BusinessesForSale.com

What BusinessesForSale.com does

BusinessesForSale.com, operated by UK-incorporated Dynamis Ltd, is a global online marketplace connecting business buyers and sellers. Founded in 1996, the platform lists approximately 58,845 businesses for sale across 130+ country-specific cobrand domains, serving four primary customer segments: business sellers, business buyers, franchisors (700+ advertising brands), and professional business brokers. The platform facilitates over 1 million buyer-seller connections monthly, draws 1.2 million monthly website visits, and maintains a registered buyer database of 1.147 million users supported by a 350,000-subscriber newsletter. Its product surface extends beyond core listings to include ValueRight (an online business valuation tool generating PDF reports from proprietary data and industry multiples), M&A Vault (213 verified high-value M&A opportunities targeting institutional buyers), and SellerMart (a free broker referral service).

Name

BusinessesForSale.com

Legal name

Dynamis Ltd

Website

https://businessesforsale.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business-for-Sale Marketplace

akta.pro primary industry

Business-for-Sale Marketplaces & Listing Platforms (FSAEAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

E-commerce & Digital Business Brokerage (FSAEAIAH)

Keywords

• Business marketplace
• Business listings
• Franchise marketplace
• Business valuation
• Business brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Seller/Broker Advertising Packages: Business sellers and brokers pay for advertising packages to list businesses on the platform. Options include flexible packages, Test the Market packages, and Premium packages with enhanced features such as email campaigns, boosts, and spotlights.
2. Franchise Advertising: Franchisors pay to advertise franchise opportunities on the platform. Pricing starts from $139 USD for profile pages with multiple features, custom design, and targeting capabilities.
3. Premium Buyer Memberships: Buyers can upgrade to Premium Buyer accounts for monthly or yearly recurring subscription, gaining benefits such as Client Success team support to investigate seller responses.
4. Broker Subscription Accounts: Subscription-based monthly payment accounts for specialist advisors and business brokers advertising on behalf of business owners.
5. Private Seller Listings: One-time payment for business owners to advertise a limited number of businesses for a defined period.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BusinessesForSale.com operates an online marketplace that connects business buyers and sellers globally, currently listing 58,845 businesses for sale across 130+ countries. The platform provides paid advertising packages for business sellers, brokers, and franchisors, complemented by free buyer accounts, business valuation tools, and a franchise marketplace section.

Product overview

BusinessesForSale.com operates as a unified marketplace platform connecting business buyers and sellers globally. The core offering consists of the main marketplace for businesses and franchises, supplemented by specialized services: ValueRight provides automated business valuations, M&A Vault serves high-value M&A opportunities, SellerMart offers broker referrals, and the Franchisor Advertising service helps franchise brands recruit franchisees. The platform also provides educational resources through Business Guides and facilitates buyer-seller communication through its internal messaging system. The company positions itself as a one-stop solution for the entire business transfer lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Marketplace Platform Main online marketplace connecting business buyers and sellers globally, featuring 58,845 businesses for sale across 130+ countries with advanced search, filtering, and email alert capabilities.
• Franchise Marketplace
• M&A Vault Premium tier featuring 213+ verified high-value M&A opportunities with buyer verification process, targeting institutional and high-net-worth buyers seeking mid-market acquisitions with detailed financials.
• ValueRight Online business valuation tool using proprietary data, industry multiples, and financial information to calculate realistic business valuations and generate PDF reports for sellers and buyers.
• SellerMart Broker Referral Free referral service matching business sellers with pre-screened professional business brokers and agents based on industry and location.
• Franchisor Advertising

Quantifiable outcome

• 58,845 businesses advertised for sale globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dynamis LtdcoreOthersParent company operating BusinessesForSale.com and related platforms. Dynamis Ltd operates the website alongside subsidiaries. Also operates PropertySales.com as part of the network.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BizBuySell: Largest US-focused business-for-sale marketplace, operating a near-identical listing/subscription model. Most directly comparable peer; both monetize SMB business listings through paid seller/broker advertising.
• BizQuest: Long-standing US business-for-sale listings marketplace with subscription seller packages. Directly competes in the same SMB/M&A listing category with a similar self-serve model.
• DealStream (formerly Daltro Business Brokers): Online business-for-sale and franchise marketplace offering listing packages to sellers and brokers. Comparable in product, GTM motion, and target segments to BusinessesForSale.com.
• BizBen: California-based business-for-sale marketplace and broker directory serving SMB buyers and sellers. Overlaps in target customer (SMB sellers/buyers), business model (subscription listings), and broker referral services.
• BusinessBroker.net: US business brokerage network with online business-for-sale listings. Comparable in seller/broker audience, listing-based revenue model, and franchise resale coverage.
• FranchiseGator.com: Online franchise marketplace connecting franchisors with prospective franchisees. Directly comparable to the franchise section of BusinessesForSale.com, with similar franchisor advertising packages and lead-generation model.

Emerging players

• Flippa: Online marketplace for buying and selling websites, SaaS, and digital businesses. Adjacent business-for-sale marketplace model with a more digital/SMB focus, similar listing-and-subscription GTM.
• Acquire.com: Marketplace for buying and selling startups, particularly SaaS. Comparable two-sided marketplace for business transactions but focused on venture-backed startups, with a more transactional/curated model.
• MicroAcquire: Marketplace for buying and selling online businesses and SaaS startups. Adjacent marketplace model with curated listings; directly comparable business model but younger, with a digital-business focus.

Broad incumbents

• LoopNet: Largest commercial real estate marketplace, owned by CoStar. While CRE-focused, it shares the same online listings marketplace model, subscription seller packages, and self-serve buyer discovery used by BusinessesForSale.com.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/business4_sale
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/businessesforsale-com
• Facebookfacebook.com/business4sale

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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