Business Services
M&A advisory for B2B service companies. Consulting, outsourcing, and professional services.
Business Services sector expertise
focus
- •Business process outsourcing
- •Professional consulting services
- •Specialized business services
- •Staffing and recruitment
- •Facility management services
- •Corporate training and development
What buyers value
- ✓Client contracts and retention rates
- ✓Service delivery quality and reputation
- ✓Specialized expertise and methodology
- ✓Scalable delivery model
- ✓Recurring revenue streams
- ✓Geographic coverage
Typical buyer profiles
Service consolidators
Larger service firms expanding capabilities or geographic reach
Business services PE
Private equity building platforms in fragmented service sectors
Global service providers
International firms entering German market or expanding service lines
Valuation drivers
EBITDA multiples
Range depends on recurring revenue and client concentration
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Delivery model
Scalable, technology-enabled delivery increases valuations
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Common challenges we solve
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Recent transaction
B2B Consulting Services Firm
Founder-led firm with strong relationships but limited scalability
Documented methodology and service delivery process, identified buyer with complementary capabilities
Sold at 8.5x EBITDA with founder transitioning to advisory role over 2 years
Ready to discuss selling your business services?
Let's explore how we can help you achieve the best outcome