Client Stories
Big wins are worth celebrating. Hear the stories behind our partners’ success.
Co-Founder, Upright Labs
“See Case StudyWhen we spoke with the Vice President of M&A, he guided us through the process no matter what and at certain stages, I felt like FE knew my business better than me. If I go to build another business or sell a business, they will be the first call I make. When I’ve talked to other entrepreneurs who sold their businesses, the amount of work they had to put into due diligence was significantly higher than what we had to put in. The main difference was FE. We had FE, and they did not.
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Founder
“Selling my business with FE was a great experience. A year ago, I tried to sell my business on my own and found it difficult and frustrating – and in the end, no sale. FE was able to get me a much better deal and handled much of the heavy lifting I had tried to do myself.
Everyone at FE was very helpful and patient as we worked through the process. With their large database of potential buyers, we were able to identify a buyer very quickly. I would recommend them to anyone considering selling their business.
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Founder, iSixSigma
“See Case StudyIt was a night and day difference selling the second time as compared to the first time. Technology aided the process greatly the second time with FE International.
By providing FE International with access to my QuickBooks Online and Google Analytics, as well as uploading copies of our advertiser agreements to a secure, digital document room, they were able to quickly complete an initial due diligence and craft an offering memorandum. Not having to pull together reports saved me time and — I suspect — gave FE International greater confidence that the business was delivering the results I said.
In addition, FE International removed all the “tire kickers” (people who have little intention of buying but want to learn more about your business) from the process — which you’ll typically find at marketplaces where you list your business for sale. And because FE International has multiple tranches of buyers (e.g., “qualified and purchased from FEI in the past,” “qualified but not purchased” and “interested in learning about opportunities”), they could go to their best potential buyers first and answer questions about my business before I even needed to get on a “meet and greet” video conference call. In the end, I probably joined about eight “meet and greet calls” that generated four offers.
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Coupons Plus Deals
“See Case StudyI knew that I was in good hands the moment I started working with FE International. I knew I was going to get the outcome I was looking for – mainly because of how diligent and detail-oriented everyone was. I gave the team all the documents that they required from me and they immediately started to put numbers together. There was a wide range of data and numbers that needed to be taken care of, and we couldn’t have done it without the team’s help.
When it came to the listing price after receiving the valuation, I was convinced without a doubt that it was the right number. I was confident in the ability of the valuation and audit teams to get this number correct. We put everything out on the table: the spending, profit and loss statement and every detail in between which helped the team calculate the right listing price for everyone. They also helped explain the process every step of the way. I had no doubt in my mind that the listing price we were given was the best price we could have been given.
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Co-Founder, LeadOwl
“See Case StudyI highly recommend FE International. They specialize in working with SaaS companies, and are extremely thorough, professional, and do quality work. They helped guide me throughout the entire process of selling my software company and did a truly fantastic job.
From the very beginning of listing, through due diligence and negotiations, to the final closing — they felt like an extension of our team. Kevin Oh and his team were brilliant, responsive and truly cared about our success. They went above and beyond.
There are quite a few options for listing out there, but I would go with FE International if you have a SaaS company and are looking to get your company sold. They provide excellent representation and guidance and helped us find the perfect buyer.
I would absolutely recommend FE International and look forward to working with them in the future.
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“It was really tough to find a reputable M&A advisor to help with the exit of my niche site. I discovered that some M&A advisor companies listed any sites, either new or old, even zero earning sites. So, I was searching for an M&A advisor who listed only legitimate sites and that had financial growth. Finally, I found FE International, which perfectly fulfilled my search criteria.
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