Sell your agencies business in Ottawa
Marketing agency M&A has been hot since 2020. Specialty digital, performance marketing, SEO, and creative agencies command 3x–6x EBITDA depending on retainer mix, client concentration, and growth. PE-backed agency consolidators are active across Canada.
In Ottawa: Kanata North tech corridor, downtown professional services, Bayshore and St. Laurent retail, ByWard Market hospitality.
The Ottawa market for agencies sales
Government-services economy. Strong tech sector. Bilingual market.
Federal contracts support stable services economy. Tech sector (especially security and government tech) is established. Bilingual buyer/seller community.
What buyers want in a agencies business
- Retainer-based recurring revenue
- Diverse client base (no client > 15%)
- Documented service delivery & SOPs
- Retained leadership team
- Sub-specialty depth (SEO, paid, creative, PR)
Who buys agencies businesses in Ottawa
How we sell your Ottawa agencies business
Business Valuation
Get an accurate, market-based valuation of your business — the foundation of every successful sale.
Confidentiality
Your employees, customers and competitors learn last — that's the foundation of every deal we run.
Transition Support
Help your buyer succeed — protect your earn-out, reputation, and vendor takeback note.
Succession Planning
Transition your business to the next generation — or to a third party when family isn't the answer.
Exit Planning
Build value deliberately for the 1–5 years before sale so you exit at a premium, not a fire-sale.
Buyer Search
Reach 200+ qualified buyers — confidentially — across Canada and internationally.
Frequently asked questions
Other sectors we sell in Ottawa
Agencies sales in other BC cities
Thinking of selling your Ottawa agencies business?
Start with a confidential valuation and an honest read on what it could be worth in today's Ottawa market.
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