A simple sale, diligence to completion in about 45 days.
We buy private businesses with our families' own capital, and we keep them for good. This is what selling your business to Pinehill looks like.
Terms of a sale
- Due diligence
- Usually 7 to 14 days
- Completion
- Usually 30 days
- Payment
- Cash upfront, in a simple structure
- Financing
- None neededThe principals back every deal, so no outside financing or approval is required.
- Your part
- Stay or step away, and sell all of the business or part of it
- Size
- $3 million to $10 million
After the sale
Your team stays
We keep your employees and run the business as it is, so its culture and the way it works carry on.
We never sell
We are owner-operators who manage for the long term. We buy to hold forever, not to sell the business on.
We buy good companies to hold forever.
What we look for
Simple businesses
Businesses that are easy to understand, with stable and predictable economics. We don't have technical degrees, so we stay with what we understand.
Niche leaders
Focused businesses that lead in their niche or local market. We don't need a large addressable market.
People we trust
Honest founders and managers. A business is often a reflection of the people who built it.
Proven over time
Mature businesses that have been tested through economic cycles. We value stability and don't need high growth.
Businesses we've bought
Eight businesses since 2017.
| Business | Industry | Region | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job board website | Environment | Australia | Jan 2025 |
| Tax and accounting software | Professional services | US | May 2024 |
| Lead generation platform | Recruitment | Global | Apr 2024 |
| Accounting integrationMinority investment | Business services | Australia | Feb 2021 |
| Student management systemMinority investment | Education | Australia | Jan 2020 |
| Applicant tracking and recruitment portal | Education | Australia | Jun 2019 |
| Job board website | Sports and recreation | Australia | May 2018 |
| Mobile appMinority investment | Education | New Zealand | Sep 2017 |
Before you decide
Read more about how we work with owners.
- Our commitments
Our pledge to be ethical, fair and straightforward in every business relationship.
- What to look for in a buyer
Buyers differ. The questions to ask, and what to look for when you choose one.
- Investment criteria
What we look for in a business and in its owners, in detail.
- Valuation considerations
How we approach valuation, financing and deal structure.
- Investment process
Each step from first assessment to offer, due diligence and completion.
If you're thinking about selling your business, we'd be glad to talk.
Contact us