M&A Advisory ยท Lower Middle Market

Exit with clarity.
Sell on your terms.

Most owners sell once. We make sure you get it right.

We run a controlled process for owners of established, profitable companies. The focus is the right buyer, the right price, and the right structure.

For most owners, this is the most consequential financial decision they'll ever make. Most businesses do not sell for what they are worth. We fix that by creating real competition and managing the process from start to close.

7+
Years in M&A advisory
20+
Years of professional experience
25+
Transactions closed
Confidential
Confidentiality from day one
Structured
Confidential process
LMM
Lower middle market specialist
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President's Club - 4 Consecutive Years
Top-performing advisor, national M&A brokerage firm

Not just a broker. A different approach.

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Most advisors list businesses. We run controlled processes.

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Most rely on multiples. We build defensible valuations.

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Most wait for buyers. We create competition.

The Problem

Most businesses sell for
less than they're worth.

Not because buyers aren't out there - but because most sellers go to market unprepared, underpositioned, and without a controlled process.

For many owners, this is the transaction that funds retirement. Yet it's often approached with the least preparation of any financial decision they've ever made.

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Sellers go to market before they're ready
Financial documentation is incomplete, ownership dependencies aren't addressed, and the business isn't positioned for due diligence scrutiny. Buyers discount what they can't verify - and serious buyers walk away entirely.
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Valuation is treated as a guess, not a discipline
We don't rely on rule-of-thumb multiples. We build a defensible valuation narrative - grounded in recasted financials, industry comps, and buyer-specific value drivers - that holds up under scrutiny.
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The wrong buyers are in the room
Broad listing syndication attracts volume, not quality. Strategic positioning and targeted outreach brings qualified buyers who understand the value and compete for it. Competition drives price. Activity doesn't.
Our Process

Institutional process.
Built for this market.

A controlled, five-phase process from first conversation to close - with clarity at every step.

Most owners sell once. We do this every day. Every step is actively managed, from buyer outreach through closing, so nothing slips through.

We connect your business with qualified buyers, from private equity to strategic acquirers and experienced operators.

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Valuation & Positioning
We recast your financials, benchmark against industry comps, and build a defensible value narrative. You go to market knowing exactly what your business is worth, and why a buyer should pay it.
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Deal Preparation
Institutional-grade CIM, data room, and diligence preparation. Serious buyers apply scrutiny - we make sure your business is ready for it before the first conversation begins.
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Buyer Identification
We identify and approach qualified strategic acquirers and financial buyers directly. No public listings. No tire kickers. Targeted outreach that creates real competition while protecting your confidentiality.
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Offer Management
Structured negotiation, offer comparison, and deal structuring. We manage the process so you can evaluate your options with clarity - not pressure.
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Due Diligence & Close
Coordinated due diligence, lender management, and closing execution - ensuring the transaction closes with certainty, not surprises. From LOI to wire.
Why Archveo

A different category
of M&A advisor.

Most brokers list your business and wait for something to happen. We run a controlled transaction process. We manage buyers, create competition, and drive toward the outcome your business deserves. That is a different category of service, and most sellers don't realize it until they're already in a deal. This isn't brokerage. It's a managed transaction process designed to produce a specific outcome.

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You know exactly what your business is worth and why
We build a defensible valuation from recasted financials, industry-specific comps, and risk-adjusted multiples. Not a guess. Not a range pulled from thin air. A number you can walk into negotiations with and defend.
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Buyers compete for your business - they don't dictate terms
Buyers are credentialed before they see anything. NDAs are signed, CIMs are released deliberately. We control who sees what, and when - so you negotiate from leverage, not pressure.
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You are never in the dark about your own deal
Clear communication throughout. You always know where things stand. Buyer activity, offer status, and next steps at every stage. You run your business. We run the transaction.
Who We Work With

The right fit for
the right seller.

We take on a limited number of engagements at a time to ensure every process is run with focus and precision. Our clients are owners of established, profitable businesses where a controlled, disciplined process will meaningfully affect the outcome.

Owners preparing for retirement - for whom this sale funds the next chapter of their life
Founders exiting after years of growth - who want their business sold at its true value
$1M+ revenue businesses - across industries, with no ceiling on transaction size
Situations where the outcome matters - not just getting a deal done, but getting the right deal done
About

Built by a practitioner,
not a franchise.

You're not hiring a firm. You're hiring the person running your deal.

I've spent over two decades in business. My background spans finance, real estate, and business brokerage. That perspective shows up in how I run deals: disciplined, structured, and focused on outcome.

He has closed over 25 transactions across aviation, manufacturing, distribution, home services, and professional services, working with individual buyers, private equity groups, and strategic acquirers. The industry rarely determines the outcome. The process does. He founded Archveo on that premise: owners in this market deserve the same institutional process that larger companies take for granted.

Most owners sell once. We do this every day. That experience, and that discipline, shows up in every engagement.
When you work with Archveo Advisors, you work directly with Eric Mendelsohn. Not a junior associate. Not a franchise rep. Every engagement is principal-led from first call to closing. No handoffs. No junior team. No volume model.
President, XPX New York (Exit Planning Exchange)
MBA - finance & entrepreneurship
Lower middle market focus - $1M+ revenue, no ceiling
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President's Club - 4 Consecutive Years
Recognized as a top-performing advisor at a national M&A brokerage firm four years in a row - for transaction volume, client outcomes, and deal execution.
"The goal isn't just to sell your business. It's to sell it right - to the right buyer, at the right price, on terms that reflect what you've built."
- Eric Mendelsohn, Founder ยท Archveo Advisors
Selected Client Outcomes

What clients say
about working with Eric.

Real outcomes from business owners who have successfully exited.

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I listed with others for 18 months. Not one offer. Eric Mendelsohn had 5 meetings and 3 offers in 2 weeks - and we closed in under 90 days. He followed up as needed without being over anxious.

Ron L.
Seller
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In what can be a heart-wrenching process, rest assured Eric will make it as painless and streamlined as possible. He set realistic expectations from the very first conversation and handled all the details with professionalism.

Leslie N.
Seller
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I hired Eric to sell my small business. He was easy to work with, always responsive, and very collaborative. I felt he expertly guided me through the process from start to finish.

Stacey S.
Seller
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Eric was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Very professional, knowledgeable and committed to getting the deal done. I will definitely recommend to anyone serious about buying or selling a business.

Eric T.
Seller
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Eric has been very helpful with selling our business - always in touch and guided us through the entire process. Highly recommend!

Xenia J.
Seller
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He was very pragmatic about what we needed to accomplish and we did it in a reasonable time. We had some obstacles that were out of our control, and he handled them very well.

Regis B.
Client
Timing

Not sure if now is the right time to sell?

That is exactly what our first conversation is for. We assess timing, value, and readiness with you - clearly and without pressure.

Simplicity

We handle the complexity. You run your business.

Most owners worry about how much this will disrupt their day-to-day. The answer is: very little. We manage the process end to end so you stay focused on operations.

Confidentiality

Your employees and customers will not find out.

Every buyer signs an NDA before receiving any information. We use a staged, controlled process so your team, customers, and vendors stay protected until the right moment.

What to Expect

What happens
on the call.

No preparation needed. No commitment required. We walk through your business with you - evaluating value drivers, exit options, and what a successful sale would look like. This is not a pitch - it's a working session to evaluate your options.

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Understand your goals
Retirement timeline, what you need from the transaction, and what a successful outcome looks like for you.
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High-level valuation range
Based on your financials and industry, what your business is likely worth and what could move that number.
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What would increase value
Specific steps, if any, that would meaningfully improve your position before going to market.
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Whether the timing is right
An honest assessment of whether it makes sense to move forward now, or how to prepare if not.
Get Started

Understand what your business could actually sell for - and what it would take to maximize it.

No obligation. No pressure. A straightforward conversation about your situation and your options.

This is a confidential, no-obligation conversation focused on your situation - not a sales process.

Schedule a Confidential Consultation โ†’