Maximize Your Business Value. Sell Smart with Founder M&A.

Expert M&A advisors guiding founder-led businesses through strategic exits, valuations, and private equity recapitalizations.
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Thinking about selling your business? Start with a free, no-obligation valuation.
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We specialize in working with businesses across industries like Construction, IT Services, Manufacturing, and more.
Selling a business isn’t just a transaction—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime decision that requires the right strategy, timing, and expertise. At Founder M&A, we work exclusively with founder-led and family-owned businesses, providing personalized sell-side M&A advisory, private equity recapitalization, and exit planning to help you maximize value and achieve your goals.
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WHY FOUNDER M&A?

More Than Just Brokers—We’re Your Strategic M&A Partners.

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What makes us different?

We’re not brokers

we provide full-service M&A advisory from exit strategy planning to valuation through due diligence and closing.

We focus

on Founder led & Family run lower-middle market businesses from $10M–$150M in annual revenue.

We connect you

with the right buyers/investors, whether financial or strategic, to ensure a seamless and successful exit.
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OUR PROCESS

How We Guide You from Valuation to Closing

Selling a business is complex—but we simplify it with a structured, strategic approach.
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Ready to see what your business is worth?

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Are you a lower middle-market acquirer? If so, please fill out a short form for our team to connect with you

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MAP (Market Assessment & Proforma) Valuation

Determine your current market value with a complimentary M.A.P. (Valuation) and discuss exit options.

iNITIATION

Meet Founder M&A and your dedicated deal team. Ask questions and plan your strategy.

PREPARATION

Work with us to create compelling marketing materials (CIM, Financial Analysis, Q&A). Data Room set up, Pre-identify Potential Buyers.

SELECTION

We vet buyers and investors, ensuring only serious, well-matched candidates with committed capital and a successful track record of closing transactions.

MARKETING

We conduct buyer meetings on your behalf, narrowing down your potential acquirees/partners to the best candidates.

OFFERS

We collect and present all competitive offers for you and guide you through them individually.

NEGOTIATION

From LOI offers to Purchase Agreement redlines, we negotiate on your behalf to help ensure the best possible deal.

EXECUTION

Review all necessary docs with Founder M&A and/or attorneys and tax advisors to finalize the Purchase Agreement

COMPLETION

Your deal is funded and finalized—whether you're exiting or preparing for the next stage of growth.

Are you a lower middle-market acquirer? If so, please fill out a short form for our team to connect with you

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Real Clients. Real Success Stories.

As a first-time seller, I had no idea what to expect. They guided me through every step, protected my interests, and ultimately helped me achieve a life-changing outcome. I couldn’t have done it without them.

Owner

Residential Services Company, Texas
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Real Clients. Real Success Stories.

I never intended to sell—but when the time came, I needed someone who understood both the value of what we’d built and how to navigate the process. They were that partner.

Founder

Family-Owned Service Business
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Real Clients. Real Success Stories.

Confidentiality was key for us. They managed the process quietly, professionally, and got us multiple offers without disrupting our team or customers.

CEO

Home Services Business
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Real Clients. Real Success Stories.

The deal they structured allowed me to step back while keeping key team members in place and well taken care of. It wasn’t just about the numbers—it was about legacy.

Retiring Owner

Multi-Location Operation
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Real Clients. Real Success Stories.

They didn’t just find a buyer—they found the right buyer. One that valued our culture, kept our people, and offered a great future for the business.

Seller

Specialty Trade Contractor
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Real Clients. Real Success Stories.

It felt less like selling a business and more like gaining a trusted partner. I was never in the dark, and every move they made was with our best interest at heart.

Founder

B2B Services Firm
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Real Clients. Real Success Stories.

I had been approached before, but nothing felt right. These folks brought a process, clarity, and options I didn’t know existed. Best decision I ever made.

Owner

Niche Home Services Company
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Want to know what your business is worth? Start with a free, confidential valuation.