Founders who have been through the process, in their own words.
“Eddie Le and his team helped us sell at the highest possible price. The buy-side are sharks. Eddie is a shark-cage. He protects you from all the incredible bul$%t that the buy-side 'invents' in order to 'neg' your company. If you're in the extremely fortunate position to sell your company, congratulations, but make damn-sure that you're in a shark-cage : )”
“Working with Mike was a fantastic relationship. Mike has a lot of integrity, and helped lead my firm through a successful acquisition process. He was always available, and highly consultative looking after our needs and not pressuring us into closing a deal that we didn't feel comfortable with. Instead he aligned our interests with the interests of potential buyers to create a win-win at a premium valuation.”
“Thank you to Eddie and his team for managing our exit process and getting us an incredible result. Eddie was invaluable in assisting us through the process from start to finish and creating the competitive tension that was key to maximizing our valuation.”
“I had the privilege of working with Mike during the successful sale of my company. Mike brought several qualified options to the table and guided us through the entire complex process. He was readily available throughout the acquisition as a sounding board and helped me manage the hurdles along the way. His expertise, dedication, and unwavering support ensured that we selected the best overall strategic fit for our company that would ensure its longevity.”
“Hiring Eddie was one of the best business decisions we've ever made. As a mid-market software business, we needed someone that could run a professional process like a bigger bank would but would also take the time to learn what was special about our product to frame our value in a differentiated way. The way he engages strategically to make new connections and find new approaches is remarkable.”
“Eddie was phenomenal at helping us navigate a complicated process that included both strategic and financial buyers. His contacts within our strategic buyer universe allowed him to generate additional interest alongside the unsolicited inbounds and he generated interest from dozens of growth and private equity groups as well. Eddie stands out for his ability to build strong relationships, act with integrity and transparency, and orchestrate a process that yields options and, most importantly, fantastic outcomes.”
“It was a pleasure working with Mike on the recent sale of our business and I highly recommend his services. Mike is a great communicator and really had the company's best interest in mind throughout the process. He clearly communicated what to expect each step of the way and he kept the process well-organized and moving forward.”
“We're very grateful to have worked with Eddie and team. This was our first time going through a sale process and you were true partners in understanding our requirements and walking us through the myriad of options at each point in the deal process. You were advocates for our interests to the end and truly cared about us as people, not just as a client.”
“Mike and team really spent the time up front to understand how selling my business would affect my family and future business goals. They really worked to find the best fit buyer for our business which not only resulted in the best price, but also ensured that our employees and my family were in the best possible position for our futures. Truly grateful for the help though this process.”
“In navigating the labyrinth of mergers and acquisitions, Michael Clarke emerged as more than just our guide – he became our trusted confidant. His unparalleled attention to detail and empathetic approach turned what could have been a daunting process into a seamless experience. His guidance was the North Star we followed, leading us successfully through our most critical transaction.”
“After a few meetings Eddie and his team were pitching our enterprise software product and how its architecture created long term differentiation as if they were a product manager on our team. They go deep on your product and industry no matter how technical it gets. And are able to represent you as well as a Co-Founder would in any room. Isn't that who you want talking to the world about your business?”
“Eddie and team have a deep understanding of current valuations, the private equity landscape, and how to consider market timing. I can't imagine our acquisition having the success it did without the help of Eddie and team. I can't recommend them enough.”
“Don't get caught up in the glitter of big firms with fancy tombstones and big rolodexes. Find smart people that have the drive and hustle to take you across the finish line because it's a marathon. I went with Eddie because he was smart and I trusted he would put in the work to know my business almost better than I did. So don't be afraid to think outside the box and go with your gut. That's what I did, and I was right.”
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