CROs, Laboratories & Clinical Services
Sell your CRO without regret.
CROs and outsourced clinical and lab services companies with multi-year contracts and accredited facilities.
Free · 3 minutes · Anonymous
Track record
$250M+
Closed transactions
10,000+
Vetted buyers
$5M–$50M
Seller revenue
Who is buying
Buyers in your inbox? We know which ones close.
Sponsors and health networks keep outsourcing more work, and acquirers are building scale to serve them. We know which platforms want your therapeutic areas, your accreditations, or your geography.
Larger service providers
CROs and lab groups adding capability, capacity, or regions. They pay for accreditations, sponsor relationships, and a strong quality record.
Strategic roll-ups
Platforms building scale
Private equity-backed providers buying add-ons to broaden their services. They look for contracted backlog and a management team that stays.
PE-backed platforms
Long-hold owners
Patient capital that favours profitable, well-run providers with diversified sponsors and stable contracts.
Family offices
What buyers pay for
Three metrics decide what a clinical services business is worth.
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Contracted backlog
Signed work not yet delivered, and how many months it covers. A strong backlog tells a buyer revenue is secure.
02
Client concentration
Your largest sponsor or health network as a share of revenue. Below 20% is comfortable.
03
Quality record
Audit outcomes, accreditations, and regulatory history. Buyers check these before they discuss price.
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
Common questions
Have specific questions? Schedule a confidential consultation call below:
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Usually, but the process depends on the accrediting body and how the sale is structured. We plan for it from the start so it does not delay closing.
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Yes. We can present the depth of that relationship and its contract terms, or spend time widening the client base first. The Exit Audit shows what the concentration is costing you.
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Buyers review information only in a secure data room and under NDA. Nothing identifiable is shared, and we work within your privacy obligations throughout.
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Most run six to twelve months. Regulatory and quality diligence can add time, so preparation matters.
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Most of our clients already have inbound buyer interest. They hire us to get the best exit for the least work, and we earn far more than our fees.
Proof
Don't take our word for it. Hear it from our clients.
Two founders, real numbers, shared with their permission.
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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.
Free · Confidential · No obligation