Selling an agency is not just a transaction. It's the handover of relationships, reputation, staff livelihoods, and years of your own life.
If you're here, you're probably not browsing casually. You're either actively considering a sale, or you're close enough that you want to understand how this would actually work - without sales pressure or half-truths.
Agencies.co exists to give agency owners a clear, controlled, and seller-led route to market.
Who This Is For
Being clear about this upfront protects everyone - especially you.
- You own a marketing, digital, creative, or specialist agency
- You're considering a full sale of the business
- You care who buys your agency, not just the price
- You want to run a proper process, not a rushed fire sale
- You value discretion and control
- You're looking to raise capital or sell a small minority stake
- You want to "test the market" publicly
- You're price-shopping brokers for the fastest exit
- Your agency isn't yet at a stage where buyers would engage seriously
What Selling Through Agencies.co Looks Like
Agencies.co is a seller-first platform, not a traditional brokerage. This process is designed to maximise outcomes without turning it into a circus.
Initial Orientation
We understand your agency, your goals, and whether selling now makes sense.
Positioning & Preparation
Your agency is positioned correctly for the type of buyer you want - financially and narratively.
Controlled Buyer Outreach
Buyers are sourced selectively, not blasted via mass lists. Quality over quantity.
Conversations & Negotiation
You stay in control. We manage momentum, filtering, and reality throughout.
Heads of Terms to Completion
From agreement through to completion, with clarity on structure and expectations.
Realistic, Not Optimistic
Agency sales rarely happen overnight - and anyone promising that is usually cutting corners.
Preparation & Positioning
4-8 weeks
Buyer Engagement & Negotiation
2-4 months
Exclusivity to Completion
1-2 months
Some deals move faster. Many take longer. The right outcome matters more than speed.
How Buyers Are Sourced & Filtered
We don't "list and hope". We prioritise serious, funded buyers who understand agencies - not opportunists wasting your time.
Buyers are introduced based on:
- Agency size and specialism
- Growth profile and margins
- Founder goals post-sale
- Cultural and operational fit
That includes:
- Strategic buyers
- Operator-led groups
- HoldCos with relevant platforms
Confidentiality Isn't Optional - It's Foundational
A poorly handled sale can damage staff morale, client confidence, and deal leverage. Confidentiality is built into the process from day one.
No public listings
No indiscriminate buyer outreach
NDAs before sensitive information
Staged disclosure, not data-room dumps
Your business stays stable while options are explored.
Why Agency Owners Trust Agencies.co
This isn't about doing the most deals. It's about doing the right deals - properly.
- We understand agency economics and psychology
- We don't overpromise on valuation
- We protect leverage by running disciplined processes
- We're comfortable saying "not yet" when that's the right advice
Transparent, No Hiding
We don't believe in vague pricing or surprises at the end.
Our incentives align with yours
Serious sellers get serious attention
Time isn't wasted on deals that won't complete
Exact terms depend on the size and complexity of the agency, but everything is discussed upfront, clearly, and in writing. No games. No last-minute changes.
If You're Considering Selling, Here's the Next Step
You don't need to commit to anything to have a grown-up conversation. We'll discuss your agency, understand whether selling now makes sense, and see what a realistic path forward would look like.
If this page resonates, you're likely at the right stage to explore that conversation.
Tell us about your agency and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.