Assess. Prepare. Exit.
Helping business owners navigate their exit and crystallise the value they have built.
About us
What we do
We help business owners prepare, position, and execute a successful exit.
Our work brings structure and clarity to one of the most important decisions in a founder’s life. We guide you through each stage of the process so you can make informed decisions, maximise value, and move into your next chapter with confidence.
Our approach is strategic, hands-on, and focused on achieving the outcome you deserve.
Our journey
Built to bring institutional grade advice to the business owners who deserve it most.
After years advising founder-led transactions, we saw a simple pattern. Owners who had the right guidance achieved better outcomes. Owners who did not often left value on the table.
We started BU Partners to change that.
Our focus is clear advice, steady support, and a process that helps owners exit with clarity and confidence.
Our expertise
Clear, steady guidance through every stage of the exit journey.
Our experience combines corporate advisory discipline with a practical understanding of founder-led businesses.
We bring order to complexity, align structure, timing, and communication, and manage every component of the exit process.
From readiness and preparation through to negotiation and post-sale transition, we support you at every step.
Our services
Exit strategy & options review
Before going to market, we work with you to explore all viable options.
This includes private equity investment, staged exits, management transition, and full trade sales.
Our goal is to align the process with your personal and commercial objectives.
Process design & preparation
Every business and market cycle is different.
We design an exit process that fits your specific situation.
This includes preparing key materials, strengthening value signals, and positioning your business to attract serious buyers.
Buyer engagement & outreach
We maintain trusted relationships across corporates, private equity, family offices, and strategic acquirers.
Our outreach is discreet, targeted, and focused on creating genuine competition for your business.
Deal negotiation & management
We manage the full transaction from first engagement to completion.
This includes coordinating advisors, leading due diligence, managing negotiations, and shaping price and terms.
We also support key post-deal matters such as earn-outs, deferred consideration, and transition planning.
Post-deal support
The day after the sale can feel unfamiliar.
We help you navigate what comes next so you can move forward with clarity and purpose.
Why us
Built for business owners
We have advised hundreds of founders and understand that selling a business is both financial and personal.
Our role is to simplify the process, protect what you have built, and help you exit on your terms.
Preparation before pressure
Most of the value in a transaction is created before the process begins.
We help you prepare early, position strategically, and enter the market ready.
This gives you more control, more confidence, and a stronger outcome.
Trusted advice, real outcomes
Great exits come from preparation, clear communication, and steady guidance.
Our advice is direct, practical, and focused on helping you make informed decisions with confidence.