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Virginia Business Broker

When It Is Time to Sell,
Get What Your Business Is Worth

Representing owners of established Virginia businesses — service companies, manufacturers, retailers, restaurants, franchises, and childcare businesses — of all sizes. Confidential. Professional. Results-driven.

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$40M+
Closed Transactions
15+
Years of Experience
100%
Confidential Process
VA
Licensed & Local
Fully Confidential Process
Pre-Screened Qualified Buyers
All Business Sizes
Northern VA · Richmond · Hampton Roads
Typically 6–12 Month Timeline

Two Pathways. One Trusted Advisor.

Are You a Seller or a Buyer?

Whether you've spent 20 years building a company or you're ready to acquire one, the right representation changes everything. We operate on both sides of the table — never both at once.

S

For Owners

Sell Your Business

You've built something real. Our job is to find the right buyer, protect your confidentiality, and deliver a fair price — on your timeline, not theirs.

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For Buyers

Acquire a Business

Stop building from scratch. We represent qualified buyers seeking established companies with real cash flow, proven teams, and clear growth paths in Virginia.

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The Difference

Why Established Business Owners Choose Us

We work with established Virginia businesses of all sizes. That focus means every system, every contact, and every conversation we have is calibrated for transactions at your level — not a general-purpose listing site.

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Strict Confidentiality

Your employees, customers, and competitors never learn the business is for sale until you choose to disclose. We use NDAs, blind profiles, and staged disclosure at every step.

Serious Buyer Network

We maintain an active network of pre-qualified buyers: private equity firms, search fund operators, strategic acquirers, and funded independent sponsors actively seeking deals in Virginia.

Value-First Valuation

We don't discount your business to get a quick close. We use rigorous EBITDA and SDE analysis combined with real market data to position your company at the right price for the right buyer.

Operator-to-Operator Insight

Charles Daucourt has personally owned, grown, and sold businesses. He understands what you've built — and what it takes to hand it to someone who will protect it.

Deep Vertical Expertise

Industries We Serve

We focus on three sectors where we have hands-on knowledge of what buyers are looking for and what drives valuation multiples.

Service Businesses

HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, pest control, commercial cleaning, B2B services, and route-based companies with established recurring revenue.

HVAC Plumbing Electrical B2B Services Route-Based

Manufacturing

Industrial fabricators, machine shops, contract manufacturers, food production, and distribution businesses with established customer relationships and durable margins.

Fabrication Food Production Contract Mfg Distribution

High-Revenue Retail

Multi-location retailers, specialty stores, home and building products, and automotive aftermarket businesses with proven management teams and scalable systems.

Multi-Location Specialty Retail Building Products Automotive
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Our Process

How We Take a Business to Market

A well-run sale process doesn't happen by accident. It requires preparation, timing, discretion, and the right buyer at the right price. Here is how we manage it from start to close.

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01

Confidential Valuation & Assessment

We analyze your financials, operations, and market position to determine a realistic value range and identify what buyers will pay a premium for.

02

Preparation & Positioning

We prepare a Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) and blind teaser that presents your business compellingly — without identifying it publicly.

03

Targeted Buyer Outreach

We approach pre-vetted buyers who match your deal profile, NDA in hand before any confidential details are shared.

04

LOI, Negotiations & Due Diligence

We manage the letter of intent process, negotiate deal structure, and support you through due diligence so there are no surprises at the closing table.

05

Close & Transition

We coordinate with attorneys, lenders, and accountants to finalize the transaction and support a smooth ownership transfer.

Charles Daucourt — Virginia Business Broker

Charles Daucourt

Founder & Principal Broker

Your Advisor

Built Companies. Sold Companies. Now Helps You Do the Same.

Charles Daucourt built and sold businesses before he ever helped others do the same. He sold two construction companies in France, then pioneered the French Whisky category in the US with Bastille 1789 Whisky and D.U.C. Triple Cask Whisky. That depth of entrepreneurial experience shapes every engagement.

Now a Top 1% business broker in the USA, CM&AP certified, and Transworld Presidents Club member, Charles has overseen more than $40 million in closed transactions — from restaurants and childcare centers to manufacturing companies and M&A-level acquisitions.

$40M+
In Closed Sales
15+
Years Experience
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Credentials & Memberships

Charles Daucourt holds the industry's most respected credentials for business brokerage and M&A.

Transworld Presidents Club Member

Presidents Club Member

CM&AP Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional

CM&AP Certified

IBBA International Business Brokers Association

IBBA Member

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A Message From Charles

Client Experiences

What Owners & Buyers Say

Charles understood my business from the first meeting. He positioned it properly, kept everything confidential, and brought me a buyer I never would have found on my own. Closed in eight months.
R.M.
Robert M.
HVAC Company Owner, Hampton Roads
I'd been approached by buyers before and nothing went anywhere. Charles screened the candidates properly and managed the process so my team had no idea we were selling until the deal was done. Professional start to finish.
S.T.
Sarah T.
Commercial Cleaning Business, Richmond
As a buyer, I appreciated that Charles represented the seller honestly. I knew what I was getting. The transition was smooth and the seller was still helpful months after closing. That's what good brokerage looks like.
D.K.
David K.
Acquired Manufacturing Company, Northern VA

Serving the Commonwealth

Virginia Regions We Serve

Northern Virginia

Fairfax · Arlington · Loudoun · Prince William

Richmond Metro

Richmond · Chesterfield · Henrico · Hanover

Hampton Roads

Virginia Beach · Norfolk · Chesapeake · Suffolk

Central Virginia

Charlottesville · Roanoke · Fredericksburg

Take the First Step

Your Business Deserves a Serious Process

Whether you're three years from selling or thinking about it right now, a confidential conversation costs nothing. We'll give you an honest picture of what your company may be worth and what the process looks like.

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