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ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST
ADMIRED M&A SPECIALISTS

Selling a business is a complicated process and one of the biggest business decisions you can face as an entrepreneur. No matter the economic climate, it can be a steep challenge to find prospective buyers, put together an exit strategy, and get the most out of the selling process. Benchmark International's team of experienced M&A experts is here to help every step of the way.

We leverage marketing skills, proprietary technology, and our specialized in-house Fingerprint Process to find qualified business buyers. We provide meticulous representation and customized solutions for entrepreneurs who are ready to take the next logical step with the businesses they have worked hard to build. Whether the business sale is about growth, finding an exit plan, or diversifying personal wealth, our global team of professionals and network of motivated buyers can help. Benchmark International focuses on delivering the optimal outcome for your business type and providing personalized support throughout the sales process.

We represent business owners who are highly motivated and want to take the next logical step with their businesses, to which they have dedicated a significant amount of their time and effort. Whether they seek to take that business to the next level, exit, or just find a way to diversify their personal wealth, entrepreneurs from around the world rely on our large team of professionals and motivated buyer contacts to achieve their objectives.

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TMCADD Consulting & Services, LLCAcquired ByNV5 Global, Inc.
Seller
TMCADD Consulting & Services, LLC
Acquirer
NV5 Global, Inc.
Industry
Business Services
Imagine Ireland acquired by Travel ChapterAcquired ByTravel Chapter acquires Imagine Ireland
Seller
Imagine Ireland Limited
Acquirer
The Travel Chapter Ltd
Industry
Real Estate, Lodging, and Leisure
Monarch TitleAcquired ByThe Walker Agency
Seller
Monarch Title
Acquirer
The Walker Agency
Industry
Real Estate, Lodging, and Leisure
Automaten Winkels ta Euroscope acquired by a German Search FundAcquired ByGerman Search Fund acquires Automaten Winkels
Seller
Automaten Winkels GmbH & Co. KG
Acquirer
German Search Fund
Industry
Real Estate, Lodging, and Leisure
Lyman Davidson Dooley Inc.Acquired ByBlueline
Seller
Lyman Davidson Dooley Inc.
Acquirer
Blueline
Industry
Construction
Kristi Hennessey Group, Inc.Acquired ByManagement Buyout
Seller
Kristi Hennessey Group, Inc.
Acquirer
Management Buyout
Industry
Real Estate, Lodging, and Leisure
Coastal Retreats acquired by Original CottagesAcquired ByOriginal Cottages acquires Coastal Retreats
Seller
Coastal Retreats Limited
Acquirer
The Original Cottage Company Limited
Industry
Real Estate, Lodging, and Leisure
Regatta Real Estate - Client SuccessAcquired ByFyve, LLC
Seller
Regatta Real Estate
Acquirer
Fyve, LLC
Industry
Real Estate, Lodging, and Leisure
Dunlop Heywood acquired by Leaders Roman GroupAcquired ByLeaders Roman Group acquires Dunlop Heywoo
Seller
Capgen Services Limited TA Dunlop Heywood
Acquirer
The Leaders Romans Group Limited
Industry
Real Estate, Lodging, and Leisure
Benchmark International Success Forza ProjectsAcquired By
Lenhart Partners
Seller
Forza Projects Limited
Acquirer
Lenhart Partners
Industry
Consumer, Food, and Retail
Janus AMC, LLC - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByClass Valuation
Seller
Janus AMC, LLC
Acquirer
Class Valuation
Industry
Real Estate, Lodging, and Leisure
Expedition Adventures Acquired Benchmark International SuccessAcquired ByAltai International Acquires Expedition Benchmark International Success
Seller
Expedition Adventures Limited
Acquirer
Altai International
Industry
Real Estate, Lodging, and Leisure
Schwabs Enterprises DBA Bayou Lawn Services - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByLandscape Workshop - Benchmark International Client Success
Seller
Schwabs Enterprises DBA Bayou Lawn Services
Acquirer
Landscape Workshop LLC
Industry
Business Services
Day 2 Interiors Benchmark SuccessAcquired ByLynx Equity Benchmark International Success
Seller
Day 2 Interiors Limited
Acquirer
Lynx Equity Limited
Industry
Real Estate, Lodging, and Leisure
Challenger Pools of Tampa, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByCody Pools of Florida, LLC - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Challenger Pools of Tampa, Inc
Acquirer
Cody Pools of Florida, LLC
Industry
Construction
WildeWood Construction and Development - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByHigh Net Worth Investor
Seller
WildeWood Construction and Development
Acquirer
High Net Worth Investor
Industry
Construction
Lady Anne MiddletonAcquired ByThwaites PLC - Benchmark Success
Seller
Lady Anne Middleton
Acquirer
Thwaites PLC
Industry
Real Estate, Lodging, and Leisure
The Osprey Management Company Limited - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByK&C Reit
Seller
The Osprey Management Company Limited
Acquirer
K&C Reit
Industry
Real Estate, Lodging, and Leisure
Southpoint JacksonvilleAcquired BySouth CarolinaG Partners
Seller
Southpoint Jacksonville
Acquirer
South CarolinaG Partners
Industry
Construction
1st Class Holidays - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByPHD Equity Partners - Client Success
Seller
1st Class Holidays
Acquirer
PHD Equity Partners
Industry
Real Estate, Lodging, and Leisure
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In early 2023, we engaged Benchmark International to explore strategic alternatives for our boutique professional search firm. Benchmark's dynamic team collaborated to introduce us to multiple potential buyers interested in our firm, which led to three offers after a year of interviews and meetings. Ultimately, we selected the fair and best-fit offer to provide a platform/company to take care of, invest in employees, and scale the firm we had built over 21 years in practice. Benchmark International's team was always professional and accessible during the journey, and we learned a lot along the way, resulting in a successful closing for our firm in September of 2024. Even though the Benchmark International team dedicated to our case was earlier in their careers than we were, they were always professional, knowledgeable, and accessible. They did an amazing job facilitating our sales process, including challenging discussions and sensitive negotiations. Specifically, the expertise and relationship developed with Nick Woodyard as we entered into serious discussions with potential buyers through the sale's closing was quite helpful, and we would highly recommend Nick along with Benchmark's marketing team led by Joe Margle. Without our engagement with Benchmark International and their highly professional team, we would not have encountered any of the finalists for our company sale. We highly recommend Benchmark International to any business owner interested in considering strategic alternatives for their firm.
Dave Mount and Henry Shurlds
President, VP, and Partners of OneSource Professional Search
Benchmark was instrumental in introducing me to SSA, a quality organization that I can entrust to carry on the legacy of best-in-class service we at CEPro have worked so hard to achieve. They understood that one of my highest priorities in finding a buyer for CEPro, or even a part of CEPro, was to find an organization that shared our level of passion and integrity as it pertains to serving our clients and our staff. It was an honor to work with Benchmark through this transition; their professionalism and expertise ensured that the transaction was quick and efficient.
Michael J. Kosinski
President of CEPro
Finding the right fit to continue World Class Displays was essential, and TentCraft's commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service made them the perfect choice. I'm confident that with TentCraft, our legacy will not only be preserved but strengthened for the future.
Jason Hauschild
President of World Class Displays
Everything that has been committed to has been delivered, now that’s unusual in today’s day and age. The team at Benchmark were fantastic at helping us to focus on that and putting us in touch with the right people. I’d advise any of my mates, of which a lot of them are in business in their own right, if they were interested in selling to consider using Benchmark’s services.
Bruce Morgan
GreatSoft (Pty) Ltd
This major investment by Vela Software Group will allow GreatSoft to accelerate our investment in R&D, enabling us to build more of the profit improvement products demanded by our clients. In addition to this, we now have the resources to grow GreatSoft further into Africa and other global markets. Being a Vela company provides our teams with exciting career growth opportunities and ensures that our clients will continue to receive the fantastic products and services they have come to love.
Bruce Morgan
GreatSoft (Pty) Ltd
Benchmark International helped me find the perfect company to purchase our company. They helped me work through the maze of issues to be considered while patiently keeping me informed. I definitely needed their expertise in order to achieve this very positive outcome!
Kent Jester
President and CEO of Arrow Sign Company
Joining Marvesting marks an exciting new chapter for Stellar. With our shared focus on innovation and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we see tremendous potential to expand our capabilities and reach new markets. This partnership will enable us to offer even more value to Sage and accelerate our growth across Europe. We would like to thank Benchmark International for finding a great match for Stellar and we look forward to a bright future together.
Emma Ede
Stellar Global
This is great news for Skillko customers, who now have access to and the support of a global leader in workplace safety and compliance solutions. HSI’s extensive EHSQ software and training capabilities deliver a single-source partner that helps organisations across the world deliver strong safety and compliance programmes, improve operations and train their workforces. We are excited to have access to an expanded portfolio, and Dermot O’Connor (co-CEO) and I are particularity proud to be partnering with a global business leader who sees the value in investing in the West of Ireland to help drive further expansion in the EU.
Brendan Maloney
Skillko Limited
We are proud of the leading position RDS has earned in Ireland thanks to our team’s technical expertise and strong customer focus, and we are pleased to join AIR and facilitate RDS’s next phase of development. We are confident that AIR will help our organization further strengthen its customer service and offering, and we are excited to contribute RDS’s unique robotics capabilities for application across the entire AIR organization
Ken McNevin
Robotics & Drives Services Limited
I’m very pleased that I selected Benchmark International to facilitate the sale of my businesses. From the initial contact, through to closing the deal, the team were very thorough in collecting all of the data and information needed so that the business could be marketed professionally and with confidence. Regular feedback was provided on all aspects of the sale. A key aspect for me was to maintain confidentiality about the sale and this was achieved completely.
Michael Halperin
Owner

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In early 2023, we engaged Benchmark International to explore strategic alternatives for our boutique professional search firm. Benchmark's dynamic team collaborated to introduce us to multiple potential buyers interested in our firm, which led to three offers after a year of interviews and meetings. Ultimately, we selected the fair and best-fit offer to provide a platform/company to take care of, invest in employees, and scale the firm we had built over 21 years in practice. Benchmark International's team was always professional and accessible during the journey, and we learned a lot along the way, resulting in a successful closing for our firm in September of 2024. Even though the Benchmark International team dedicated to our case was earlier in their careers than we were, they were always professional, knowledgeable, and accessible. They did an amazing job facilitating our sales process, including challenging discussions and sensitive negotiations. Specifically, the expertise and relationship developed with Nick Woodyard as we entered into serious discussions with potential buyers through the sale's closing was quite helpful, and we would highly recommend Nick along with Benchmark's marketing team led by Joe Margle. Without our engagement with Benchmark International and their highly professional team, we would not have encountered any of the finalists for our company sale. We highly recommend Benchmark International to any business owner interested in considering strategic alternatives for their firm.
Dave Mount and Henry Shurlds
President, VP, and Partners of OneSource Professional Search
Benchmark was instrumental in introducing me to SSA, a quality organization that I can entrust to carry on the legacy of best-in-class service we at CEPro have worked so hard to achieve. They understood that one of my highest priorities in finding a buyer for CEPro, or even a part of CEPro, was to find an organization that shared our level of passion and integrity as it pertains to serving our clients and our staff. It was an honor to work with Benchmark through this transition; their professionalism and expertise ensured that the transaction was quick and efficient.
Michael J. Kosinski
President of CEPro
Finding the right fit to continue World Class Displays was essential, and TentCraft's commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service made them the perfect choice. I'm confident that with TentCraft, our legacy will not only be preserved but strengthened for the future.
Jason Hauschild
President of World Class Displays
Everything that has been committed to has been delivered, now that’s unusual in today’s day and age. The team at Benchmark were fantastic at helping us to focus on that and putting us in touch with the right people. I’d advise any of my mates, of which a lot of them are in business in their own right, if they were interested in selling to consider using Benchmark’s services.
Bruce Morgan
GreatSoft (Pty) Ltd
This major investment by Vela Software Group will allow GreatSoft to accelerate our investment in R&D, enabling us to build more of the profit improvement products demanded by our clients. In addition to this, we now have the resources to grow GreatSoft further into Africa and other global markets. Being a Vela company provides our teams with exciting career growth opportunities and ensures that our clients will continue to receive the fantastic products and services they have come to love.
Bruce Morgan
GreatSoft (Pty) Ltd
Benchmark International helped me find the perfect company to purchase our company. They helped me work through the maze of issues to be considered while patiently keeping me informed. I definitely needed their expertise in order to achieve this very positive outcome!
Kent Jester
President and CEO of Arrow Sign Company
Joining Marvesting marks an exciting new chapter for Stellar. With our shared focus on innovation and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we see tremendous potential to expand our capabilities and reach new markets. This partnership will enable us to offer even more value to Sage and accelerate our growth across Europe. We would like to thank Benchmark International for finding a great match for Stellar and we look forward to a bright future together.
Emma Ede
Stellar Global
This is great news for Skillko customers, who now have access to and the support of a global leader in workplace safety and compliance solutions. HSI’s extensive EHSQ software and training capabilities deliver a single-source partner that helps organisations across the world deliver strong safety and compliance programmes, improve operations and train their workforces. We are excited to have access to an expanded portfolio, and Dermot O’Connor (co-CEO) and I are particularity proud to be partnering with a global business leader who sees the value in investing in the West of Ireland to help drive further expansion in the EU.
Brendan Maloney
Skillko Limited
We are proud of the leading position RDS has earned in Ireland thanks to our team’s technical expertise and strong customer focus, and we are pleased to join AIR and facilitate RDS’s next phase of development. We are confident that AIR will help our organization further strengthen its customer service and offering, and we are excited to contribute RDS’s unique robotics capabilities for application across the entire AIR organization
Ken McNevin
Robotics & Drives Services Limited
I’m very pleased that I selected Benchmark International to facilitate the sale of my businesses. From the initial contact, through to closing the deal, the team were very thorough in collecting all of the data and information needed so that the business could be marketed professionally and with confidence. Regular feedback was provided on all aspects of the sale. A key aspect for me was to maintain confidentiality about the sale and this was achieved completely.
Michael Halperin
Owner