“At The Exit Advisory Team, we help bold founder-led companies prepare for and execute extraordinary exits”.
We specialise in guiding owner-led businesses through the critical stages of scaling to sell.
You're in the Right Place If…
You’re still at the centre of everything — and you know it’s limiting your ability to grow and attract a premium buyer
You’re a founder, CEO, or business owner running a company between £5M–£100M in revenue
You’ve had interest from investors or acquirers but didn’t feel prepared or confident to explore it
You want options — full exit, partial sale, partner buy-in, MBO, family succession — but don’t know which path is best
You want to understand what your business is truly worth — and how to increase that value
You’re building something bigger than yourself and want to align your life’s work with a meaningful outcome
How Can We Help?
What Our Clients Have in Common
Founder DNA Is Still Present for Better or Worse
Even after years in business, these companies are still highly influenced by the founder or original leadership team.
The founder is often the central figure in sales, key relationships, and decision-making.
Much of the institutional knowledge lives in the founder’s head.
There's brand equity tied to their identity or personal story (they’re often the face of the company).
They Lack a Clear Exit Strategy
Even the most successful founders often haven’t defined what an ideal exit looks like.
Many are “interested” in what an exit might look like — but aren’t sure if they’re truly ready
Others have already had approaches from buyers or investors, but don’t feel prepared
Few have an aligned personal, financial, and leadership readiness plan in place
We help clients find clarity before they commit. We lead with education, not pressure.
They’re at a Critical Transition Point:
Emotional burnout, succession pressure, or unsolicited buyer interest is forcing the conversation forward
They’re sitting on an inbound letter of intent (LOI) and don't feel ready
They’re experiencing rapid growth but worried about hitting a wall if no structural changes are made
You help them turn uncertainty into clarity with a structured plan and optionality for the path forward. They Are Growth-Minded, but Transition Insecure.
They’ve Proven Product-Market Fit
These businesses aren’t startups. They’ve carved out a niche, found loyal customers, and created real enterprise value.
They often have strong recurring revenue or customer retention
There’s usually a unique product, service, delivery model or positioning
They’ve endured adversity (like COVID or tech disruption) and bounced back
Our work helps them move from a good business to a great exit by boosting valuation multiples through purposeful positioning.
They Have Untapped Strategic Value
Strategic buyers might see gold in the form of IP, teams, reach, recurring revenue, or customer relationships that the founder isn’t fully emphasising or leveraging.
Their competitive moat might not be clearly defined or documented
Key differentiators aren’t translating into value in the eyes of potential acquirers
There's often a “Rembrandt in the Attic” a hidden, under-leveraged strategic asset
We help them uncover, name, and package those Rembrandts to appeal to premium buyers.
They Want Purpose, Not Just Payday
They’re values-driven — and care about their people, reputation, and legacy
They want their exit to feel aligned, not just optimized
Protecting culture, customers, and continuity matters just as much as maximizing price
The Exit isn't the end… it’s a transition into a new identity. You help them walk into it with intention.
They Want Trusted, Strategic Advice, Not a Transaction Push
Because these businesses are not distressed and the owners aren’t desperate, they want a partner not a broker.
They need a guide who’s sat on both sides of the table
They want someone to explain both the process and the players honestly
They’re seeking a strategic plan, not a sales pitch
We build relationships first. That’s why many of our clients work with us 1–3 years before an actual exit.
Who We’re Not For
- Businesses looking to sell tomorrow with no prep or planning
- Owners unwilling to be coached, advised, or transparent
- Founders who plan to stay 100% involved indefinitely
- Companies with less than £2M EBITDA or significant financial distress