Captyx is the only business broker and M&A Advisor with performance guarantees and can build your business so it actually sells.
Getting a real valuation should be simple and easy for you to understand.
Use our form to get an instant estimate sent directly to you.
Then, schedule a call with our experts to get a REAL, LIVE valuation for your business.
We will also GIVE you the tool we have used to value over 1,500 businesses so you can update your valuation whenever you like!
Fill out the form to get an instant report starting point - we will send you the results in 5 minutes.
Schedule a meeting with our M&A Pros who will perform a live valuation with scenarios and "what ifs."
Receive your pro-level valuation along with the software & tool we developed to create it - FREE!

Top Business Brokers and M&A Advisors charge their clients $18,000+ for our valuations and go to market preparation. We also invented the online business calculator over a decade ago used by over 30K businesses.
Before you consider selling your business, you deserve to know the real value of what you've built.
You'll receive an instant value and multiple report, a LIVE full valuation with our experts, and your personalized copy of the valuation tools we used to do it.
If you want a number you can actually use to plan and negotiate, book a free live valuation with an operator who has valued 1,500+ businesses for brokers, M&A Advisors, investment banks, private equity groups, entrepreneurs, and buying groups.
Founder, Valuation & Exit Expert
“We've utilized the Captyx team more than a few times and have always been pleased with the detail and accuracy of their work.”

“All of our acquisitions start with Captyx valuations and go to market analyses. We trust their insight and experience.”

“We've relied on the Captyx team for the past 8 years and trust them to work with our clients and advisors.”

“Where other firms use calculators and slide-rules, Captyx actually justifies market positions for us.”

“We review hundreds of deals per month. When we want the right presentation we always go to Captyx.”

We built the first online valuation calculator. Then we learned that owners need clarity, not just a multiple. This session gives you both and you can keep the valuator forever. Better prepared sellers create better deals and those are the only deals we want to run.
A one-to-one session with a Captyx valuation expert who has priced, packaged, and negotiated across industries and exit scenarios. No junior analyst theater and no real estate agents.
You receive a customized copy of what we use internally to frame value, risk, and upside. It is yours to keep forever so you can refresh your valuation whenever your numbers change without an advisor, for free.
Ask anything about timelines, who will be interested in your business, what slows deals, and how to raise your sellability score. You'll speak with seasoned operators and dealmakers with transparency.
Valuations
Owners of profitable companies typically between $1MM and $100MM plus in enterprise value across home services, consumer products, tech, manufacturing, ecommerce, automotive, business services, niche B2B, and more if qualifications are met.
If you want more than a listing and you care about valuation and certainty, this is for you.
We guarantee it will be the most valuable meeting you don't have to pay for and you'll leave knowing how much you can sell for, how long it will take to sell, who is qualified to sell your business, and what happens if you aren't able to sell now.
You'll also receive:
Getting a real valuation from Captyx is easy in 4 simple steps.
As I’m sure you can imagine, we can’t give away $18,000 valuations to everyone. To receive the valuation past the initial estimate sent to you, your business needs to:
You must also be the owner or a shareholder in the business and interested in selling it in the next three years or sooner.
All you need to fill out the form is to know:
If you meet the qualifications for the $18K valuation, we will reach out to you for more information and documentation.
Yes! All data and transmissions are 100% secure behind firewalls, ssl certificates, and powered by our very own enterprise cyber-security company (that we own).
We will also sign an NDA with you upon request and will never share or sell your data to anyone.
YES! It’s actually worth more than that. This is an enhanced version of the valuation that hundreds of business brokers and M&A Advisors have hired us to do over the past decade for their clients and has been resold to their clients.
We value transparency and typically charge between $2,000 – $10,000 for our valuations before advisors tack on their cut to resell.
The $18K valuation is offered to qualified businesses at no cost and you can use it for other purposes.
In addition to your valuation report, we will also give you the tools and resources we used to do it. These include:
There is no catch – seriously!
If your business meets the qualifications above, we will work with you to create a valuation for your business, make sense of it with you, and take the time to understand your goals and reasons for selling.
If it makes sense to you, we’d love the opportunity to represent your business and find a perfect buyer for it.
Very few businesses are sold based upon revenue alone. Revenue is commonly used to determine overall health, growth, and sustainability of a business and weighs the multiple up or down.
Actual value in a business is factored based primarily upon true sustainable free cash flow.
These terms are commonly called Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) and Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization).
We work with you to uncover the value of what you’ve built and value the business using our experience in the market and as entrepreneurs ourselves.
The Captyx team has performed business valuations for over 400 industries and counting. These industries include home services (hvac, plumbing, water treatment, electrical, roofing, lawn care, etc), manufacturing, home products, consumer products, e-commerce, digital platforms, agencies, software, healthcare, energy, oil and gas services, agriculture, equipment sales, automotive repair, body shops, construction, real estate, financial services, commercial services, industrial services, wholesale, distribution, transportation, pharmacy, IT services, staffing, professional services, specialty trade, retail, franchises, SaaS, and many more.
If there is a demand from buyers and the business is sellable, then Captyx serves that industry and has experience uncovering the value of what you’ve built.
A Captyx business valuation is driven primarily by normalized EBITDA and cash flow quality, including earnings consistency, margin stability, and the level of owner dependency. Businesses with recurring or predictable revenue, diversified customers, and clean financials typically support higher valuations than those with volatile or concentrated income.
Captyx also evaluates operational strength and risk, such as management depth, employee structure, scalability of systems, asset condition, and overall market positioning. Factors like customer concentration, competitive dynamics, industry trends, and comparable private-market transactions further influence value. Ultimately, valuations reflect how durable, transferable, and financeable the business will be for a new owner, not just past performance.
Determining the right selling price for your business involves understanding its market value and considering the interest of potential buyers. The Captyx business valuation calculator can provide you with a valuation range based on thousands of private sales and deep industry insights, helping to give you a clear picture of what businesses like yours might be worth. However, it’s important to remember that the final price of your business will ultimately depend on what a buyer is willing to offer.
Different types of buyers might value your business differently. Strategic buyers, for instance, often value businesses higher than institutional buyers because they are looking for synergies or assets that align with their existing operations, which could potentially yield greater returns for them. Therefore, they may be willing to pay a premium to acquire your company. Understanding these dynamics can help you set realistic expectations and strategize effectively when entering negotiations.
The Captyx team will help you determine a formula for “ACO,” or All Cash Offers. This means our models help to build a floor of expectations that can be raised using deal structure, owner financing, and earn-outs.
Ultimately, your business can be sold for however much another party is willing to pay. Our job is to uncover and present the value so you sell for the most amount possible.
Valuing a business is a complex process that takes into account a variety of factors to determine its worth. At Captyx, we utilize a sophisticated approach that considers financial performance, market conditions, industry trends, and comparable business sales. Our valuation tool leverages data from thousands of private sales and applies industry insights to provide a comprehensive valuation range.
To accurately assess the value of your business, we look at key financial metrics such as revenue, profit margins, and EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization). We also consider intangible assets like brand value, customer relationships, and market position. Our goal is to provide a detailed understanding of what your business could potentially be worth in the current market, helping you make informed decisions about selling or growing your business.
Most brokers focus on getting a listing and waiting for a buyer. Captyx focuses on increasing valuation and deal certainty by preparing businesses the way buyers actually want to see them. For over a decade, we worked behind the scenes with brokers, M&A advisors, and investment banks, handling valuations, deal prep, and go-to-market strategy. We know what works because we helped build the playbook.
We go beyond valuation by improving the four things buyers care about most: earnings, growth, operations, and sales and marketing. We also use a proprietary buyer feedback loop to turn “I’d buy this business if…” into actionable improvements that move deals forward.
We offer performance-based guarantees, avoid hiding behind long exclusivity agreements, and work with vetted buyers only. Most importantly, we are operators and entrepreneurs ourselves, not commission-only brokers.
In short, Captyx doesn’t just help you sell your business. We help you make it one buyers are confident saying yes to.
Yes. Captyx can sell your business, but we don’t just list it and wait.
We act as a full-scope M&A advisor, handling valuation, preparation, buyer sourcing, negotiation, diligence, and closing. Our focus is making your business sellable to real buyers by strengthening earnings, operations, growth, and sales and marketing before and during the sale process.
With experience valuing and preparing over 1,500 businesses and working behind the scenes for brokers, M&A advisors, and investment banks, we know what buyers look for and why deals fail. If your business is ready now, we can take it to market. If it needs improvement, we’ll show you exactly what to fix to increase value and deal certainty.
Experience matters more than education. Our team has both. You're working with an award-winning group of lifetime entrepreneurs, business owners, exit advisors, valuation professionals, and M&A Advisors who have worked with Fortune 1000 businesses, started, grown, bought and sold their own businesses, and put many of the names you've heard of on the map.
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Business valuation is a critical process that determines the economic value of a business or company. Various methods exist, including the income approach, market approach, and asset-based approach, each serving different purposes and yielding different insights. Understanding these methods can help business owners choose the right one for their specific needs, whether they are looking to sell, acquire, or simply assess their company's worth.
For instance, the income approach focuses on the company’s potential to generate future income, often using metrics like EBITDA. The market approach compares the business to similar companies in the industry that have recently sold, while the asset-based approach calculates the total value of the company’s tangible and intangible assets. Each method provides unique insights and can significantly influence the final valuation.
Accurate financial records are essential for a reliable business valuation. They provide the necessary data to assess the company’s performance, profitability, and overall financial health. Inaccurate records can lead to misleading valuations, which may affect negotiations and potential sales.
For example, maintaining well-organized financial statements, tax returns, and expense reports can help present a clearer picture of the business's financial status. Moreover, potential buyers often scrutinize these documents to gauge the company's viability and growth potential, making accurate record-keeping a crucial aspect of the valuation process.
Many business owners hold misconceptions about what drives their company's value. One common myth is that a business's worth is solely determined by its revenue or profit. In reality, several factors influence valuation, including market conditions, industry trends, and the business's operational efficiency.
For instance, a company with high revenue but significant operational inefficiencies may not be as valuable as a smaller business with streamlined operations and steady cash flow. Understanding these nuances can help owners better prepare for valuations and set realistic expectations during the selling process.
Preparing your business for a valuation involves more than just gathering financial documents. It requires a comprehensive evaluation of the company’s operations, market position, and growth potential. This preparation can significantly enhance the accuracy of the valuation and the overall sale process.
Steps to prepare include improving operational efficiencies, addressing any outstanding debts, and ensuring all legal and regulatory compliance is met. Additionally, engaging a valuation expert can provide insights into what buyers look for, helping business owners make informed decisions that could increase their business's marketability and value.

