Strategic advice and guidance for founders and investors at every step of the sales process.

What is involved in the sales process?

Selling a company, whether it's all or part of it, is one of the most impactful decisions you can make as an entrepreneur or investor. There is a lot involved in making everything run smoothly and optimizing the value.

Selling Your Business

As a company founder, it naturally goes beyond a financial transaction; it's also the end of a personal chapter and you want to look back on that with satisfaction.

The Harbour guides founders through the process:

• We think about value creation and positioning your company to optimize its valuation.
• We'll help you find the right buyer who matches your vision and company values.
• If you wish, we will support you in negotiations to make sure you close the best deal.
• We provide advice on the transfer of management and ownership, so that the continuity of the company remains guaranteed.

Selling a stake in a company

The process of selling a participation to a third party (secondary) requires a slightly different strategic approach.

• We carry out a market analysis to determine the optimal sales time based on market trends.
• We identify potential buyers who are a good match.
• We support you and potential buyers in the area of due diligence.
• We provide advice on the transaction, ranging from deal structures, such as earn-outs, to share transfers and legal implications.

Why seek guidance for a business sale?

The Harbour has years of experience and a proven track record in assisting founders and investors. For example, we have already helped dozens of founders and investors sell their company or participation.

We have an extensive network of strategic buyers, including private equity and corporate venture funds. This makes it easier for us to find a suitable investor and increase the success rate of a sale.

Of course, we don't just go into your account for money. We also focus on value creation and strategic positioning to ensure maximum revenue.

Inge Geerdens from CVWarehouse looks back with satisfaction on the support she received from The Harbour 

How do we proceed?

We understand that every sale is unique. Strategic customization, confidentiality and value optimization are crucial in this regard. That's why we always tailor our approach to your specific situation.

We start with an intake interview where we identify your goals and expectations.

After that, we carry out a strategic analysis to optimize the value of the company or participation and identify potential buyers.

We then prepare all the necessary documents for the sales file.

Finally, we will further guide you through the final stages of the process, from negotiations to closing, to ensure a smooth transaction.