In order to start something new, one needs to set aside the old. Most entrepreneurs are good at starting new businesses, but when is it time to let go? And where to find a new parent for the business? Managing the exit might be the most important and challenging job for an entrepreneur or investor to execute.

Often, only family, employees or direct competitors are seen as exit options. And if these traditional parties are not ready for such a transaction, the entrepreneur and investors have little choice but to continue with the business as it stands.

Setting the Stage for Something New
LG10 have experienced the difficulty of managing an exit themselves. Whether it is tension in relationships, or an on-going attachment to the original concept behind the business, parting is often not a painless, clear-cut process. LG10 has developed services to guide entrepreneurs through the exit cycle, smoothing the process, and more importantly, providing better, more creative options than a straight closure or a less-than-optimal sale to the wrong party.

If your business is successful, many parties will be interested in getting involved in a well-thought out exit. International companies look for opportunities to enter new markets, suppliers or clients might be interested in forward or backward integration, young managers are looking for management buy-in possibilities and institutional investors want to diversify their holdings in smaller companies.

In consultation with LG10, we can jointly identify opportunities and options, and select the best and most profitable course of action in managing the exit process.

Not just to end a phase, but to enable you to start a new one.