PURPOSE-BUILT FOR THE FOUNDER'S JOURNEY

We exist because selling a business is unlike any other transaction you'll ever make.

It's not just financial—it's deeply personal. You're not just selling an asset; you're transitioning a legacy, protecting employees who've become family, and closing a chapter that's defined decades of your life.

Traditional advisors focus on the transaction. We focus on you—the human being making one of life's biggest decisions.

Why Raymond Leigh & Partners Exists

After working directly with both acquirers and business owners, we saw the same pattern repeatedly: founders entering the market unprepared, overwhelmed, and often exploited by a process they didn't understand.

We watched talented entrepreneurs leave millions on the table. We saw deals collapse at the eleventh hour due to preventable issues. Most heartbreaking, we witnessed founders achieve "successful" exits only to deeply regret them later.

The problem wasn't the execution—it was the preparation. Founders needed a safe space to explore, evaluate, and prepare before committing to a process. Someone in their corner who wasn't trying to rush them to market or buy their business.

That's why we created Raymond Leigh & Partners.

What Makes Us Different

We Serve The Moment Before

While others focus on running the sale process, we help you decide if, when, and how to go to market in the first place.

We're Compensated For Success, Not Activity

We only succeed when you do. Our compensation comes from our execution partners when transactions successfully close, which means we can give you honest advice—including "you're not ready yet.

We've Seen Both Sides

Having worked with both buyers and sellers, we know what drives valuation, what kills deals, and what makes the difference between regret and satisfaction.

Power Through Understanding

We believe founders should understand M&A as well as any banker. Knowledge shifts power back to you—where it belongs.

What Drives Valuation

Beyond simple EBITDA multiples, we'll teach you the 20+ factors that can swing your value by millions: recurring revenue percentage, customer concentration, management depth, competitive moats, and growth trajectory.

Deal Structure Mastery

Understanding the difference between asset and stock sales, how working capital adjustments work, and why earnouts rarely pay out helps you negotiate from strength, not hope.

The Human Side

We prepare you for the emotional journey—the stress of due diligence, the loneliness of secrecy, the complexity of letting go. Being psychologically prepared is as important as having clean financials.

EVERY GREAT EXIT STARTS WITH BEING READY

Don't enter the market wondering if you're prepared. Know exactly where you stand, what to expect, and how to maximize your outcome.

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