LIQUIDITY EVENT/
CAPITAL FUNDING
Family
Selling to family members is a common buyer type, as they already know the business and have an interest in maintaining family traditions and name. Selling to a family member can have its downside as well financially and emotionally. Additionally, they often lack funding or may not have the cultivated skill set to run the business.
Individuals
These buyers tend to be seasoned professions and possess the capital, know-how and passion to take on a new company.
Competitors
Your competitor most likely already has success and expertise in your field of business. This process can be highly sensitive when it comes to disclosing your clients and other confidential information prior to the sale of your business. This buyer must be navigated very carefully and with lock solid legal agreements.
Private Equity
Private buyers also have the funds, and know the ins and outs of the transaction. Their motivation is profits, and will tend to offer lower purchasing prices.
There are many factors to consider when determining if it is time to sell your business. We can help assess if the time is right, and help you prepare your business for a liquidity event or capital funding.
If the decision is sell – then we will work with you to achieve the highest possible valuation and optimal terms with potential buyers. A key step in the process includes preparing a company to sell in order to earn that top valuation!
Getting a company in strategic, organizational and financial shape can take years. We specialize in accelerating efforts with laser focus to clean up the balance sheet, and put in place the right things buyers look for in their due diligence process. Once the company is prepared for sale we can assist on advising in the transaction and negotiations.
In terms of who could buy – we can help with that too, as we have deep experience with many types of buyers:
Bridgehead Partners comes to your organization with deep expertise and relationships in navigating all types of transactions. Contact us today to explore your options.
The time may be right for a liquidity event or capital funding if:
• You're feeling burned out
• You believe you will make more money by selling
• You see a threatening market on the horizon
• Your company is running you instead of you running your company