These numbers come from the buy side. Business valuation projections vary, but the
patterns are consistent across transactions.
50% of LOIs
Never close due to diligence failures.
Customer concentration, founder dependency, and incomplete data kill deals after terms are agreed.
Faster Closings, Better Deals
Turnkey businesses attract premium offers.
Well-governed businesses move faster through diligence and attract all-cash offers
from PE firms, who are often willing to pay a premium.
4-8× EBITDA
What buyers pay for well-structured deals.
Predictable revenue, diversified client base, and documented systems command higher business valuations than founder-dependent operations.
>30–40% Customer Concentration
Often triggers deal adjustments.
A single customer accounting for more than 30% of revenue forces lower valuations, holdbacks, or earn-outs. Buyers will price risk into the deal.
Key Person Transition Risk
Limits clean exits at closing.
If revenue depends heavily on the founder’s personal relationships or direct involvement, buyers often require multi-year transition agreements.
Earn-outs & Holdbacks
Common when buyers perceive risk.
When buyers see volatility, churn, founder dependency, or customer concentration,
they often protect themselves with earn-outs and holdbacks. We build systems that reduce risk and support cleaner exits.