BusinessEX Solutions

What BusinessEX Solutions does

The company monetizes through three-tier membership subscriptions (Premium, Gold, Platinum) that gate outreach limits and proposal unlocks, plus transaction-facilitation fees on completed deals. Distribution is multi-channel: organic social, the Bx Insights content blog, email newsletters, SEO across industries and states, and event sponsorship (notably Franchise India 2025 with 40,000+ buyers and Restaurant Awards Bengaluru 2025). The company sits within the Franchise India group ecosystem, sharing branding and cross-promotion with at least eight affiliated entities (Dealer India, Indian Retailer, Restaurant India, Francorp, Fan Global, Entrepreneur India, License India, ISFA/MSME.in). It is founder-led (Sachin Marya, Founder/Director), privately held, employs 51–100 people, and has one disclosed funding event — a 2016 Brand Capital ad-for-equity investment. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and there is no evidence of material AI/ML capability behind the 'Intelligent Deal Platform' branding; matching appears preference-rule-based rather than model-driven.

Name

BusinessEX Solutions

Legal name

BusinessEx

Website

https://businessex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BusinessEx is an Indian online marketplace connecting SMBs, startups, investors, mentors, and lenders for business sales, acquisitions, and funding across 16 industries and 28+ states via tiered subscriptions and transaction fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Marketplace

NAICS

Miscellaneous Intermediation (523910), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Loan Brokers (6163)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

E-commerce & Digital Business Brokerage (FSAEAIAH), Business Transfer Intermediation (Introducers/Deal Sourcing Networks) (FSAEAIAL), Professional & Business Services Marketplaces (Freelancers, SMB Services) (BPAMAHAG)

Keywords

• Business marketplace
• Franchise opportunities
• Investor matching
• Business brokerage
• Startup funding

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership subscription fees: Three-tier membership model (Premium, Gold, Platinum) offering different levels of outreach and proposal access to businesses, startups, investors, and mentors seeking to connect on the platform
2. Transaction facilitation: Platform facilitates business sales, investments, and funding deals between registered users, taking a commission or success fee on completed transactions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BusinessEX Solutions operates an online business exchange platform that connects multiple sides of the business transaction ecosystem — owners selling businesses, startups, investors, mentors, lenders, and certified business brokers — through searchable profiles and portfolio management tools. The platform is supplemented by paid ancillary services including business valuation, business plan preparation, due diligence and a certified broker certification program, offered primarily to SMB and mid-market participants in India.

Product overview

BusinessEx operates as a single, unified platform — an 'Intelligent Deal Platform' — that enables businesses looking to sell or seeking investment to connect with investors, mentors, and lenders. The platform aggregates 1,863 businesses, 2,187 investors, 678 startups, and 194 mentors as of June 30, 2026, across 16 industries. It also provides ancillary professional services (Business Valuation, Business Plan, Due Diligence) and tiered membership plans (Premium, Gold, Platinum).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BusinessEX Online Exchange Platform An online multi-sided marketplace where Indian business owners, startups, investors, mentors, lenders and brokers can register, build profiles, list opportunities, search counterparties and manage business portfolios with confidentiality controls. Designed for SMB business sellers, mid-market investors, startup founders, mentors and certified brokers operating in India.
• Business Valuation Service A paid professional service that assists BusinessEX users (typically business owners and brokers) in determining the valuation of an operating business in preparation for sale or investment. Delivered via the BusinessEX platform to registered users.
• Business Plan Service A paid professional service that supports BusinessEX users (typically startups and business sellers) in drafting business plans, often used as part of fundraising or sale preparation. Delivered via the BusinessEX platform to registered users.
• Due Diligence Service A paid professional service that facilitates due-diligence work on transactions initiated through the BusinessEX platform, supporting both buyers/investors and sellers in validating a deal. Delivered via the BusinessEX platform to registered users.
• Certified Business Broker Program A paid certification program that trains and credentials business brokers to operate on the BusinessEX platform, giving certified intermediaries access to platform deal flow, professional services and recognized status with buyers and sellers.

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Franchise IndiacoreOthersParent/group company providing franchise business opportunities. Shares branding and cross-promotional content. BusinessEx serves as the exchange/marketplace component of the Franchise India ecosystem.
• Dealer India (diindia)minorOthersPart of the Franchise India group network, providing automotive and industrial dealer opportunities.
• Indian RetailerminorOthersGroup company focused on retail sector news, events, and business opportunities.
• Restaurant IndiaminorOthersGroup company specializing in restaurant and food & beverage sector franchise and business opportunities. Jointly promotes Restaurant Awards events.
• FrancorpminorOthersPart of Franchise India group providing franchise development and consulting services.
• Fan GlobalminorOthersInternational franchise consulting and expansion services partner.
• Entrepreneur IndiaminorOthersLicensed franchise of Entrepreneur magazine providing business content and resources.
• License IndiaminorOthersGroup company specializing in licensing and royalty management services.
• ISFA (MSME.in)minorOthersAssociation partnership for MSME sector support and promotion.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• IndiaBizSale: Business-for-sale and franchise listing portal operating in India. Closely competes with BusinessEx on the business-listing and buyer-matchmaking functionality.
• SMERGERS: India-focused M&A and business-for-sale marketplace connecting business buyers, sellers, investors, and advisors. Directly comparable to BusinessEx's core matchmaking model and SME deal orientation in India.
• LetsVenture: Indian online platform that connects early-stage startups with angel investors and venture funds. Comparable on the investor-startup matching side of BusinessEx's marketplace, though more venture-stage focused.

Broad incumbents

• IndiaMART: India's largest B2B marketplace connecting SMEs with buyers and suppliers. Overlaps with BusinessEx on serving the Indian SMB community and could extend into M&A/investment matching.
• TradeIndia: Established Indian B2B marketplace serving buyers, sellers, and importers/exporters across categories. Adjacent competitor for SMB commercial activity and deal origination.
• AngelList India: Global startup-investor matching platform with India presence. Comparable to BusinessEx on the investor-startup matchmaking axis with broader international deal flow.
• BizBuySell: Largest business-for-sale marketplace globally (US-centric). Comparable in product concept and target user (SME buyers/sellers), serving as a useful benchmark for product evolution, though geographically distinct.
• JustDial: Indian local search and business directory platform covering millions of SMBs. Comparable as a discovery layer for businesses and investors seeking counterparties, with broad horizontal coverage.

Others

• Franchise India: Parent-affiliated group company operating a franchise and business opportunity marketplace. Closely related through the Franchise India group ecosystem and a channel for BusinessEx distribution and adjacent deal flow.
• Startup India (DPIIT): Government-led platform supporting Indian startups with investor discovery and recognition. While not a commercial peer, it shapes the investor-startup discovery landscape in which BusinessEx competes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BusinessExIndia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLab5dwL9lf4JN4QGCGivjjEkHfHMxGF6v
• Facebookfacebook.com/BusinessEx.co.in
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/businessex.com
• Instagraminstagram.com/business.ex

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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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