I'm a business owner
I've spent 20 years building this. I want to know what it's worth, how the process actually works, and whether now is the right time. And I don't want the whole town finding out I'm looking.
Business Brokers & M&A Advisors · Since 2007
Investment Banking Best Practices for the Lower Middle Market
Business brokerage and sell-side M&A advisory for founder-led and family-owned companies. Based in Seattle, working across the Pacific Northwest, Texas, and nationwide.
Our Services
Where do you fit in?
I'm looking to acquire
I'm a strategic buyer, family office, or investor seeking quality opportunities in sectors Exit Equity knows best: industrial, precision manufacturing and contract services.
I'm a referral partner
I'm an attorney, CPA, or wealth advisor, and I want my client in careful, trusted hands. I need a partner who will keep me in the loop and treat the relationship as carefully as I do.
Boutique M&A Advisory
A different kind of M&A firm
Exit Equity was founded in 2007 as a second-generation, family-run boutique, built on a simple belief: business owners deserve a true partner, not a transaction machine. We're female-led, independently owned, and small on purpose.
We bring the rigor and process of an investment bank to a market the big firms overlook, and we keep our client load deliberately light so every engagement gets our full attention. We don't just close deals. We guide owners through one of the most significant moments of their lives.
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19+
Years of M&A Experience
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250+
Divestitures Completed
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90%
Close Rate
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$3-25M
Typical Deal Size
How We Help
Four practices, one disciplined process
Whether you're three years from an exit or already fielding an unsolicited offer, we meet you where you are with a tested, transparent process.
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Explore Selling
Sell a Business
Sell-side representation with a blind, competitive bidding process that surfaces your best value and terms.
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View Opportunities
Buy A Business
Access to opportunities before they go public, with the diligence and structure of an institutional process behind every deal.
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Request a Valuation
Business Valuation
A CVA-led valuation with a clear "net-to-you," so you know what you'd actually keep.
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Learn More
M&A Advisory
Strategic guidance for larger, more complex transactions, architected from strategy to close.
Industries Served
Deep expertise where founders build real businesses
The sectors where we keep active buyer networks and a proven deal history.
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Built to Perform
View MoreManufacturing
Precision machining, fabrication, and process manufacturing, from aerospace to building products.
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Built to Scale
View MoreTechnology
Vertical SaaS, IT and managed services, and tech-enabled platforms.
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Built on Service
View MoreB2B Services
Field, professional, and recurring-revenue services, from facilities to engineering.
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Unique Businesses
View MoreOther Verticals
Founder-led and family-owned businesses with unique, hard-to-value models.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
In their own words — business owners, buyers, and referral partners who've worked with Exit Equity.
We were so pleased with not only the support and offers that were presented by your group, but the support and backing we had all through the purchase program and sale program. Not only did we feel the importance that your group put behind every step, but we enjoyed your company, sense of humor and help in celebrating when the sale was complete. Thank you again for all of your help and after-market support.
“We recently sold our business through Exit Equity and the experience was smooth and carefully coordinated and documented. The transaction included a manufacturing operation and real estate and required careful attention to detail and a focus on the final objective. We had a great experience and can recommend Exit Equity. Loving retirement!”
We were so pleased with not only the support and offers that were presented by your group, but the support and backing we had all through the purchase program and sale program. Not only did we feel the importance that your group put behind every step, but we enjoyed your company, sense of humor and help in celebrating when the sale was complete. Thank you again for all of your help and after-market support.
“We recently sold our business through Exit Equity and the experience was smooth and carefully coordinated and documented. The transaction included a manufacturing operation and real estate and required careful attention to detail and a focus on the final objective. We had a great experience and can recommend Exit Equity. Loving retirement!”
We were so pleased with not only the support and offers that were presented by your group, but the support and backing we had all through the purchase program and sale program. Not only did we feel the importance that your group put behind every step, but we enjoyed your company, sense of humor and help in celebrating when the sale was complete. Thank you again for all of your help and after-market support.
“We recently sold our business through Exit Equity and the experience was smooth and carefully coordinated and documented. The transaction included a manufacturing operation and real estate and required careful attention to detail and a focus on the final objective. We had a great experience and can recommend Exit Equity. Loving retirement!”
For Buyers
You'll know exactly who you're working with
Get a confidential perspective on your business, your options, and the path that makes the most sense for you.
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Phil brzytwa
M&A Intermediary
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Keith rogstad
MBA, AVA · Business Valuation Analyst
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Kara Gibson Brzytwa
MBA, CBI · Managing Principal
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Corey Gregg
CBI, CM&AP · M&A Intermediary
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Blake Foster
CVA · Certified Valuation Analyst
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Heather schmidt
CEPA · M&A Advisor
Transactions
Selection of Successful Transactions
This leading provider in website and e-commerce solutions partnered with a Private Investment Firm for a strategic investment, to help bolster growth for the company, it’s valued employees and create a known path forward for the founder.
Bruck Richards & ChaAfter 63 years executing notable audio projects in the Pacific Northwest, BRC is pleased to join Coffman Engineers–allowing Coffman to expand its offerings and company wide capabilities.
Uniforms never go out of style- Don’t Group Attire has been serving well-known clients for over seventy years! This established business creates top-quality uniforms, garments and other branded items for its business clients.
Insights
Explore our Resources
How to Buy an Electrical Contractor Business
Before you commission one, this guide outlines the premiums and discounts to weigh when considering an acquisition — or a sale — of an electrical contracting business.
FAQ
Clarity Before Your Next Move
We've guided hundreds of business owners through the sale process. Here are the questions we hear most often at the start of a conversation.
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The timeline for selling a business can vary significantly based on several factors, including the size of the business, the industry, and market conditions. Generally, the process can take anywhere from a few months to over a year. Key stages include preparing the business for sale, marketing it to potential buyers, negotiating terms, and finalizing the sale.
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Not unless you decide to tell them. We market your business blindly, require signed NDAs from every buyer, and share identifying details only with qualified parties at the right stage of the process.
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We look at normalized earnings, growth, customer concentration, recurring revenue and comparable transactions, then translate that into a realistic range and a clear "net-to-you" after taxes and fees.
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A broker prepares your business for market, finds and qualifies buyers, runs a competitive process, negotiates terms and coordinates attorneys, accountants and lenders through closing.
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Look for credentials such as CBI, CM&AP or CVA, a track record in your industry and deal size, and a team that will personally run your engagement from first call to close.
Ready When You Are
Ready to start your Exit Plan?
Our experienced team of intermediaries are ready to help you confidentially take your next step.
Have more questions or just curious about future possibilities? Feel free to connect with us to E-Mail.