7.2×
Average EBITDA Multiple
91 days
Average Days to Close
$0
Upfront Broker Commission
94%
Sellers Got Asking Price or Above
Disclaimer: All case studies are anonymized composites based on real deal patterns in the lower middle market. Names, locations, and specific financial details have been altered to protect confidentiality. These outcomes are not guaranteed. Past performance does not predict future results. Consult a qualified M&A advisor before making any business decisions.
$4.2M
Revenue
$1.1M
EBITDA
7.4×
Multiple
94 days
Days to Close
A second-generation HVAC and plumbing company with 22 technicians and strong recurring maintenance contracts attracted multiple institutional offers. The owner had never considered PE before using BizSource.ai's readiness tools.
What Made This Deal Work
Outcome
The owner closed at a premium multiple, retained a 15% equity stake in the PE platform, and stayed on as a regional advisor for 24 months.
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$2.8M
Revenue
$980K
EBITDA
8.1×
Multiple
71 days
Days to Close
A vertical SaaS platform serving independent insurance agencies was acquired by a larger industry software company. The founder used BizSource.ai to identify strategic buyers and package the deal.
What Made This Deal Work
Outcome
The founder received full cash at close with a 12-month earnout tied to customer retention. No broker commission — deal was sourced directly through the platform.
$3.6M
Revenue
$720K
EBITDA
6.8×
Multiple
118 days
Days to Close
A licensed home care agency with 60+ caregivers and strong Medicaid/private pay mix attracted a family office seeking long-term hold assets in the senior care sector.
What Made This Deal Work
Outcome
The owner sold 70% to the family office, retained 30% equity, and received growth capital to expand into two new markets. Projected 3× return on retained equity within 5 years.
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$5.1M
Revenue
$680K
EBITDA
5.9×
Multiple
82 days
Days to Close
A retiring owner of a commercial roofing company with strong municipal and HOA contracts found an ideal successor through BizSource.ai's buyer matching system — a former construction executive using an SBA loan.
What Made This Deal Work
Outcome
The retiring owner received full asking price. The new operator secured SBA 7(a) financing with 10% down. Transition was smooth due to the owner's documented processes.
$7.4M
Revenue
$1.8M
EBITDA
8.6×
Multiple
105 days
Days to Close
A founder-led HR outsourcing firm serving mid-market companies became the platform for a PE firm's roll-up strategy in the HR services sector. The deal included significant management equity.
What Made This Deal Work
Outcome
The founder received $12.4M at close plus 20% equity in the new platform. The PE firm has since completed 4 add-on acquisitions using the company as the foundation.
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$9.2M
Revenue
$1.4M
EBITDA
7.1×
Multiple
89 days
Days to Close
A second-generation specialty industrial distributor with exclusive regional contracts attracted a family office seeking stable cash-flowing businesses with long operating histories.
What Made This Deal Work
Outcome
The founders received full cash at close with no earnout. The family office plans to hold the business for 10+ years as a core portfolio asset.
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