
Building Legacies Through Strategic Mergers & Acquisitions
With nearly a decade of experience, Van Driel Capital is driven by a relentless pursuit of precision, performance, and permanence. We manage the exit process for e-commerce business owners, providing a hands-on approach that ensures tailored strategies and meticulous execution for successful exits.
Exceptional Results, Real Experience
Maximizing Market Value
Van Driel Capital specializes in preparing brands for successful exits. We boost market value and minimize risks through focused strategic planning, ensuring every transaction optimizes for life -changing financial outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The timing is up to you, but being exit-ready at all times is essential. If you aren’t prepared, you risk missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime, “golden ticket” offer—and that opportunity might never come again.
Always being ready to exit puts you in control, allowing you to choose the best path forward for your brand on your terms, whether that means seizing a great offer or continuing to grow.
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You should be preparing from day one. Founders who wait for “perfect” conditions often end up with lower valuations and fewer options. Brands that delay exit readiness lose leverage, end up at the lower end of the multiple, and ultimately leave significant money on the table. Building an exit-ready brand from the start gives you control and ensures you’re positioned to seize the best opportunities when they arise.
Early preparation not only boosts your brand’s valuation but also strengthens its financials, operations, and margins, positioning it for both growth and an optimal exit.
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The foundation of valuation is built on financial metrics like revenue, EBITDA, and profitability. Strong products and a loyal customer base also play a critical role. Beyond that, factors such as growth rate, recurring revenue, reviews, and average order value (AOV) can significantly impact how buyers assess your brand.
However, the single most important factor is risk. The lower the perceived risk, the higher the valuation. Buyers look for businesses with stable operations, defensible market positioning, and clean financials—brands that don’t just generate revenue but are built to last.
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We work with a carefully vetted network of buyers, including private equity funds, strategic acquirers, aggregators, and high-net-worth individuals from around the world. Every buyer we engage with meets the highest standards, ensuring they have the financial strength and operational expertise to close deals successfully.
Many of our buyers are long-term partners with whom we’ve completed multiple transactions—trusted acquirers who understand the true value of high-performing e-commerce brands. This ensures not only a smooth exit but also a secure and professional transaction for every brand owner we represent.
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We handle every aspect of the exit—from preparation to closing. Our team ensures your brand is fully exit-ready, increasing its value, minimizing risks, and positioning it for the best possible outcome. We lead high-stakes negotiations, coordinate with buyers, lawyers, and advisors, and manage the entire process to secure a seamless and high-value transaction.
When a brand is fully prepared, we’ve closed deals in as little as two months. On average, the full exit process takes 6–12 months, depending on deal size. Larger transactions—typically $10M+—involve more stakeholders and additional considerations, which can extend timelines, while smaller deals generally move faster.
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We handle every aspect of the exit—from preparation to closing. Our team ensures your brand is fully exit-ready, increasing its value, minimizing risks, and positioning it for the best possible outcome. We lead high-stakes negotiations, coordinate with buyers, lawyers, and advisors, and manage the entire process to secure a seamless and high-value transaction.
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It would be strange if you weren’t unsure—every founder we’ve worked with has had doubts at some point. Selling a business is a major decision, and timing is everything.
We’re always happy to have a conversation, assess where you and your brand stand, and help you understand what a successful exit could look like—whether that’s now or further down the road.
Secure Your Legacy
At Van Driel Capital, we selectively partner with businesses committed to long-term success, providing tailored strategies for lasting results. If you would like to connect with a member of our team, please enquire below.