M&A Project with experts

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.

Get access to our network of private and professional buyers
Go through a fully customized M&A project
Work with an expert from preparation to the effective sale

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

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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

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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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Discover how The Harbour can be your wingman in selling your business

The M&A Scan provides you with a clear picture of how well your company is prepared for a successful acquisition. Answer 10 quick questions and receive a personalized report.

Takes just 2 minutes

Completely free

Instant personalised results

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These growing companies have already secured their deal.

ClimateCamp successfully raises funding with The Harbour as dealmaker

ClimateCamp helps companies reduce their CO2 emissions by measuring and reducing the carbon footprint in the value chain with their suppliers. After months of discussions with investors, ClimateCamp engaged The Harbour to take the final step and successfully complete the deals.

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ClimateCamp

How Tomsgates raised nearly €1 million for their new warehouse

Tomsgates specializes in luxury wooden cat and dog doors, representing quality and craftsmanship. They use sustainable materials and provide a premium service, including installation. The growth continued rapidly, leading Tomsgates to face an important decision: relocating to a larger storage facility to meet rising demand.

However, an expansion requires funding, which is where The Harbour stepped in. With a well-thought-out strategy, a financial plan, and expert guidance, nearly €1 million in funding was secured.

Ivan Vandevivere

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Tomsgates

Driving electric forward: How BattMobility secured growth capital for sustainable mobility

Sustainable mobility requires smart investments. As a pioneer in electric car sharing, BattMobility aspired to expand its impact and scale further. However, growth comes at a cost, and attracting the right investors is an art in itself. To convince Ethias Ventures and secure a strong deal, BattMobility enlisted the expertise of The Harbour. With an updated financial plan and strategic support throughout the negotiation process, we helped accelerate their growth plans.

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Huswell raises growth capital to simplify short-term rental

Huswell, the innovative short-term rental management platform that simplifies hosting and maximizes returns with smart automation and comprehensive operational support, continues to advance at full speed. Their all-in-one platform helps vacation rental owners maximize returns without the hassle. To maintain that momentum and achieve their growth ambitions, Huswell raised strategic funding with The Harbour. This provides a powerful boost to scale faster and take the first steps toward a Series A round.

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Huswell

How Content & Coffee raised nearly half a million to make their dream come true

Growing takes money. And Content & Coffee, "the application lifecycle company," knew that all too well. With big ambitions for the future and a group of interested investors on board, their capital round seemed within reach. However, a missing financial plan and a clear valuation posed a challenge that needed to be addressed. Together with The Harbour, they set to work on turning their growth plans into a financial success story. The result? A smart financing mix that raised nearly half a million euros and positioned them for a strong future.

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Content & Coffee

How MyGrid raised €600,000 to accelerate the energy transition

The road to growth is full of challenges, especially when launching an innovative product in a competitive market. MyGrid, the Flemish start-up behind the ModuleOne smart home battery, faced similar hurdles. To achieve their mission of making renewable energy accessible to everyone, founders Jan Wellens and Stef Van de Gehuchte needed not only capital but also the right investors. With the help of The Harbour, they devised a smart and strategic funding process that resulted in €600,000 and valuable expertise. This is how MyGrid prepared to fulfill their sustainable mission.

Stef Van de Hamlet

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MyGrid

600,000 euros for the telephone exchanges of the future

A sleek 150 years after Alexander Bell invented the telephone, it remains an indispensable communication tool for companies. However, the classic telephone exchange has had its time. Sippy is bringing it to the cloud, enabling businesses worldwide to make and receive calls from any device, all while using the same number.

Benoit Biesmans

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Sippy

€1,200,000 for a digital concrete platform

No more ordering truckloads of concrete by phone or email. The East-Flemish start-up Betrotrace has developed a platform to streamline communication between concrete plants, transporters, and contractors. This ensures that the right amount of concrete is delivered to the right place, on time.

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Betotrace

How does an M&A Project work?

Of course, each process is unique, but here is an example of an M&A Project:

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Step 1: Screening

We analyze your company and figures to assess whether your business is ready to be sold. We also check if you meet our criteria for an M&A Project:

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 stake in the company

You want to be guided and go through the process together with M&A experts

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Step 2: Preparation of files

We support you from A to Z in preparing an attractive sales file, including a substantiated information memorandum and valuation. While our financial and legal experts prepare the necessary documents, you will receive additional sales and marketing guidance to present your file in the most appealing way.

“We find up to 5 times more potential buyers than entrepreneurs who are searching on their own”

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Step 3: Matchmaking with the right one acquirers

Based on your vision, values, and goals, we search for the right type of buyer (strategic, financial, management, individual, peer, or other). We then identify potential buyers and reach out to assess their interest and conditions. In case of concrete interest, and after consultation, we provide candidates with all the necessary information confidentially and guide them through the discussions to reach an agreement.

Strategic buyer

Looking for synergies such as market expansion, cost savings, or access to innovative solutions.

Financial buyer

Private equity, venture capital, or family offices seeking companies with strong growth opportunities for good returns.

Management

Existing management taking over the company, or new managers who take over and buy in full or in part.

Individual

Individuals who wish to take over a company to become entrepreneurs.

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Step 4: Closing

We won’t stop until everything is completed, whether in cooperation with your lawyer or bookkeeper. For us, the process only ends when the legal documents are finalized, all signatures are on the contracts, you see the money in your account, and we have celebrated the success together.

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

100%

focus on acquisitions and growth funding

5,000

warm contacts 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.

Consultants

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

Accountants and lawyers

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

The Harbour Experts

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.

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