What to Expect When Selling Your Business to an Independent Sponsor
M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business
Release Date: 09/23/2025
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What to Expect When Selling Your Business to an Independent Sponsor
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If you’re thinking about selling your business, you might attract an independent sponsor, a specialized buyer that operates differently from traditional private equity firms. This episode explores how independent sponsors operate, their deal structuring approach, and what they seek in a potential acquisition. Listen to this episode to learn if independent sponsors are a good buyer for you, or if you should target more traditional buyer types. Want To Learn More? Additional Resources: Selling your business? . Courses: Download Download If you have any topic or guest...
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info_outlineIf you’re thinking about selling your business, you might attract an independent sponsor, a specialized buyer that operates differently from traditional private equity firms. This episode explores how independent sponsors operate, their deal structuring approach, and what they seek in a potential acquisition. Listen to this episode to learn if independent sponsors are a good buyer for you, or if you should target more traditional buyer types.
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Want To Learn More?
- The Basics of Independent (Fundless) Sponsors in M&A
- M&A Guide | The 4 Types of Buyers of Businesses
- Earnouts When Selling or Buying a Business | Complete Guide
Additional Resources:
- Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today.
- Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business.
- Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business
- Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business
- Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue
If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com.