Sell Your Business for Top Dollar with the Help of our World-Class M&A Specialists

M&A Advisory and Business Broker Services

Selling your business is a complex, time-consuming endeavor. And oftentimes your counterparties are very experienced in structuring and negotiating these transactions. Level the playing field and maximize your outcome by having experienced advisors by your side.

Our team of seasoned M&A specialists has successfully closed $35+ billion worth of M&A transactions in numerous industries and countries, with deal sizes ranging from a few million to a few billion dollars. Leverage this experience, gained at large investment banks and corporations, to secure a better deal for your small business.

The team is led by Mario Wanderley, previously an investment banker with J.P. Morgan and CFO/COO of companies backed by major private equity and venture capital firms, including The Blackstone Group, the world’s largest private investment firm.

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    The Venture Growth Partners Advantage:

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    We have negotiated $60+ billion worth of M&A ($35+ bn) and Capital Raise ($25+ bn) transactions across numerous industries and countries, with deal sizes ranging from a few million to a few billion dollars. Transactions included: company sales, mergers, acquisition, joint-ventures, equity and debt financings, and balance sheet restructurings. Counter-parties in those transactions ran the gamut, (i) from entrepreneurial buyers to corporate acquirers; (ii) from angels and small investors to major venture capital and private equity firms;; (iii) from traditional commercial banks to alternative debt capital providers.

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    We have been in your shoes. Our M&A and Capital Raise Advisory Services are led by individuals with a mix of investment banking and C-suite experience. As CFOs and COOs of companies that were sold, raised equity and debt capital, or acquired a competitor, we have experienced firsthand the aftermath of a deal, including: (i) earn-outs; (ii) merger integration; (iii) synergies realization; (iv) the dilution from equity raises; (v) the risks and pressures of highly leveraged businesses. We believe that this makes us better dealmakers and advisors

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    Experienced Corporate Finance Advisors involved in every aspect of the transaction. We handle our engagements differently. In our case, a senior advisor is with you every step of the way. After all, raising capital or selling your business could be the culmination of many years of hard work, and even the small details could affect the outcome in a significant way.

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    No bias towards a deal. The compensation structure of Corporate Finance advisory mandates is skewed towards the closing of the deal, in the form of a substantial Success Fee. While Success Fees are important as they align interests, it also causes the advisor to have a strong incentive and bias towards getting a deal done. At VGP, we pride ourselves in not having such bias and in having the business owner’s interest at heart. We will advise against a bad deal, despite the fact that it will mean not earning a Success Fee. We have done this more than once.

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    How We Run Our Sell-Side M&A Deals

    CEOs often wonder about the process of selling a business. What is it like? How long does it take? What information does the company need to produce? To help address some of these questions, we have summarized below our typical Sell-Side M&A process. To learn more about our approach and methodology, please download our Sell-Side M&A Transaction – Process Overview, which drills down in more detail on each of the six steps outlined below.

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    VGP Sell Side MA Transaction Process

    A Few of Our Testimonials

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    Mario Wanderley is a world-class entrepreneur, finance and operating executive and deal maker. For almost two decades, he has worked as my CFO/COO and partner in building numerous businesses in the U.S. and overseas and negotiating transactions with leading technology companies, banks and private equity firms. Mario repeatedly demonstrated an uncanny ability to quickly evaluate complex operating and financial issues and to present creative solutions in often unrealistically short time frames. His tenacity, integrity, intelligence, negotiating and managerial skills made him an invaluable partner.

    George CrowleyFounder, Chairman and CEO of The Crowley Group
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    Tyler worked on our behalf during the acquisition and funding process of Paul Fredrick in 2017, a leading designer and direct-to-consumer men's apparel company. Tyler was an integral part of our efforts to complete the acquisition of Paul Fredrick, from providing guidance on the financial model to leading the charge on sourcing an equity sponsor. He was of particular value in identifying the appropriate partner to share in our vision of the future of Paul Fredrick. His ability to source a partner that had flexibility in terms of capital structure allowed for our team to share in a larger share of the upside than we would have had we been forced to utilize a more traditional partner. Tyler's personality and working style meshed very well with our own and we enjoyed having the opportunity to work with him. Should a need arise in the future; we'd welcome the chance to work with him again.

    David E. UllmanCFO/COO Paul Fredrick MenStyle
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    I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with and knowing James (Christodoulou) for almost 20 years, and thanks to his drive, passion, knowledge and common-sense approach to doing business, he’s always been a great teammate. Based on his diverse experience and his ability to drive results, he makes the perfect CFO who is able to handle everything from the day-to-day financial affairs to high level strategic thinking. His inside and deep knowledge of the financial markets will be a huge asset to those looking for a multifaceted CFO, especially if the company is in the early stages of raising debt and/or equity. James is a very hard worker who takes his job incredibly serious, but not himself, this is why everyone loves working with him.

    Jonathan WhitworthFormer CEO of Seaspan (retired) and Board Member on three corporate boards
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    We were very deliberate about the skills and experience we wanted in a CFO for this next phase of growth, and found Matthew Common’s experience to be a great fit. He has been a successful entrepreneur and CEO within our industry, managed high-performing teams, led strategic planning and corresponding capital raises, executed M&A activities, and worked extensively with the investment community.

    Sean FordCEO of Algorand, Inc.
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