Synergy Business Brokers

What Synergy Business Brokers does

Synergy Business Brokers is a privately-held business brokerage and M&A advisory firm founded in 2004, headquartered in New Jersey and operating as an LLC. The firm specializes in representing sellers of profitable companies with annual revenues ranging from $700,000 to over $250 million, serving SMB owners seeking exits across seven primary verticals: Construction, Distribution, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Services, Technology, and Transportation. Its core service offering encompasses confidential business valuation, buyer qualification, CIM-based marketing, negotiation, due diligence coordination, and closing support through a structured 15-step sales process.

The firm operates a distributed broker model with 18+ named regional brokers covering US states (Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas) and international markets (Philippines, India, Romania, Croatia, Mexico). Its core technology platform includes a proprietary database of 40,000+ qualified buyers across domestic and overseas markets, a public-facing businesses-for-sale listings site, and a website generating over 1.2 million annual page views that drives organic buyer demand. The firm is a member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), giving it access to 1,000+ brokers worldwide for co-brokerage and referral flow.

Synergy operates on a commission-only revenue model, charging no upfront fees or retainers; broker compensation is earned solely as a percentage of closed transaction value. The firm does not disclose company-level revenue figures, but reports 42 businesses sold in the past year with aggregate deal value exceeding $250 million. Revenue is entirely transactional and tied to successful closings, with no software platform, API, or AI-driven product surface. The firm holds multiple industry recognitions including Inc. 5000, Feedspot Top 10, and Silicon Review's 50 Best Brokerage Services to Watch, alongside nearly 100 five-star Google Reviews.

Name

Synergy Business Brokers

Legal name

Synergy Business Brokers, LLC

Website

https://synergybb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Synergy Business Brokers is a privately-held M&A advisory and business brokerage firm that represents owners of profitable SMBs ($700K–$250M+ revenue) in confidential sale transactions across seven industry verticals, operating on a commission-only model with a proprietary 40,000+ buyer database and distributed broker network across the US and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Brokerage Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Lower Middle-Market Business Brokerage (FSAEAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sell-Side Business Brokerage (FSAEAIAC), Sell-Side M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAA), Professional Practice Brokerage (Medical/Dental/Legal/Accounting) (FSAEAIAI)

Keywords

• Business brokerage services
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Middle market advisory
• Business valuation services
• Sell-side representation

Headquarters

HQ city

New Rochelle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Brokerage Commissions: Commission-only revenue model. No fee charged until the business is sold. Brokers earn a percentage of the final transaction value upon successful deal closure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Synergy Business Brokers is a business brokerage and M&A advisory firm that represents sellers of profitable companies through confidential valuation, marketing to a 40,000+ qualified buyer database, buyer qualification, negotiation, due diligence coordination, and closing support. The firm operates on a commission-only basis with no fee charged until the business is sold, serving companies with annual revenues of $700,000 to $250 million+ across seven industry verticals.

Product overview

Synergy Business Brokers is a full-service business brokerage and M&A advisory firm operating as a single unified service offering. The core product is the business brokerage service, which encompasses buyer representation, seller consultation, business valuation, and deal facilitation through their proprietary 15-step sales process. The firm specializes across seven industry verticals (Construction, Distribution, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Services, Technology, and Transportation) and operates a web-based businesses-for-sale listings platform. Additional services include international brokerage through their IBBA network affiliation and no-fee-until-sale pricing model. The company does not operate a modular software platform; rather, all services are delivered through their team of brokers as consultative professional services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Brokerage Services Full-service business brokerage representing sellers in confidential business sales, including business valuation, marketing, buyer qualification, negotiation, and deal closure. The firm charges no fee until the business is sold.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory M&A advisory services for mid-market companies, including sell-side representation, deal structuring, due diligence support, and post-merger transition assistance for transactions typically ranging from $700,000 to $250 million+.
• Buyer Representation Assists prospective buyers in finding, evaluating, and acquiring businesses through the company's database of 40,000+ qualified buyers, NDA-protected access to listings, and guidance through the acquisition process.
• Business Valuation Services Provides confidential business valuations and asking price recommendations based on financial analysis, industry benchmarks, and comparable transaction data.
• International Business Brokerage Worldwide business brokerage services leveraging the International Business Brokers Association network of 1,000+ brokers. Covers North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and other international markets.
• Businesses for Sale Listings Online listings platform displaying businesses available for sale, filterable by industry, location, price range, and revenue. Buyers can access listings after completing NDA registration.
• Industry Specialization Services Focused expertise in seven primary industries: Construction, Distribution, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Services, Technology, and Transportation. Each specialization includes dedicated broker teams with in-depth market knowledge and buyer networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42 businesses sold in the past year totaling over $250 million in deal value
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembership in the International Business Brokers Association provides Synergy with access to a network of over 1,000 brokers worldwide, enabling international buyer referrals, co-brokerage opportunities, and industry best practices sharing.
• M&A InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership and network affiliation for mergers and acquisitions advisory services, providing access to international M&A deal flow and expertise.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sunbelt Business Advisors: Largest business brokerage franchise network in North America. Directly comparable to Synergy in serving lower-to-middle market business sellers with a commission-based model and similar buyer matching services.
• Transworld Business Advisors: Global business brokerage franchise specializing in main street and middle-market transactions. Operates a similar commission-based model with international broker network comparable to Synergy's IBBA reach.
• Murphy Business Sales: National business brokerage and M&A firm with a franchise model. Directly comparable in service offering (business valuation, buyer matching, M&A advisory) and target customer segment (lower middle market).
• VR Business Brokers: Established business brokerage franchise serving SMB and lower middle-market transactions. Competes with Synergy in similar price ranges and customer segments, with a comparable commission-based revenue model.
• Calder Capital: Lower middle-market M&A advisory firm based in Michigan. Directly comparable to Synergy in targeting $1M-$50M business sales with a similar commission-based model and industry specialization.
• Morgan & Westfield: M&A advisory firm specializing in lower middle-market business sales. Comparable to Synergy in deal size focus, commission-based model, and target seller profile (owner-operated businesses).
• Cornerstone Business Services: Business brokerage and M&A advisory serving lower middle-market companies. Comparable to Synergy in target customer segment, deal sizes, and consultative full-service sales process.
• Generational Group: M&A advisory firm specializing in lower-to-middle market business sales with multi-office US presence. Directly comparable to Synergy in target deal sizes, buyer matching services, and seller representation model.

Broad incumbents

• BizBuySell: Largest online marketplace for businesses-for-sale in the US, owned by CoStar Group. While not a direct broker, it aggregates supply and demand that traditional brokers like Synergy must compete against or leverage.

Emerging players

• Acquire.com: Digital-first marketplace for buying and selling small online businesses, particularly SaaS and tech-enabled companies. Represents the emerging digital disruption to traditional brokerages like Synergy in the technology sub-vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=KMup3MHe24w
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/synergy-business-brokers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

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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