You Dreamt It.

You Built It.

You Grew It.

Let us be your trusted partner to preserve your legacy and maximize the value of your business.

At Red Clay, we understand the grit, energy, time, and immense effort you have poured into your business to grow it from the ground up. We recognize that the decision to sell is one of the most significant milestones of your career and is more than a financial choice, with significant emotional implications for you, your family, and your employees. Each founder-owner has unique goals in mind when considering a transaction - it is critical to work with a team that understands those specific goals and aligns their strategy to yours. With such high stakes involved, it is crucial to have a trusted advisor by your side to navigate the complexities and potential pitfalls of a sale process.

We’ve been in your shoes.

Our team has built and sold companies of our own, giving us an unparalleled appreciation for what it takes to successfully navigate an exit.

Trust Red Clay Service Advisors to be your dedicated partner in realizing the full value of your hard work and dedication.

M&A

The Red Clay Way

For founders, by founders.

Red Clay Service Advisors is a specialized M&A advisory firm serving founder-owned lower middle market and main street businesses, primarily in the Southeastern United States.

At Red Clay we work exclusively with founder-owners to unlock the full value of your business and maximize your returns.

  • Sell-Side Advisory

    Red Clay offers full service, white glove sell-side M&A advisory services designed to maximize buyer engagement and valuations while reducing the burden on our founder-owner clients.

    Our comprehensive services include pre-launch business consulting, detailed and thoughtful marketing materials, financial projections and analysis, and buyer outreach and marketing. We facilitate a smooth and efficient process by front-loading data-driven responses to likely buyer question areas and curate a comprehensive virtual data room to expedite diligence. We employ expert third parties to conduct legal and accounting work on an as-needed basis to save you time and money while ensuring every detail is taken care of. Additionally, Red Clay offers pre-liquidity and tax consulting services to maximize the money in your pocket at closing.

    At Red Clay, we understand the significance of selling your business - we show up on day one ready to serve as your trusted partner in achieving an exceptional outcome.

  • Buy-Side Advisory

    Our experience as founder-owners, combined with our M&A expertise, uniquely positions the Red Clay team to assist you in identifying, valuing, and diligencing your next business opportunity.

    Whether you are an owner looking for an add-on or tuck-in within your current industry, are seeking to expand your business into new or adjacent offerings, or aspire to enter entrepreneurship through acquisition, our team of advisors can help you source the perfect business for your needs.

    At Red Clay, we throw the full weight of our resources behind your business search, offering you an unparalleled competitive advantage in the marketplace.

  • Pre-Transaction & General Business Consulting

    Considering a sale but not yet ready to pull the trigger? Facing new financial or operational challenges in your business that you are too busy to tackle alone? Looking for new growth channels to take your Company to the next level? At Red Clay Advisors, we are well-equipped to help you solve any number of the problems founder-owners face daily.

    Leveraging our own entrepreneurial experience, and the lessons we’ve learned from working with a variety of business models as either operators or advisors, we can help you create an effective strategy that addresses your current needs.

    We can offer the additional resources or fresh perspective needed to propel your business to the next level.

    At Red Clay, we appreciate the value of your time as an owner. No one knows your business like you do - we are here to augment your resources and help implement your strategic vision for your business.

Our process is simple: we give you more of our time to ensure we fully understand your goals and align our strategy to yours to achieve an optimal process outcome.

  • We want to get to know you, your business, your employees, and your customers. Our consultative approach to process preparation will ensure your business is optimized to put the money you deserve back in your pocket while ensuring business continuity for your employees.

    Key Pre-Launch Deliverables:

    • Quality of Earnings (as required)

    • Confidential Information Presentation

    • Financial Projections & Analysis

    • Due Diligence Preparation

  • We don’t list your business and wait for a call. Our extensive network of business owners, operators, and financial professionals enable us to be active in the market, evaluating buyers to find the optimal fit for you and your business.

    During this critical phase, Red Clay will ensure an efficient process by:

    • Screening buyers for fit and ability to pay

    • Scheduling management meetings

    • Managing buyer timelines to encourage a competitive process

  • Entrusting Red Clay Service Advisors with running a meticulous diligence and negotiations process can save you valuable time and resources while ensuring a smooth transaction. Our team specializes in guiding lower middle market and main street businesses through the complexities of due diligence and purchase price / working capital negotiations, protecting management's time and allowing you to focus on running your business effectively. As your advisors, we take great responsibility in ensuring you receive the maximum possible value for your business, and our expert team, including third-party advisors, will ensure every detail is taken care of for a seamless closing.

    We win when you win.

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