagement fee depending on deal size and scope. We'll walk you through it clearly before you sign anything.
What size businesses do you work with?
We focus on established, profitable businesses, from Main Street companies to the lower middle market. Contact us to see whether we're a fit.
I'm a buyer. How do I see listings?
Join our buyer list through the form below. Tell us your criteria and capital, and we'll send matching opportunities and NDAs as they come to market.
Let's talk about your goals
Every conversation is confidential and comes with no obligation. Tell us a little about your situation and a senior advisor will reach out within one business day.
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