Axial
United States
Largest online marketplace for buying, selling, and financing private companies in the lower middle market, connecting 4,500+ buyers and investors with 10,000+ deals annually through algorithm-driven matching.
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Business Exits Inc
United States
Business Exits Inc is a sell-side M&A brokerage focused on lower-middle market online and offline businesses, helping owners prepare for sale, value their companies, and run a structured process to reach a large pool of qualified buyers.
Key features
- Specialized brokerage services for lower-mid-market business owners, including valuation, exit planning, and sale preparation.
- Large database of individual and institutional buyers across many industries.
- Structured marketing and outreach processes to maximize exposure while maintaining confidentiality.
- Guidance through due diligence, negotiations, and closing.
- Educational content and resources to help owners understand valuation, deal structures, and the sale process.
Integrations
Works alongside accountants, attorneys, and QoE providers, and leverages listing marketplaces and proprietary buyer databases for outreach.
More information
Founded around 2010 in California, Business Exits focuses on helping small and lower-middle market business owners achieve successful exits. The firm combines valuation expertise, a large buyer network, and structured sale processes to guide owners from initial exploration through closing, and positions itself as a transparent, specialization-driven “for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs” alternative to traditional business brokers.
What Makes Business Exits Inc Different
Key differentiators highlighted by the vendor.
- Entrepreneur-centric approach – Built by entrepreneurs, with messaging emphasizing founder empathy and practical guidance.
- Online-business specialization – Significant experience in digital and ecommerce businesses versus purely brick‑and‑mortar firms.
- Large buyer pool – Marketing highlights a sizeable, vetted buyer base and a structured outreach process.
Key facts
- Year founded
- 2010
- Pricing
- Mixed model – Fee structure typical of business brokers and lower‑mid market M&A advisors, generally success‑fee based with minimal or no upfront retainers for many engagements; exact percentages depend on deal size and are quoted individually.
- Deal stage
- Sourcing
- Target market
- End client (sell side) · M&A Advisory · Private Equity
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