Success Stories
Real stories from business owners who successfully sold their companies through our platform. Confidentiality preserved—details changed, outcomes real.
Industrial Services Company
The situation
Owner (62) wanted to retire but was concerned about maintaining confidentiality—his employees and key customers couldn't know the business was for sale. Previous attempts with traditional brokers led to information leaks.
Our approach
Listed anonymously on our marketplace. AI matched 8 potential buyers based on sector expertise and add-on strategy. Owner reviewed buyer profiles and selected 3 to engage with after NDA.
Outcome
Received 2 LOIs within 6 weeks. Sold to a strategic buyer at 1.2x initial asking price. Management team stayed, owner transitioned over 12 months. Employees only learned about sale after deal was signed.
Anonymous marketplace protected confidentiality while creating competitive tension among buyers
"I could stay focused on running the business while airfox managed the entire sale process. No one suspected a thing."
Manufacturing Company
The situation
Two siblings inherited the business but had different visions. Needed clean exit to preserve family relationship. Business was profitable but had legacy IT systems and deferred maintenance.
Our approach
Started with exit-readiness assessment, identified critical gaps. Spent 3 months preparing: documented processes, addressed deferred maintenance, created management succession plan. Then launched targeted buyer outreach.
Outcome
Sold to family office with operational experience. Buyer appreciated the preparation work and offered premium multiple. Both siblings achieved their goals and maintained family harmony.
Upfront preparation work eliminated buyer concerns and justified premium valuation
"The 3 months of preparation paid for itself many times over. We got multiple offers above asking price."
B2B Software Company
The situation
Founder-led SaaS company with strong product-market fit but limited sales/marketing. Received unsolicited inbound interest from PE fund but didn't know if valuation was fair.
Our approach
AI valuation confirmed inbound offer was 30% below market. Ran competitive process targeting software-focused PE and strategic buyers. Created detailed growth plan showing path to €20m ARR.
Outcome
Generated 4 term sheets. Sold to strategic buyer at 2.1x initial inbound offer. Founder stayed on as GM with significant earnout opportunity tied to growth targets.
Competitive tension from multiple bidders drove valuation from 3.0x to 6.3x revenue multiple
"I almost accepted the first offer. Running a process saved me millions and found a better strategic partner."
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