Only the Best M&A Team Will

Maximize Your Exit™
Optimize Inbound Offers
Minimize Your Taxes
Know Your Buyers
Reduce Your Risk

Schedule a call with an Exitwise advisor to help you interview and hire the best M&A experts to maximize the sale of your business.

450+

Industry-Specialized
M&A Experts

3000+

Businesses Sold
In-Network

$4B+

Exit Value Created
by Network

Exitwise M&A Industry Specialists —
Put More Money in Your Pocket.

Founders who try to sell alone or rely on generalist M&A advisors often fail to sell or they leave millions on the table. Our model empowers visionary founders to build elite, industry-specific M&A teams that unlock full company value and deliver the exit our clients truly deserve.

Industry-focused
Investment Bankers Increase Purchase Price by 30%

Based on your industry, deal size, and buyer type, we’ll introduce you to highly vetted, top-tier investment bankers and M&A advisors with deep expertise and proven results selling companies just like yours.

Efficient
M&A Attorneys
Reduce Expenses
by 15%

We’ve built a trusted network of elite M&A attorneys who know how to close deals quickly and cost-effectively. They will move fast, safeguard your interests, and streamline every step of the legal process to maximize your outcome.

Specialized
Tax Accountants
Typically Save on Taxes by 20%

We match you with income tax specialists who understand your industry and financial goals. They will help optimize your transaction structure for maximum value and after-tax returns so you keep more of what you’ve earned.

Exitwise
Exited Founders
Increase Number of Offers by 20%

We connect you with the top 1% of exited founders who bring unmatched exit experience to your team. Whether serving as strategic consultants or advisory board members, they elevate credibility, sharpen strategy, and help unlock premium valuations.

Our Concierge M&A Service
Has You Covered at Every Stage.

Whatever your exit requires, we make it effortless to engage the right experts, exactly when and how you need them.

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M&A Team Selection

Provides the most vetted and successful M&A experts at every stage of your M&A process...

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Company Preparation

Prepare and assemble your company’s historical financials, financial projections, corporate documents, and more...

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Transaction Support

Leadership, education, buyer introductions, market research, valuations opinions and emotional support until the sale...

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Schedule a Discovery Call Today!

I’ve been through four personal exits—and I can tell you from experience, no single factor makes a bigger difference in the outcome than having the right M&A team in your corner. This isn’t just a transaction; it’s a defining moment in your entrepreneurial journey. Let’s hop on a call so I can get to know your business, understand your goals, and walk you through how we build tailored M&A teams that negotiate from a position of strength, drive competition, and fully maximize enterprise value. It’s never too early to start thinking strategically about your exit.

Todd Sullivan
Exitwise, CEO & Founder
4x Exited Founder

The Exitwise™ Difference

Whether you're considering a traditional investment bank, a broker, or going it alone—there’s a reason more founders are choosing ExitWise. Here’s how we compare to other options when it comes to trust, expertise, and real outcomes.

Exitwise
Other Firms
On Your Own
Sale Price
Industry Average
High Risk of Below Industry Average
Success Rate
30% (Industry average)
High Risk of Below Industry Average
Time to Exit
Industry Average
High Risk of Longer than Industry Average
Effort
Shared process management, more owner involvement
All Consuming Process
Confidence
General support, but less personalized assurance
Uncertainty at every step
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Free Business Valuation

Get a fast, accurate preliminary valuation in under 3 minutes —powered by data from thousands of private sales and real industry insights.

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Exit Readiness Assessment

Find out how ready you really are. Get a personalized Exit Readiness Score and a roadmap to increase your valuation before going to market.

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Free Strategy
Session

If your business is worth over $5M, schedule a no-pressure strategy session with our team to explore your options and chart your next move with confidence.

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Founders Helping Founders

We’re not your typical M&A team of bankers and brokers. We’re exited founders who’ve made it our mission to ensure no founder has to brave the exit process blind, uncertain, or alone.

Todd Sullivan
CEO, Managing Partner
Brian Dukes
COO, Managing Partner
Justin Nowicki
Head of M&A
Ryan Clark
Head of Valuations
Ty Ward
Head of Marketing

A Track Record Built on Trust

We measure success in outcomes—and in the trust founders place in us. Explore the companies we’ve helped exit and the impact we've made.

Previous Transactions

These are just a few of the exits we’ve had the privilege to guide. Each one represents a tailored process, a trusted relationship, and a founder-first approach.

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Case Studies

What does a wise exit look like in action? These founder journeys reveal how clarity, strategy, and the right team can change everything.

eCommerce, Logistics, Marketplace

“Our Exitwise M&A expert modeled the value of our company to strategic buyers to justify a purchase price far above our industry multiples."

Jayne Cooke
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Testimonials

Exiting a business is personal. Here’s what real founders had to say about working with ExitWise—and why they’d do it again.

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The exit process can be overwhelming; complex negotiations, endless documents, and emotional decisions. Exitwise gave me peace of mind by managing the process with professionalism and care. They helped me achieve not only a great financial result but also the legacy I wanted for my business.

Matt Gaglio

CEO, MOD Interiors
Building Materials & Construction Products
As a business owner, you only sell once. Exitwise made sure I didn’t leave money on the table. Their ability to assemble the right team and bring competitive buyers made all the difference. I couldn’t imagine doing this without them.

Larry Crocenzi

Great Lakes Tile Products
Building Materials & Construction Products
Exitwise knew my industry, they knew the right buyers, and they negotiated a deal structure I wouldn’t have achieved on my own. I could focus on running my business while they maximized the outcome.

Sean McKenna

Founder, DataFuzion
FinTech & HRTech
Exitwise helped me navigate a process I knew very little about. They explained every step, aligned me with buyers who valued what I’d built, and made sure my employees were taken care of. I walked away with confidence knowing the deal was right for me and my company.

Scott Baker

CEO, Dako Group
Staffing
Running a business is one thing, selling it is another. Exitwise brought the expertise, network, and process I needed to maximize my outcome. They protected my interests and gave me confidence at every turn. It’s the smartest decision I made selling this business.

Tony Saunders

Fathead.com
eCommerce
I had high expectations for how my exit would unfold, and Exitwise exceeded them. They connected me with the right advisors, structured the deal creatively, and ensured I walked away with both a strong outcome and lasting relationships. They truly get what it means to be a founder going through this journey.

Itai Ben-Gal

Nerdy Bunny
Home Automation / AV
I’ve been through exits before, but Exitwise elevated the process in a way I didn’t think was possible. The team they brough in understood my vision, respected my goals, and delivered results. For any founder thinking about selling, this is the partner you want in your corner.

Jayna Cooke

CEO, EventUp
Marketplace & PropTech
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