Case studies

Real engagement types from across British Columbia — anonymized to protect client confidentiality. Different industries, different buyers, one disciplined process.

Metro Vancouver

Burnaby HVAC & Mechanical Contractor Sold to a PE-Backed Consolidator

A founder-led mechanical contractor exited to a private-equity consolidator at a premium multiple after a 3-month value-prep sprint.

Timeline
7 mo
Multiple
~4.1× SDE
Revenue
$3M–$5M
Read the engagement
Metro Vancouver

Richmond Full-Service Restaurant Sold to an Immigrant Investor (PNP-Qualifying)

A well-known Richmond restaurant sold confidentially to a newcomer investor buying a BC PNP-qualifying business — staff and suppliers never knew it was for sale.

Timeline
5 mo
Multiple
~3.0× SDE
Revenue
$1.5M–$2.5M
Read the engagement
Metro Vancouver

Surrey Trucking & Logistics Company Sold to a Strategic Acquirer

A Surrey fleet operator sold to a larger strategic carrier seeking lane density and drivers in the Fraser Valley.

Timeline
9 mo
Multiple
~4.5× EBITDA
Revenue
$5M–$10M
Read the engagement
Metro Vancouver

Vancouver B2B SaaS Company Acquired by a Strategic Software Buyer

A bootstrapped Vancouver SaaS firm with strong net revenue retention sold to a strategic acquirer at a revenue multiple.

Timeline
6 mo
Multiple
Revenue multiple (SaaS)
Revenue
$2M–$4M ARR
Read the engagement
Fraser Valley

Langley Auto-Repair Shop Sold to a First-Time Owner-Operator

A profitable Langley auto-repair business transitioned to a skilled technician buyer using vendor-supported financing.

Timeline
8 mo
Multiple
~2.8× SDE
Revenue
$750K–$1.5M
Read the engagement
Metro Vancouver

Coquitlam Specialty Manufacturer Acquired by a Family Office

A niche Tri-Cities manufacturer with defensible IP and recurring OEM contracts sold to a long-hold family office.

Timeline
11 mo
Multiple
~5.0× EBITDA
Revenue
$8M–$15M
Read the engagement
Okanagan

Kelowna Accounting Practice Transitioned via Internal Succession

An Okanagan professional-services firm transitioned ownership to senior staff through a structured, multi-year succession plan.

Timeline
10 mo
Multiple
Practice-value formula
Revenue
$1M–$2M
Read the engagement
North Shore

North Vancouver E-Commerce Brand Sold to an Aggregator

A North Shore DTC brand with strong margins and a defensible niche sold quickly to a specialist e-commerce aggregator.

Timeline
4 mo
Multiple
~3.5× SDE
Revenue
$1M–$3M
Read the engagement

Confidentiality first. Every BizSell engagement is covered by an NDA. The profiles above are anonymized and figures are rounded or shown as ranges. Your sale will be just as private.

Your business could be next

Start with a confidential conversation about your goals and what your business could be worth.

Schedule Free Consultation