Shopify Store
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Ready to sell your shopify store? We guide you from valuation to closing with a seamless, white-glove process.
Whether you run a product brand, subscription store, or niche e-commerce business, we specialize in helping Shopify founders maximize their exit. Get expert valuation, white-glove support, and access to the right buyers—without the stress.
We like to sell Shopify stores that have:
Sustainable Margins
Above 15%
Healthy profit
From $500K to $5M
Successful operations
Of three years or longer
A positive and ethical approach
No sketchy stuff
And bonus points forbusinesses that have:
A simple business model
You can explain it to your parents
A unique advantage
Like service offering or niche
A high-quality team
A great team with a positive culture
Solid transition plan
Of 90 days or longer
Strong Customer Economics
High customer retention, repeat purchases, and loyal shoppers that reduce churn.
Operational Stability
Documented processes, reliable order fulfillment, and consistent store operations.
Brand IP or Differentiation
Unique products, niche positioning, or proprietary designs that make the store stand out.
Clean Metrics & Low Return Rates
Buyers love clarity — and low returns = high confidence
We work with founders who decide to sell their Shopify store for the following reasons:
Market Timing
The owner sees peak sales, strong demand, or rapid customer growth and wants to lock in value while market conditions are strong and store performance is high.
Operational Burnout
Managing inventory, fulfillment, marketing, and customer service can become overwhelming, prompting owners to sell to reduce stress and reclaim time.
Scaling Limitations
Some owners hit a ceiling and need a partner to expand into new markets, diversify products, or build a larger team to grow efficiently.
Industry Disruption
Shifts in eCommerce trends, platform policies, or supply chain challenges can prompt a sale while the Shopify store is still thriving. Staying ahead often requires reinvesting in new tools or marketing channels.
Life Changes
Family priorities, lifestyle shifts, or health concerns can motivate owners to sell—especially when sales and customer engagement are strong and the store is in a good position.
New Ventures
Many Shopify store owners are entrepreneurial by nature. After growing one store, they’re often ready to pursue a new project and want to free up capital, time, and focus for what’s next.
Team Transitions
Key team members may be moving on, or the owner no longer wants to manage staff, vendors, or inventory. That shift can make it the right time to sell and pass the baton.
Exit Planning Strategies
Some store owners build their business with a future sale in mind and choose to exit when revenue, customer base, and operations hit the right size, stability, and value.
Strategic Buyout
A strong offer from a strategic buyer or eCommerce group can prompt a sale, especially if it aligns with the owner’s goals and provides a growth path for the brand and customers.
Don’t go at this alone. Use our resources. Get inspired by our market guides and let’s tackle this together.
Step 1: Initial Consultation
We start with a confidential chat to understand your goals, timeline, and product mix. This helps us craft an exit plan tailored to your store’s brand, customer base, and ownership structure.
Step 2: Valuation
We perform a valuation using your financials, revenue streams, and store performance. We assess factors like sales trends, repeat customers, average order value, and growth potential to determine a fair, data-backed price.
Step 3: Market Positioning
We identify your store’s strongest selling points—like niche products, loyal customers, or standout branding—and position your Shopify store to attract the right buyer at the right time.
Step 4: Preparation of Marketing Materials
We create a polished, data-backed prospectus that highlights your Shopify store’s story, key metrics, revenue trends, customer base, partnerships, and future growth potential.
Step 5: Buyer Identification and Screening
Using our vetted buyer network, we connect your Shopify store with serious, pre-qualified acquirers who understand e-commerce and are actively seeking strong brands with loyal customers.
Step 6: Presentations and Meetings
We coordinate calls with top buyer candidates and coach you for each one so you can confidently share your store’s story while we manage feedback, logistics, and next steps.
Step 7: Negotiations and Offers
Once offers come in, we help you compare terms, negotiate price, and protect your interests whether that’s cash at close, inventory arrangements, or transition support.
Step 8: Due Diligence
We organize key materials like financial reports, order history, supplier agreements, and operational processes to ensure a smooth diligence process and keep momentum toward close.
Step 9: Closing and Transition
We finalize documents, coordinate handoff of assets, inventory, and Shopify accounts, and guide you through a seamless transition whether you’re stepping away completely or supporting the new owner temporarily.
Our fee structure is simple, transparent, and aligned with your success.
During the engagement, while our team works to match your Shopify store with the perfect buyer, you’ll pay a monthly retainer ranging from $5,000–$20,000 depending on the size and complexity of your business. When the deal closes, you pay a success fee equal to 10% of the cash consideration received at closing. No hidden fees, no surprises—just a structure designed to keep everyone incentivized and focused on your best outcome.
Our Strategic Engagements Are Designed to Maximize Your Exit.
Our three signature engagements go beyond traditional M&A advisory, helping Shopify store founders confidently navigate every phase of selling an online store. Backed by deep digital retail experience and a proven track record, each engagement is designed to meet your brand’s specific goals. Whether you’re preparing your store for sale, fielding inbound buyer interest, or ready to go to market, our process delivers clarity, confidence, and maximum return.
1. Valuation Only
(Understand & Assess)
For founders who want to understand what their Shopify store is worth, this engagement delivers a clear, data-backed valuation based on e-commerce benchmarks and buyer trends. You’ll get insights to help you decide if, when, and how to sell—with no pressure attached.
2. Transaction Support
(Advise & Execute)
If you already have a buyer at the table, we’ll jump in to guide you through the deal—structuring terms, negotiating price, managing diligence, and protecting your interests through closing. It’s expert help without the full-market process.
3. Full Go-to-Market Representation
(Prepare & Represent)
This is the full-service, white-glove experience for Shopify store owners. We manage everything from valuation and positioning to buyer outreach, negotiations, and closing. That way, you can stay focused on your operations and customers while we drive the entire sale process. Ideal for Shopify founders seeking strong offers, strategic alignment, and a smooth exit.
Since 2015, we've guided over 1,000 businesses through valuations & acquisitions.
In the dynamic realm of M&A, experience isn't just a bonus—it's the key ingredient that empowers buyers and sellers to navigate the intricate process with assurance and also achieve their goals.
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What
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FAQ
We work with Shopify stores across industries, from niche product brands to high-volume DTC businesses. Ideal candidates have engaged customer bases, recurring revenue (such as subscriptions), strong margins, clean financials, and scalable operations.
We use a mix of valuation methods including EBITDA multiples, revenue multiples, and key benchmarks for Shopify stores — such as customer acquisition costs, repeat purchase rates, average order value, product margins, and subscription revenue. Our approach reflects how buyers value customer loyalty, scalability, and profitability in today’s e-commerce market.
Yes — confidentiality is core to our process. We use blind listings, vetted NDAs, and structured buyer communication to ensure your brand and team aren’t exposed until the right time.
We’ve built a curated network of strategic buyers, media companies, private equity groups, and high-net-worth individuals actively seeking acquisitions in the creator economy. We also run targeted outreach to match your business with ideal buyers based on audience size, niche, engagement metrics, and growth potential
That’s totally fine. Many founders come to us just to understand their valuation or exit options. We’ll give you honest insights and a roadmap, so when the time is right, you’re prepared.
We charge a monthly retainer during the engagement and a success fee based on the cash you receive at closing. Our structure is aligned to get you the best outcome — no hidden costs, ever.
Most Shopify store transactions take around 4–6 months from kickoff to closing, but timing depends on your store’s financial readiness, supplier relationships, and deal complexity. We’ll move as quickly as you’re prepared to go.
Focus on clean financials, clear reporting (like revenue by product category or sales channel), reducing owner involvement in daily operations, and documenting key processes, supplier relationships, and fulfillment workflows. We’ll guide you through everything else to ensure a smooth transition for buyers.
We do the heavy lifting — outreach, vetting, negotiations — so you can focus on running your business. You’ll join key calls and review offers, but we keep things efficient and founder-friendly.
That depends on your goals and the buyer’s needs. Some founders transition out quickly; others stay on during an earn-out. We’ll help structure the post-sale plan that works best for you.