Selling a business can be a life changing step for any entrepreneur. However, like any transaction, it is not without risk. At Venture Corporate Finance we are committed to ensuring the sale process is transparent, quick and well-managed. Unlike most advisors we adopt a shared-risk approach and are only rewarded on success. Our unique four stage process is proven to reduce risk for the seller.
MAKING BUYING OR SELLING A BUSINESS A TRANSPARENT PROCESS
Selling your business can be a life changing step for an entrepreneur. Do you do it yourself? Who do you choose to help? Let Venture Corporate Finance simplify and de-risk the transaction for you with our unique four stage process that minimises potential problems and unnecessary costs. We operate on a shared-risk model with success fees only.
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Buy a business
Buying another business is a great way of increasing growth and value for your company. It is, however, a strategy that is often hard to execute in a highly competitive marketplace. With so many acquirers how do you deliver a strategy that works? Our consultancy will help you achieve a successful outcome with our sector focus, dedicated research and in-depth market knowledge.

Transaction Readiness Report
The options and advice available around selling or buying a business are endless – from costly corporate finance advisors (charging large monthly retainers from the outset) to generic all-sector brokers who will not understand the true value of your business.
We understand that the first thing any business owner wants to know is the value of their company in the current market place and the active buyers who have the resources to complete.
As the first part of our unique four stage process we prepare a Transaction Readiness Report which addresses valuation, drivers of the valuation, any potential issues and the buyer landscape.
As part of our commitment to shared-risk this is provided completely free of charge, the only cost to you will be your time.

Fundraising
Is your business ready for the next phase in growth? Are you looking at a buy-and-build strategy? We have long-standing relationships with a range of funders, including private equity investors, high net worth individuals, high street banks and specialist corporate lenders. We will be able to identify and secure the most appropriate source of funding based on your specific requirements.

Access to buyers
At Venture Corporate Finance we have years of experience and relationships with a wide-range of TMT buyers so we can connect you to the perfect buyer for your business. It is important to know and understand the potential buyers. Key questions include: do they have access to the necessary funds, what is their buy-cycle and do they have a good reputation with regard to Earn Out payments?
Venture Corporate Finance’s sector knowledge and relationships enable us to conduct a focused and well researched business sale process.

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WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT OUR TEAM

The advice from the very experienced team at VCF was invaluable throughout the process. The commercial guidance from Gary as well as the meticulous financial preparation by Stephen was very reassuring. We were not expecting to retire at this stage, however a convincing opportunity was presented to the shareholders by VCF. This secured the staff and business going forward, which meant that the transaction could be completed efficiently with the minimum of disruption. We were delighted with the outcome, having found an ideal partner in BDR where the two business cultures are closely aligned. We would recommend anyone looking for M&A advice to engage with VCF at the earliest opportunity.

“The Venture team worked closely with us to help us achieve our goals. They were understanding of the specific issues relating to the sale of our business and offered timely guidance and help when required. Right from the start they offered clear, no-nonsense advice. I would recommend that any technology sector entrepreneur looking to sell their business speaks to the Venture team as they helped to deliver an outstanding result for me and my fellow shareholders”

"Having had previous positive dealings with corporate finance teams, I was surprised when my experience hit another level. Venture operate very transparently, the quality of information presented is second to none and the team respond quickly. They approach things in a pragmatic way and remained fair though out the process on the commercials. I'm really pleased with the help everyone gave me and supporting a speedy transaction."

“We were warned that selling Tier 2 Consulting would be painful at times – and it was – so we were so glad that we had the support of Venture Corporate Finance to guide and offer advice at every step of the transaction. From their early review and accurate valuation of our business through net cash calculations to the last-minute negotiations they were on demand at all times and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to other technology entrepreneurs looking to sell their business.”

“Substance with style. The team worked with us to realise our ambition. They were objective throughout, insightful and offered input and advice when needed. Clearly experienced, engaged and capable people who deliver” “From beginning to end the team at Venture offered consistent advice and were clearly well coordinated. This combination of behaviour and process built confidence throughout and facilitated meaningful, objective discussions during the inevitable variations and kept everyone involved focused on the end goal”

“I found both Gary and Stephen to be very knowledgeable of both the sector and the process. They give us confidence that they could find a buyer matching our cultural expectations and valuation. We would highly recommend them to any owner looking to exit their business.”

“From the early stages of assessing our business and finding a number of interested parties, through to negotiations around the balance sheet and completion, Gary and Stephen delivered great service and were always on hand to give advice and resolve issues.”

“I was confident in the expertise and experience that both Gary and Stephen displayed. They promised qualified and ready buyers that would pay the valuations that I expected. 100% delivered and more!”

”Stephen and Gary made exiting my business a straightforward process! They eliminated all anxiety and have proven to be invaluable with their support, advice and experience both before, during and after the transaction.”

”Without Gary's support, help and finding the right buyer then we would not have achieved our goal of exiting. Would highly recommend.”
No retainers No additional fees No forever tie-ins
At Venture Corporate Finance we have a very clear vision and strategy for shareholders that ensures we deliver the highest quality of service from start to finish and we do this with the most transparent, open and honest approach from any other broker in the marketplace. With us you will not pay any fees until you have received a valid offer, you will never pay any retainers and our contracts are non-jargon or complicated with no forever success fee ties-ins.
Simply put we offer the lowest risk to selling your IT/Telecoms/Software business in the market without losing either the quality or the support from start to finish.