Want to find a buyer on the best terms, together?
How much is my company worth? Where do I find the right buyer? How do I ensure continuity? Sell your business with confidence. With a well-substantiated file and a broad network, we ensure the best conditions.
Why look for a buyer with The Harbour as your wingman?
If it’s important for you to find a buyer who aligns with your vision and company values, and with the right conditions, the M&A experts at The Harbour are your best chance of success. The Harbour will guide you from A to Z in finding a suitable buyer for your company or investment, so you can take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey.
Good deals thanks to substantiated files
All documents, information, memos, and valuations are carefully prepared so you appear professional and have a strong file for negotiation.
We focus on value creation and positioning to optimize valuation
We collect all necessary documentation to accelerate the due diligence process
Demonstrating a strong future perspective and growth potential increases buyer interest
An extensive network of buyers
Get access to our network of private and professional buyers to submit your sales file. By approaching multiple buyers, we create a better negotiating position to secure the best terms.
Strategic buyers looking for synergies
Financial buyers seeking interesting investments
Managers looking to take over
Individuals wanting to become entrepreneurs
Advice and support in all areas
The Harbour has all the necessary in-house expertise to complete the entire M&A process: finance, legal, strategy, matchmaking, and more. You will have a dedicated point of contact who will guide you through the process with our dynamic team of experts.
We conduct market analyses to gain insight into value and determine the ideal time to sell
We have experience selling entire companies as well as minority stakes
We provide advice on the transfer of management and ownership, ensuring the continuity of the company
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Why have more than 1,000 founders already chosen The Harbour?
We share our network
In addition to searching for industry buyers, we are pleased to share our network of strategic and financial buyers, including private equity, venture capital, and corporate venture funds.
We are discreet
As a confidential advisor, we reach out to potential buyers without disclosing any confidential information. This ensures that you have full control over who you choose to sit at the table with.
We are in the ring together
The Harbour is your wingman until the right buyer is found. Receive hands-on assistance with valuations, data rooms, term sheets, negotiations, and more.
86%
success rate on all our funding and M&A rounds
3x
faster at closing a deal than doing it yourself
+550
completed deals
100%
focus on acquisitions and growth funding
5,000
investors and buyers in our international network
We may not be the only solution, but we are the best
It’s smart to be guided in such a process. But it’s important to choose the best guidance from a party that has the right expertise and focus on this.
Like “the Big Four”
A lot of experience with advice, but less with matchmaking
Not practical and hands-on
Only interested in large companies
Limited network with banks, angels, buyers...
Costs rise quickly
Offices looking to expand their services
Entrepreneurs don't always understand
Don't handle matchmaking
Unable to create an attractive pitch deck
Can take little risk
Do not have an M&A or funding network
Fully focused on funding and M&A
Speak the entrepreneur's language
Support from A to Z
Commercial, financial, and legal team
Know exactly what financiers and buyers want
Warm network of 5k+ international contacts
We focus exclusively on growing entrepreneurs who meet the following criteria:
You have a recurring turnover of 1 million euros or more.
Your company is profitable and has an EBITDA of 250,000 euros or more.
Your company is cash flow positive.
You are looking for a buyer for the company or a significant stake in the company.
You want to be guided and go through the process with M&A experts.
Need financing rather than an acquirer? Check out our Funding Process.
Book your free appointmentFrequently asked questions.
Do you have any other questions?
Broadly speaking, you can expect around 6%-7% of the total sale, divided between a fixed start-up cost and a commission-based fee. This means we take on part of the risk. However, there is no fixed price, as each sales process is unique. We always provide a customized price based on your situation and needs:
- What preparation is already in place?
- Do you already have a network of potential buyers?
- What type of buyer are we looking for?
Each process and price are tailored based on what you have already prepared. Some entrepreneurs may already have buyers but need a strong file to secure a good price. Others may come without a network but with a fully prepared file. In that case, we will be happy to match them with the right buyer.
We need each other along the way to close the right deal. We take every step together and work as your wingman. We won’t take any action that we haven’t discussed first. After all, it’s your company that we’re selling.
Certainly not. If you already have potential candidates in mind, this can only increase your chances of success. We can help you reach out to them confidentially, allowing you to maintain your privacy until you're ready to share more details.
We have a few hard criteria that you must meet to go through an M&A process with us:
- Your recurring turnover is 1 million euros or more.
- Your company is profitable and has an EBITDA of 250,000 euros or more.
- Your company is cash flow positive.
- You are looking for a buyer for the company or for a significant participation in the company.
- You want to be guided and go through the process together with M&A experts.
It is true that in a limited number of cases, we may not find a suitable buyer. That's why we work partly on commission, sharing the risk. If we are unable to find an acquirer together, you only pay the start-up costs, which help cover the administrative side of the process.
Do you still have questions?
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