Pacific M&a And Business Brokers

Name

Pacific M&a And Business Brokers

Legal name

Pacific Mergers & Acquisitions Inc.

Website

https://pmabb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

M&A Advisory

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Sell-Side M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

M&A Advisory (Buy-side/Sell-side) (BPAHADAC), M&A Advisory (Buy-Side & Sell-Side) (BPAHAOAA), Transaction Services (Financial, Tax & Commercial Due Diligence) (BPAHAOAB)

Keywords

• Sell-side advisory
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Business brokerage
• Company valuations
• Middle market advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. M&A Advisory Services: Pacific M&A generates revenue through professional advisory fees for sell-side M&A transactions. As a sell-side advisory firm, they work exclusively for business sellers, helping them identify buyers, negotiate transactions, and close deals. The firm likely employs a success-fee structure typical of M&A advisory, with fees contingent on transaction completion.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pacific M&A provides sell-side M&A advisory services to owners of middle market businesses in Canada. The firm guides sellers through a structured five-step process covering market value assessment, due diligence preparation, buyer marketing, negotiation, and closing, while leveraging a global affiliate network to source qualified buyers. Its core service portfolio includes Sell-Side Advisory, Company Valuations, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Recapitalizations.

Product overview

Pacific M&A is a sell-side M&A advisory firm that offers a unified portfolio of professional services for business owners looking to sell their companies. The company provides four interconnected core services: Sell-Side Advisory (which handles buyer identification and negotiation), Company Valuations (to determine business worth), Mergers & Acquisitions (for buying or combining companies), and Recapitalizations (for capital restructuring). These services are delivered through a structured five-step process: Assessment of Market Value, Marketing Materials & Due Diligence Preparation, Marketing Your Business to Buyers, Negotiations & Due Diligence, and Closing. The firm specializes in serving middle-market businesses across Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sell-Side Advisory Advisory service in which the firm represents business owners selling their companies, identifying qualified buyers, managing the marketing process, negotiating terms, and guiding the deal through due diligence and closing. Targeted at owners of established Canadian middle market businesses.
• Company Valuations Independent valuation engagements that establish a business's market value, used to inform sale pricing, merger terms, recapitalization decisions, or investment scenarios. Aimed at business owners and stakeholders considering transactions.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory support for buyers pursuing growth through acquiring or merging with other companies, including target identification, deal structuring, and transaction execution. Targeted at growth-oriented business owners and acquirers.
• Recapitalizations Advisory engagements to restructure a company's capital composition, typically involving changes to debt and equity mix, ownership transitions, or partial liquidity events for owners. Aimed at owners seeking to rebalance capital structure without a full sale.

Quantifiable outcome

• Business sales completed in as little as 2-3 weeks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• M&A SourcecoreOthersM&A Source is a membership organization for middle market M&A professionals providing resources, education, and networking opportunities. Pacific M&A displays the M&A Source logo on their website indicating active membership and adherence to professional standards.
• International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)coreOthersIBBA is the leading professional association for business brokers and M&A advisors worldwide. Pacific M&A's IBBA membership provides access to industry best practices, certification programs, and a global network of M&A professionals.
• Cross Border Associates (CBA)coreOthersCross Border Associates (also referred to as CIBA) is an international network of M&A professionals facilitating cross-border transactions. Membership enables Pacific M&A to connect Canadian middle market sellers with international buyers and strategic acquirers.
• TranseominorOthersTranseo is a European M&A network connecting mid-market transaction advisors. Partnership with Transeo extends Pacific M&A's reach into European buyer markets and cross-border transaction capabilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Crosbie & Company: Independent Canadian investment bank focused on middle-market M&A advisory. Comparable to Pacific on geography and target segment, though typically representing larger mid-market deals and serving corporate sellers rather than SMB owner-operators.

Direct peers

• Generational Equity: US-headquartered middle-market M&A advisor with a large deal volume in the same $5M-$100M+ enterprise value band Pacific targets. Directly comparable sell-side methodology, international buyer outreach, and SMB/owner-operator client base.
• Transworld Business Advisors: Large North American business brokerage and M&A franchise network serving SMB and lower-middle-market sellers. Direct competitor to Pacific in the Canadian SMB sell-side segment, with similar transaction sizes and exclusive-representation model.
• VR Business Sales / Mergers & Acquisitions: Business brokerage and M&A intermediary focused on SMB and lower-middle-market sell-side engagements in North America. Comparable to Pacific in mandate size, target customer (owner-operator sellers), and exclusive representation model.
• Murphy Business & Financial Corporation: North American business brokerage and M&A firm specializing in lower-middle-market sell-side mandates. Comparable to Pacific in target segment, deal size band, and seller-representation business model.
• Sunbelt Business Brokers: One of the largest business brokerage networks globally with Canadian franchise presence. Directly comparable as a sell-side intermediary for SMB and middle-market business owners using a similar relationship-driven, consultative engagement model.
• Veracap M&A: Canadian middle-market M&A advisory firm serving private business owners and entrepreneurs. Comparable to Pacific on geography, segment, and exclusive sell-side advisory positioning.
• Cornerstone Business Services: Canadian business brokerage and M&A firm serving the SMB and middle-market segment with a multi-office model similar to Pacific. Direct competitor for sell-side mandates from Canadian business owners.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Canada - M&A Advisory: Big 4 advisory practice with a dedicated Canadian M&A team serving corporate and private equity clients. Competes for larger middle-market mandates that overlap with Pacific's upper end and offers broader transaction services as part of a multi-discipline firm.
• KPMG Canada - Deal Advisory: Big 4 deal advisory practice in Canada offering M&A advisory, due diligence, and transaction services. Overlaps with Pacific in middle-market sell-side mandates but serves a broader client base and larger transactions as part of a full-service professional services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/pinobacinello
• Facebookfacebook.com/PacificMA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pmabb
• Xx.com/pmabb_bc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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