Sell your business
without regret.

SELL-SIDE M&A · $5M–$50M REVENUE

75% of owners wish they had prepared better before selling.*

See what your business is worth in 3 minutes.

FREE · 3 MINUTES · ANONYMOUS

* PricewaterhouseCoopers, private business owner survey.

Track record

$250M+

Closed transactions

10,000+

Vetted buyers

$5M–$50M

Seller revenue

Our services

You sell once. We make sure it counts.

01

M&A advisory

A confidential, competitive sale run by one Deal Partner from first valuation to funded close.

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02

Exit planning

Not ready yet? Monthly P&L reviews and exit-planning meetings until you are, for companies that qualify.

See if you qualify →

B2B services

Three sectors. We already know the buyers.

We only sell B2B service businesses. We track who is buying in each sector, what they paid last, and which numbers they care about.

Outside these three? See other industries →

Technology & Digital Services

Agencies, MSPs, and software companies with retained clients and recurring contracts.

Marketing & Digital Agencies

IT Services & MSPs

Software & SaaS

Sector overview →

Regulated & Compliance Services

Fire protection, environmental testing, and security work required by code or regulation.

Fire Protection & Life Safety

Environmental & TICC

Security Systems & Monitoring

Sector overview →

Proof

Don't take our word for it. Hear it from our clients.

Two founders, real numbers, shared with their permission.

Client testimonials

“Breakwater's expertise was invaluable throughout our acquisition of a competitor. Their third-party perspective helped us navigate emotional dynamics smoothly, keeping negotiations professional and productive.

The acquisition quickly exceeded expectations, delivering immediate returns and positioning us strongly for future growth.”

Murray Seward

Acquisition · Canadian Outback Rafting

“When I first planned on selling my business, I thought I could do it without any support. But now that I have gone through the process, I was relieved to have the Breakwater team there to support me along the way. They certainly added value!”

Zac Roff

Exit · Valkyrian Canning

How it works

Here is what we do when you hire us.

01

Free valuation

We value your business and build your exit plan.

02

International buyer network

10,000+ buyers. We bring several to the table, so you negotiate from strength.

03

Support all the way to closing

We run diligence with you until the wire hits your account.

Book a call

Book your seller introduction call.

Sellers you will receive a Confidentiality Statement when you book a call.

Looking to buy a business? Join our weekly buyer office hours here.

FAQ

Common questions.

Have specific questions? Schedule a confidential consultation call below:

From the blog

Recent thinking on buying and selling.

Read our recent thoughts on buying and selling businesses by visiting our blog and M&A Education Library

Livestreams

Learn live, with interactive Q&A.

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Seller Case Studies

Confidential and anonymous livestreams for business owners:

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Buyer Office Hours

Interactive Q&A, access to newest deals, and more!

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Exit planning

Plan your exit with us, years before you sell.

Eligible companies get free monthly P&L reviews and exit-planning meetings, until you decide to sell.

P.S. You are going to sell this once. Do it with your eyes open.

Exit Audit

See your business the way a buyer will.

Find out if you qualify for free exit planning, and what to fix first.

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Free · Confidential · No obligation