portage m&a advisory (mergers & acquisitions) | business valuation | sell-side | buy-side)

At Portage, our goal is to guide business owners and investors through the journey of buying and selling. We manage the heavy-lifting so you can focus on the next exciting chapter in your life. Our specialty is helping business owners navigate the divestiture process, particularly private companies valued from $5-$50M. We work with owners across Canada and focus on multiple industries to plan, prep and sell their businesses. We know that understanding the terrain is a huge part of the process and we dig deep to do our due diligence. Our clients trust our expert team for solution-oriented support and creative approaches that lead to life-changing deals. The Portage Partnership includes our exclusive Cornerstone Association access which elevates attention and attracts an increased number of potential buyers. Our relationships with lenders and prospective buyers bring a unique approach to what can be a complicated process without a Portage guide. Our range of services helps businesses address the complexities of the current marketplace. • Sell-Side transactions for company owners and shareholders wishing to sell • Buy-Side transactions for clients interested in acquiring companies • Business valuations and value enhancement programs With Portage, you have an approachable partner, not just a business transaction. Affiliated Associations • CPA Chartered Professional Accountants • CBV Chartered Business Valuators • AM&AA Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors • Cornerstone International Alliance • M&A Club

Whitney Partners

The Whitney Partners team is committed to make businesses better by providing clients with an experienced, unconventional, yet pragmatic approach in developing actionable strategies. Whitney offers a full suite of advisory services including Investment Banking, Corporate Advisory and Real Estate Advisory capabilities underpinned by over 80 years of deep experience across a range of industry sectors. Our professionals are empowered to think innovatively to address individual client challenges and create opportunities, thinking beyond individual transactions to become a trusted adviser to our clients over the long haul. Whitney aims to deliver results that exceed other service providers and become a trusted adviser to our clients.

Cordatus Advisors LLC

Cordatus Advisors LLC provides corporate development advisory services, encompassing strategy, readiness planning, diligence, deal execution and integration. Cordatus services are oriented to companies that think of corporate development as a strategic capability and want to leverage best-in-class, proven corporate development leadership, capabilities and approaches.

betterCap

betterCap is Atlanta based private equity firm and investment bank looking to partner with entrepreneurs to help them build great businesses. We want to work with like-minded people who pursue their dreams by building long-lasting, impactful companies that deliver valuable services and solutions to clients. We, after all, are pursuing our dreams the same way as you. We are passionate and work hard. It's not simply about deploying capital and providing strategic advice. To us, it is about the intangibles; the human side and the challenge of helping clients in creating something great.

Bell Lap Advisors

Domestique Company, LLC dba Bell Lap Advisors is a boutique firm offering M&A advisory services to small and lower mid-market businesses, exclusively in outdoor recreation, action sports, and active lifestyle industries. Our team is made up of entrepreneurs, executives, and investment bankers with deep experience in cycling, paddle sports, ski/snow, moto, powersports, RV, fishing, camping, and more. We live at the intersection of M&A and these industries, and are honored to be able to work alongside entrepreneurs and business owners through this process, and aim to offer best-in-class service to achieve the best outcome for our deals with price, terms, structure, and legacy . Our team is honored to have worked with brands, such as: Allmade apparel, Aspire Velotech, Bar Fly, Baseballism, Bike Tires Direct, Billiards.com, Cairn, Canfield Bikes, Cannondale, CleanBottle, Epic Kayaks, Factor Bikes, FINEX Cast Iron Skillets, Giant Loop Moto, Giro, Grand Trunk, Guerrilla Gravity, HeroClip, High Society FreeRide, Humangear, Kitsbow, Knight Composites, Kona Bikes, Machines for Freedom, Milo Cookware, OTTO Lock, Phoenix Pro Scooters, Pure Cycles, Saris, Skirt Sports, Strava, TriSports, Turnstyle Brands, Western Bike Works, XTerra, and more.