ACRES

What ACRES does

ACRES is a New Hampshire-based professional services firm operating as Acres LLC from Concord, NH, that specializes in business brokerage and exit planning for small and mid-market business owners. Founded in 2022 and serving clients across the New England region (New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island), the firm guides business owners through the process of selling, transitioning, or otherwise exiting their companies. ACRES offers an integrated service suite that combines Exit Planning consulting with Business Brokerage / M&A advisory, supported by service modules including Business Valuation & Assessment, Confidential Information Memorandum preparation, Secure Data Room management, Transition Advisory Team coordination, Highest and Best Use commercial real estate analysis, and Family Business Succession Planning.

The firm operates on two revenue streams: transaction fees earned from representing business sellers in M&A transactions, and professional services fees from standalone exit planning and valuation advisory engagements. Pricing is quote-based and customized per engagement rather than publicly disclosed. ACRES employs a consultative, enterprise field sales go-to-market motion characterized by in-person, on-site engagement throughout the entire exit process, with stated nationwide reach anchored by relationships to private equity groups, family offices, and strategic buyers. Marketing channels include a content-marketing blog and learning hub, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, an email newsletter, and a consultation request form on the company website.

The firm differentiates on local New Hampshire presence, hands-on face-to-face service, and the operating credibility of its 5 named team members — who collectively claim ownership of 19 businesses and lifetime involvement in over 4,000 transactions (concentrated in Managing Director John Prieto's career). The named client-facing team consists of CEO Seth W. Greenblott (third-generation entrepreneur and Certified Exit Planning Advisor), Managing Director John Prieto, Business Consultants Christian DeCecca and Lyne Bocchino, and Senior Advisor Dave Bronson (retired U.S. Army M&A advisor). Total headcount is stated at 17. ACRES holds professional memberships in IBBA, ALTA, NH CIBOR, BIA, and the Concord NH Chamber of Commerce. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no technology platform.

Name

ACRES

Legal name

Acres LLC

Website

https://teamacres.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACRES is a New Hampshire-based business brokerage and exit planning firm that helps small and mid-market business owners across New England sell, transition, and prepare their companies for exit through M&A advisory, valuation, CIM preparation, succession planning, and related professional services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Brokerage & Exit Planning

NAICS

Other Activities Related to Real Estate (531390)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Transaction Advisory & Due Diligence (FSAEAJAJ)

Keywords

• Business brokerage services
• Exit planning advisory
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Business valuation services
• Succession planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Business Brokerage Services: ACRES earns fees for representing business owners in the sale of their companies, including business valuation, marketing, buyer identification, negotiations, and transaction management through closing.
2. Exit Planning Consulting: Advisory services to help business owners prepare their companies for sale, including financial normalization, operational improvements, value driver identification, and transition readiness assessment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ACRES is a New Hampshire-based business brokerage and exit planning firm that represents owners of small and mid-market businesses in selling their companies and preparing for ownership transitions. Services include business valuation, financial normalization, buyer identification, Confidential Information Memorandum preparation, secure data room management, negotiations, transaction management through closing, and advisory coordination across strategic, legal, financial, and emotional dimensions of the exit.

Product overview

ACRES is a New Hampshire-based business brokerage and exit planning firm offering a unified suite of professional services centered around business sales and ownership transitions. The core offering combines Exit Planning services (proactive preparation strategies) with Business Brokerage/M&A advisory (transaction execution and buyer/seller matching). Supporting these are service modules including Business Valuation & Assessment (establishing readiness and value), Confidential Information Memorandum preparation, Secure Data Room services, Transition Advisory Team coordination, Highest and Best Use Analysis for real estate, and Family Business Succession Planning. Together, these services provide business owners with end-to-end support from strategic preparation through transaction completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exit Planning Proactive advisory engagement preparing business owners and their companies for successful ownership transitions, including goal alignment, value enhancement, and transition roadmap development for small and mid-market business owners.
• Selling Your Business (Business Brokerage / M&A Advisory) M&A advisory and business brokerage representation connecting business sellers with private equity groups, family offices, and strategic buyers, including valuation, buyer identification, CIM preparation, negotiations, and transaction management through closing.
• Business Valuation & Assessment Comprehensive assessment establishing business readiness, current value, ownership readiness, and goals as the foundation for exit strategy development.
• Family Business Succession Planning Guidance for transitioning family-owned businesses to the next generation, including succession planning, communication strategies, and legal/financial preparation.
• Highest and Best Use (HBU) Analysis Commercial real estate analysis identifying the most profitable and financially feasible use of a property based on zoning, market demand, and financial feasibility, often performed as part of business sale readiness.
• Stand Alone M&A Financial Diligence Standalone financial diligence service supporting M&A transactions for sellers and buyers, offered as an option through the ACRES website consultation intake.

Quantifiable outcome

• Business owners who plan early often command significantly higher offers at closing—sometimes hundreds of thousands or even millions more

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Concord NH Chamber of CommerceminorOthersACRES is a member of the Concord NH Chamber of Commerce, indicating community engagement and local business networking in the greater Concord area.
• International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)minorOthersACRES maintains membership in IBBA, the leading professional association for business brokers, demonstrating commitment to industry standards and professional development.
• American Land Title Association (ALTA)minorOthersMembership in ALTA indicates involvement in real estate and title industry connections relevant to business sales involving real property.
• New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors (NH CIBOR)minorOthersMembership in NH CIBOR provides access to commercial real estate professionals and networks in New Hampshire.
• Business Industry Association of NH (BIA)minorOthersBIA membership connects ACRES with New Hampshire's business community and industry networks.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Transworld Business Advisors: Transworld is a major business brokerage, M&A advisory, and franchise consulting franchise with global reach. Directly comparable to ACRES across business sales, exit planning, and franchise/merger advisory services.
• Cornerstone Business Services: Cornerstone is a New England-based business brokerage and M&A firm representing lower-middle-market businesses for sale. Highly comparable to ACRES as a regional New England competitor offering similar sell-side advisory services.
• Murphy Business & Financial Corporation: Murphy is a leading business brokerage franchise specializing in business sales, valuations, and mergers for SMB and mid-market clients. Directly comparable to ACRES' core service offering, with a national franchise footprint versus ACRES' regional focus.
• Generational Group: Generational Group is a U.S. M&A advisory firm focused on lower and middle-market business sales, with significant emphasis on owner exit planning. Highly comparable to ACRES across exit planning, business valuation, and transaction execution.
• Woodbridge International: Woodbridge is a global middle-market M&A advisory firm with a strong New England presence, representing sellers in lower-middle-market transactions. Comparable to ACRES for mid-market M&A advisory and exit engagements, especially in the same geography.
• Sunbelt Business Brokers: Sunbelt is the largest U.S. business brokerage franchise network, offering business valuation, seller representation, and buyer matching for SMB and mid-market transactions. Direct competitor to ACRES in business brokerage services, with a more mature franchise model.
• VR Business Brokers / VR Mergers & Acquisitions: VR is a long-standing U.S. business brokerage and M&A advisory firm serving the lower and middle market. Directly comparable to ACRES for business sales representation and exit planning engagements.

Others

• Succession Institute (Exit Planning Institute): The Exit Planning Institute is a leading training and certification body for exit planning advisors and Certified Exit Planning Advisors (CEPA). It is a peer/ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor — ACRES' CEO is a CEPA, and EPI provides the underlying professional framework.

Broad incumbents

• Houlihan Lokey: Houlihan Lokey is a global investment bank with a large middle-market M&A advisory practice. Operates in the same exit planning and business sale advisory space as ACRES, but at substantially larger deal sizes and with broader service capabilities.

Emerging players

• Paragon Commercial Advisors / Paragon Business Brokers: Paragon is a regional business brokerage and M&A advisory firm focused on lower-middle-market transactions. Comparable in scope and service set to ACRES, with a slightly different geographic emphasis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acresconsulting

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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