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About

If you’re a smaller, e-commerce shop owner looking to sell your business, now looks to be a pretty darn good time to do so. Taking a multi-million dollar cash offer from OpenStore allowed her to move on to unlock her next endeavor. OpenStore has the logistics network and top-tier engineering team needed to take those businesses to the next level. It only takes a few clicks to get an offer and sell your business directly to OpenStore. OpenStore’s engine uses your data to pull the insights it needs in order to accurately analyze different cohorts of data, build its forecasts, and evaluate your business. OpenStore’s engine uses the info you provide to pull the insights it needs directly from the source, accurately analyze different cohorts of data and build key business forecasts. This allows us to present rigorous offers with more precision than a simple revenue or cash flow multiple.

About

At SMERGERS, we define business valuation as a technique used to capture the true value of the business. Common approaches to business valuation include Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), trading comparables, and transaction comparables method. A company is held by two categories of owners, shareholders and debt holders. The value of a pure business that accrues to both categories of owners is called the enterprise value, whereas the value which accrues just to shareholders is the equity value (also called market cap for listed companies). Companies are compared using the enterprise value instead of equity value as debt and cash levels may vary significantly even between companies in the same industry. During an acquisition, depending on whether it is an asset purchase or a stock purchase, the valuation of appropriate elements of the business needs to be carried out. Investment bankers widely use this method to value a company during an acquisition.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Online businesses searching for a Business Valuation solution

Audience

Investment professionals and businesses interested in a solution to measure and visualize their company's enterprise value

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$135 one-time payment
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

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design 5.0 / 5
support 4.5 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Our corporate team targets niche eco-friendly consumer goods brands for strategic acquisition. Finding clean data in this segment is notoriously tough, but SMERGERS provides an excellent baseline of financial details right on the listings. The filter tools allowed us to instantly isolate targets based on revenue stability, geography, and production type. The onboarding support team is quick to respond whenever we require clarification on listing status or broker mandates.
  • After looking into several exit options for our IT infrastructure services company, we chose to list on SMERGERS. The verification protocols implemented by their analyst team give the marketplace a high degree of professional integrity. We were introduced to multiple qualified private equity firms and strategic enterprise buyers within two months of our listing going live. The pre-built information memorandum framework kept our proprietary data completely anonymous until mutual interest was verified.
  • I work with SME owners across manufacturing, retail, and services who are planning exits or looking for growth capital. SMERGERS has been part of my toolkit for two years now, and I use it on almost every active mandate. What I value most is that the platform pre-qualifies both sides of the transaction. My clients are not fielding time-wasters, and the investors and acquirers reaching out have already confirmed interest through the introduction mechanism. The business valuation methodology the platform uses is grounded in standard approaches, DCF and comparables, and gives my clients a credible starting point for price conversations. The deal flow across sectors is consistently strong.
  • We listed our EdTech startup on SMERGERS, looking for Series A investors with specific experience in the education sector. I was not expecting much from an online platform; most of our previous attempts through LinkedIn and broker introductions had produced low-quality leads. SMERGERS was different. Within a month, we had four introductions, three of which were genuinely relevant to our profile. The valuation guidance on the platform helped us go into conversations with a clear and defensible number. We are currently in final discussions with one investor we met through the platform. The onboarding was smooth, and the support team responded quickly every time we had a question.
  • SMERGERS is a great resource for business owners who are looking for a way to buy or sell a business. The website provides an easy to use platform where buyers and sellers can connect, and the process of finding the right deal is made simple. I recently signed up and I'm absolutely blown away! The platform is incredibly intuitive and user friendly, making it easy to navigate and find the resources you need. The website also provides valuable insights and resources, so that you can make an informed decision. I recently used their online valuation tool and later subscribed to the valuation model service and I'm so glad I did! They provided me with a detailed report that gave me a clear understanding of my restaurant's true worth. The valuation process was smooth and easy to understand, with all of the information clearly laid out. The team was also incredibly responsive and answered all my questions quickly.

Cons

  • The built-in analytics dashboard could use more advanced features for tracking corporate pipelines across multiple cross-functional teams.
  • The pricing for high-tier visibility packages requires a significant upfront financial commitment for boot-strapped firms, though the caliber of matches makes it a calculated risk worth taking.
  • Onboarding clients onto the platform who are not particularly tech-savvy can take some hand-holding. The interface is clean, but the breadth of profile fields required for a strong listing can feel overwhelming to first-time users. A guided setup wizard would help.
  • The platform works best when your profile is very complete. Early on, we were not getting strong matches, and after we updated our financial data and tightened our business description, the quality of introductions improved noticeably. Worth spending time on the profile setup.
  • While they have a free tier, the cost of some of their services can be expensive, making it difficult for all small businesses to access the resources they need in order to complete a successful merger or acquisition.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

OpenStore
open.store/

Company Information

SMERGERS
India
www.smergers.com/how-to-value-a-business/

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Integrations

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Integrations

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