THE EXIT CO
0191 230 6370
THE EXIT CO
THE EXIT CO
0800 000 000
25+ Years Brokering UK Business Sales
Is Your Business Actually Ready to Sell?
Submit your accounts and we'll tell you what your business may be worth to real buyers in the market right now.
Free. Confidential. No obligation. Result within 24 hours.
Not ready to submit accounts? Check if you're sale ready.
Trusted by UK Business Owners Looking for a Smarter Exit
25+ Years in UK M&A
Decades of experience helping owners navigate confidential business sales.
10,000+ Active Buyers
Access to funded buyers already searching by sector, size, and deal type.
£250K to £15M Deal Range
Supporting business owners across lower-mid-market sale opportunities.
Confidential by Design
Your enquiry, identity, and financials are never disclosed without written permission.
Most Business Owners Only Get One Shot at Selling.
Most Leave Money Behind.
The average owner spends years building something worth selling, then rushes the exit because a buyer appears, energy runs out, or they simply want it done. They take the first serious number they hear not because it is the right price, but because they never knew what the right price was.
By the time the deal closes, the gap between what they got and what a prepared seller could have achieved can run into six figures.
The Old Way
Wait for buyer interest
Accept the first serious number
Negotiate without market context
Risk leaving money behind
The Exit Co Way
Know your number first
Match against real buyer appetite
Negotiate with market evidence
Stay confidential until ready
The Old Way
Wait for buyer interest
Accept the first serious number
Negotiate without market context
Risk leaving money behind
The Exit Co Way
Know your number first
Match against real buyer
appetite
Negotiate with market evidence
Stay confidential until ready
Know Your Number Before Any Conversation Starts
Our valuation is based on current buyer demand, comparable UK transactions, and sector appetite not guesswork or generic formulas.
Understand what your business may be worth right now
Avoid accepting the first serious offer blindly
Use market evidence before entering negotiations
Access Buyers Already Looking for Businesses Like Yours
These are not casual browsers. Our buyer network includes vetted, funded buyers searching across specific UK sectors.
Manufacturing
Transport & Distribution
Service Businesses
B2B Recurring Revenue
Engineering & Professional
Owner-Managed Deals
Sell Without Going Public Too Early
Public listings can create noise, uncertainty, and unnecessary risk. The Exit Co keeps your process discreet and only introduces you to vetted buyers when the fit is right.
No public listing require
Buyer interest checked confidentially
Financials protected until appropriate
You stay in control of timing and next steps
Why Sellers Trust The Exit Co
Real outcomes from owners who wanted clarity, confidentiality, and serious buyer conversations.
We Do Not Just Sell Businesses. We Run the Process So You Do Not Have To.
Valuation Before Conversation
Know your likely market value before speaking to buyers.
Pre-Vetted Buyers
Every buyer is qualified before they sit across the table.
Confidential Matching
Your business is only introduced when there is a serious fit.
Negotiation Support
We help close the gap between what buyers want to pay and what your business is worth.
Managed Exit Process
From valuation to due diligence, deal structure, and completion.
No Obligation Start
You can begin with a valuation without committing to sell.
The 4-Step Exit Journey
A simple, confidential process from initial valuation to serious buyer conversations.
01 Step
Discovery
Submit your accounts. We review financials against demand. Market figure in 24 hours. 5 minutes to initiate.
02 Step
Matching
We identify buyers registered in your sector and only introduce you to those we have already vetted.
03 Step
Negotiation
When offers come in, we handle terms, counteroffers, and deal structure while you keep running the business.
04Step
Completion
Legal, due diligence, deal structure, and funds clearing. We stay involved until the day funds clear.
01 Step
Discovery
Submit your accounts. We review financials against demand. Market figure in 24 hours. 5 minutes to initiate.
02 Step
Matching
We identify buyers registered in your sector and only introduce you to those we have already vetted.
03 Step
Negotiation
When offers come in, we handle terms, counteroffers, and deal structure while you keep running the business.
04Step
Completion
Legal, due diligence, deal structure, and funds clearing. We stay involved until the day funds clear.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is my business worth?
Your valuation depends on sector, revenue, profit, buyer demand, recurring income, growth potential, and comparable transactions. We review your accounts and provide a market-based view within 24 hours.
Do I need to be ready to sell immediately?
No. You can start with a Sale Readiness Assessment if you want to understand where you stand before committing to a sale process.
Is the process confidential?
Yes. Your enquiry, identity, and financials are not disclosed without written permission.
How long does it take to sell?
Timelines vary depending on sector, deal size, buyer fit, due diligence, and negotiation. The first step is understanding your valuation and buyer appetite.
Do you already have buyers?
Yes. The Exit Co works with a network of vetted and funded buyers searching across UK sectors.
What types of businesses do you work with?
We support UK business owners across sectors including manufacturing, transport and distribution, services, B2B recurring revenue, engineering, professional services, and owner-managed businesses.