Why the Best Agency
Founders Use Agencies.co
0% of agency founders who explore selling never go through with it. We built Agencies.co so the best agencies sell on their terms: confidentially, at the right multiple, to the right buyer.
No commitment. No sales pitch. A 30-minute conversation about whether now is the right time.
Most Agency M&A Is Broken.
Here's Why.
Brokers blast your details to 200 "buyers" on day one. Half aren't qualified. A quarter are competitors fishing for intel. Your team finds out from a LinkedIn rumor. And six months later, you've got nothing but a damaged reputation and a lower valuation.
Agencies.co exists because agency founders deserve better than that.
We don't run a brokerage. We run a controlled, seller-led process where:
What Selling Through
Agencies.co Actually Looks Like
Agency sales rarely happen overnight — and anyone promising that is usually cutting corners that will cost you money. Here's the real process, step by step.
The Honest Conversation
We learn about your agency, your goals, and whether selling now actually makes sense. Sometimes the right advice is “not yet.” We give that advice when it’s true.
Valuation & Positioning
Full valuation of your agency. Adjusted EBITDA calculation. We position your agency for the type of buyer who’ll pay the right price — financially and narratively.
Controlled Buyer Outreach
We build a bespoke buyer list. No mass emails. No data-room dumps. Buyers are introduced based on: strategic fit, cultural alignment, financial capability, and founder goals post-sale.
Negotiation & Deal Structure
Senior advisor joins your calls as your partner. Pre-LOI negotiation. Deal structure input. You stay in control — we manage momentum, filtering, and reality.
Heads of Terms to Completion
From agreement through to completion, with clarity on structure and expectations. Due diligence support. No surprises.
Confidentiality Isn't a Feature.
It's the Foundation.
A poorly handled sale can damage staff morale, client confidence, and deal leverage. That's why confidentiality is structural in every engagement:
Most agency sales happen without anyone outside the deal ever knowing. That's by design.
Why Agency Owners Trust This Process
Vetted Deal Flow, Zero Fees
Browse our curated portfolio of marketing agencies across sectors and geographies. Every listing is reviewed for accuracy and quality.
What you get
Who we work with
Recent Acquisitions
Three Paths. You Choose
the Level of Support.
We don't believe in vague pricing or surprises at closing. Here's exactly what each engagement looks like.
Lite
Self-managed listing. Relies on marketplace traffic and our mailing list to attract buyers. Our M&A team steps in once interested buyers emerge.
Standard
Professional 2-week go-to-market setup. We handle the valuation, CIM preparation, build a bespoke buyer list, and run targeted outreach to qualified acquirers.
Boardroom
Sustained weekly effort for 6 months. A senior advisor on your calls, weekly outreach, and negotiation support until a deal closes.
Your agency sells for $2M with $1M cash at close. You pay $30,000 retainer. At closing: 10% of $1M = $100,000 minus the $30,000 already paid. Total investment: $100,000 on a $2M exit.
Common Questions from
Agency Founders
You've Read This Far.
That Tells Us Something.
If this page resonates, you're likely at the right stage to explore the conversation. Not to commit to selling. Not to sign anything. Just to talk honestly about whether it makes sense — and what the path looks like if it does.