Sell-side M&A advisory
Selling your business? Make buyers compete for it.
Catalyst helps owners of $1M–$100M companies prepare for market, reach qualified buyers, create competitive tension, negotiate terms and close.
ConfidentialNo obligation
Strategic buyersPrivate equityFamily officesIndependent sponsorsManagement teams
YourBusiness
- $300M+
- Transaction value
- 15+
- Years of experience
- $1M–$100M
- Transaction range
- Nationwide
- Buyer reach
What brings you here?
We don't just find a buyer. We create a market.
More qualified buyers competing means more leverage on price, structure and terms. Here is how a competitive process narrows to the right deal.
A wide universe of potential buyers
Illustrative · every process is differentBuyer universeQualified and interestedBest fit, best terms
Selected transactions
Deals we've closed.
Precision Machining
Confidentialhas been acquired byA strategic acquirerManaged IT Services
Confidentialhas been acquired byA strategic acquirerSpecialty Distribution
Confidentialhas been acquired byA private equity buyerCommercial Construction
Confidentialhas been sold toIts management teamMulti-Site Medical Practice
Confidentialhas partnered withA private equity sponsorAccounting & CPA
Confidentialhas merged withA larger regional practice
Confidentialhas been acquired byA strategic acquirerManaged IT ServicesConfidentialhas been acquired byA strategic acquirerSpecialty DistributionConfidentialhas been acquired byA private equity buyerCommercial ConstructionConfidentialhas been sold toIts management teamMulti-Site Medical PracticeConfidentialhas partnered withA private equity sponsorAccounting & CPAConfidentialhas merged withA larger regional practiceIndustry experience
We know how buyers look at businesses like yours.
Construction & TradesConstruction & TradesWhat buyers valueRecurring service revenueTechnician benchOwner independenceRelevant deal: Commercial construction company, sold to managementExplore construction & trades ManufacturingManufacturingWhat buyers valueEquipment and capacityCustomer diversificationInventory disciplineRelevant deal: Precision machining company, strategic acquirerExplore manufacturing Professional ServicesProfessional ServicesWhat buyers valueClient relationships beyond foundersStaff continuityRecurring engagementsRelevant deal: Regional CPA firm, merged with a larger practiceExplore professional services Distribution & LogisticsDistribution & LogisticsWhat buyers valueSupplier relationshipsInventory managementMargin consistencyRelevant deal: Specialty distribution company, private equityExplore distribution Healthcare ServicesHealthcare ServicesWhat buyers valueRegulatory standingReimbursement mixProvider retentionRelevant deal: Multi-location medical practice, private equityExplore healthcare TechnologyTechnologyWhat buyers valueRecurring revenueCustomer retentionScalabilityRelevant deal: Managed services provider, strategic acquirerExplore technology
Confidential valuation
What could your business be worth?
You don't need to be ready to sell to understand your options.
What you'll get
A valuation perspective
Your key value drivers
The likely buyer landscape
Readiness considerations
CATALYST TO CONFIRM deliverables
Premium valuationEvery employee retained
Client story · Manufacturing
A 45-year precision machining company, sold to a strategic buyer.
- SituationThird-generation owners ready to exit after 45 years.
- ProcessCatalyst identified a strategic buyer looking to expand its West Coast operations.
- OutcomeA premium valuation, with employment retained for all staff.
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- Buyers approached
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- Months to close
Thinking about selling?
Whether that's this year or several years from now, an early conversation can help you understand your options.