Skip the Brokers.
Meet the Real Buyers.

DirectExit is a unique and disruptive platform that directly connects business owners with proven, vetted and well-capitalized buyers without the cost or inconvenience of brokers or middlemen.

Other platforms are generally described as “aggregators” in which brokers list their selling client companies and require buyers to negotiate through them as opposed to directly with the business owner. Buyers are typically not vetted at all, allowing unqualified buyers access, which is unproductive and risks confidentiality. DirectExit is the opposite: no brokers, vetted buyers only, and you don't have to be selling to join. Owners can see who wants their company long before they ever go to market.

No. Registering does not mean you're selling. Join now. Decide later.

DirectExit works with all types of businesses across most industry sectors. The focus of the platform is on those sectors and sub-sectors which are consolidating and experiencing robust and increasing M&A activity. Owner participants on the platform are typically categorized as lower middle market companies, with revenues ranging from $1 million to $50 million.

The principals behind DirectExit have been involved in M&A transactions since the early 1980’s. Over the last 40+ years, 25,000+ prospective buyers have been evaluated as to their financial qualifications, deal closing abilities, negotiating strategies and due diligence processes. Only those buyers who have proven capabilities and a history of successfully closing transactions are permitted to access the platform. 

Only the buyers you approve, and only when you're ready to talk. Until then, your business profile shows no name and is never made public. Once you approve a specific buyer, that buyer knows you're open to a conversation and sees only what you choose to share.

None. No fees, no obligation, no catch.

Buyers pay a modest success fee, and only after a deal closes. Owners never pay. Not to join, not to explore, not at closing.