Done Deal - The fastest and simplest way for startups to get acquired

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the acquisition process.

What is Done Deal?

Done Deal is a full-suite operating system to help start-ups succeed. This has been built ground up by founders who understand what a start-up needs to succeed and we want to provide you the best quality service in an easy, transparent manner.

Our first offering is to help companies get acquired by letting them list anonymously on the platform and get bids to unlock their maximum value. Selling your start-up is a BIG decision. We understand there might never be the perfect time, but the right partner might be out there right now looking for a company just like yours.

In our experience, fundraising works best when you dont need it, and it's the same with acquisitions. Exploring being acquired takes time and effort for a founder, and we dont want to let this distract you from the core focus, running your start-up. Our platform will make your acquisition easy, fast and hassle free.

We are constantly working to add more features to enable start-up success, this will include enabling acquisition and growth financing, connecting you to the best services (branding, legal, PR, financing) to improve your metrics, helping you find a mentor who has sold their own start-up in your sector and other tools to help you grow and unlock value.

What are the charges if I list my start-up on Done Deal? I mean ALL the charges?

When we started Done Deal we were clear on one thing, we are founder-first and your trust means everything to us.

We DO NOT charge a monthly retainer or an upfront one time listing fees.

We DO NOT charge the buyer to search for sellers or charge them for acquiring a start-up. We want to make it easier for buyers to come find you.

Companies will look for an acquisition at various points of time in their growth cycle, we want to make it easy and frictionless so that both sellers and buyers find each other at the right time.

We charge a flat success fees which is clearly mentioned in the engagement letter you enter with us. The fees is linked to the value you sell your company for, and payable to us only when you get money in the bank.

I am not sure if I want to be acquired. Should I still explore listing on Done Deal?

If you dont want to actively list your start-up for acquisition, we would encourage you to list and select the "Open to offers" option. While this means you will not be listed for immediate acquisition, you might still get inbound interest from potential buyers.

Use this to assess the interest in the market and keep your metrics updated through the platform. If it feels right, take the decision to list and engage with the buyer universe.

Is the listing anonymous? I don't want competitors finding out that I am interested in selling?

Yes, the listing is completely anonymous. We prepare a cue card summarizing your company which is made available to interested buyers. If they like your profile, they will express interest in having a conversation with you.

The name of the potential buyer is visible to you, if you like their profile you can give them access to your name and more details to take the discussion forward.

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