We Buy Awesome Businesses
Selling your business
Selling Your Business Shouldn't Be Tortuous...
Often, after prolonged negotiations, you’re left with nothing but hefty legal fees and no finalized deal.
And on the rare occasion, a deal does close, the joy of a filled bank account is quickly overshadowed by watching new owners mismanage the legacy you’ve built.
This is why we founded Akamai Global Capital. We strive to be the partner we once needed—ensuring deals are fair, swift, and always with the founder’s interests in mind.
We Give Founders Dream Exits
At Akamai Global Capital, we understand the weight and significance of selling your business.
We specialize in crafting exit strategies that respect your hard work and vision, ensuring a seamless transition that honors the legacy you’ve built.
Our process is designed to be clear and efficient, avoiding the common pitfalls of traditional sales, so you can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Partner with us for an exit that feels less like a transaction and more like a well-deserved culmination of your entrepreneurial journey.
Why Sell To Us ?
Selling a business is painful. The process takes forever. And sellers are left between a rock and a hard place. We are on a mission to change that!
- Full or partial cash out
- 3-6 month process
- Don't have the cash on hand leading to collapsed deals
- Require significant debt to make deals happen
- Flip your company in 3-5 years
- Inexperienced operators
- Intervene and change your culture
- Huge Valuation
- 3-6 month process
- Founders committed to 5+ years
- Terms could make your equity worthless
- Pressure to provide 10-100X returns
- No cash to founders, just money to grow
- Intervene and change your cuture
- Full or partial cash out
- Deal size ranging from $1-$30MM
- 60-day process
- Founders can stay or go; we're flexible
- Simple structure with cash up-front
- Operates as-is with no culture change
- Social Venture Partnership
- Hold companies for the longterm
Our process
Fast, Friendly, & Simple
We simplify the selling process. From initial contact to closing the deal
Key Investment Criteria
We Are On The Hunt For Businesses That Are...
A well-established business with a long operating history of 5 years minimum
Consistently profitable with EBITDA of at least $250,000
Healthy and sustainable growth and profitability with +20% npm
Positive culture, driving innovation and excellence.
Strong barrier to entry. Great brand, dedicated community, or niche
Easy-to-explain business model anyone can grasp
A business owner who is seeking a succession plan and who has made up their own mind and identified that now is the time to transact
A growing business unaffected by the economy, with no debt and a solid customer base.
A firm foundation in responsible and upright business practice with a positive and ethical approach. No Sketchy Stuff.
Explore Our Core Strengths
Dive into the key aspects of our expertise and services that set us apart.
- Strategic M&A Expertise
- Operational Excellence
- Community Empowerment
- Financial Engineering
- Impact Investing
- Technology Integration
- Regulatory Compliance and Ethics
- Global Market Insight
The Companies We Buy Typically Look Like This...
We work with entrepreneurs, family businesses, and owner/operators to help unlock the value they’ve created in their companies.
Employee Buyout
Even if you're uncertain whether your business fits or not, feel free to send it to us anyway. We'll let you know within a few days.
Business Brokers
This could be the start of something beautiful
Akamai is the buyer of choice for your business listing, with decades of cross-functional experience acquiring companies.
Builders + Executives
We're always open for leaders to join us
We always seek entrepreneurial leaders to run growing small businesses in our network. Help drive meaningful change today.
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