Digital agencies with recurring retainers, documented processes, and founder-independent ops are among the most in-demand assets on VestUp. List free. Get vetted buyers. Close on your terms.
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Agencies with documented SOPs, recurring retainers, and a team that owns client relationships routinely sell at 2–4x SDE. The key is preparation, not the business model.
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The most active acquirers of digital agencies — search funds, independent operators, and holding companies — are on VestUp looking for exactly what you've built.
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Agencies doing $20K–$80K/month in recurring revenue are among the most sought-after assets on VestUp. Buyers pay for stability, not scale.
You don't need all five. But the more of these your agency ticks, the stronger your multiple.
Revenue type
70%+ from retainers or ongoing contracts
Team structure
Client relationships not held by founder alone
Ops documentation
Onboarding, delivery, and reporting SOPs in place
Client concentration
No single client > 25% of revenue
History
18+ months of consistent financials
| VestUp | Traditional Broker | |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | Free | $0–$500+ |
| Monthly subscription | None | Often required |
| Success fee | Competitive — on close | 10–15% typical |
| Buyer vetting | Verified + NDA required | Varies |
| Seller stays in control | Yes — founder-led | Broker manages deal |
| Free valuation | Yes — instant, 3 min | Manual, weeks out |
| Time to list | < 24 hours | Weeks of vetting |
| Anonymous listing | Yes, by default | Partial |
VestUp understands agency economics — retainer mix, utilisation, owner add-backs, and what makes a service business transferable. Your listing is positioned for the right buyers.
Our buyer network includes search fund operators, holding companies, and acquisition entrepreneurs actively looking for productised and recurring-revenue agencies.
Your clients, your team, and your competitors don't need to know you're exploring a sale. Anonymous by default. NDA required before any buyer sees your details.
Use our free valuation tool before you list. Understand what buyers are paying for agencies like yours — and what to fix to command a premium.
Free listing. Vetted buyers. NDA protection. No broker in the middle.
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