We help you sell your business.
We provide bespoke M&A advisory services to help our clients navigate the complexities of selling their business. NextStep takes a prescriptive approach, offering clear, honest guidance every step of the way. Especially when there is no successor in place, selling can be the best option.
MORE TIME FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS
EVER CONSIDERED SELLING?
Running a business can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with constant challenges – stress, increasing bureaucracy, a tough business environment, and the never-ending demands of customers and employees. Many business owners find themselves devoting all their time and energy to keeping the company running, often at the expense of their personal freedom.
Selling your business can be the key to regaining control over your financial goals, giving you the independence to focus on what truly matters to you. Whether it’s spending more time with family, pursuing new passions, or simply enjoying a well-earned break, we help you navigate the sale process smoothly and secure the best possible outcome. Let us handle the sale so you manage your business and plan your future.
CORE VALUES AND PRINCIPLES
We work based on trust, honesty and transparency.
Selling a business can be an emotional experience. We believe that strong, lasting relationships are built on a foundation of trust, honesty, and transparency. We are committed to providing tailored, turn-key M&A advisory services to help you navigate the complexities of selling. We take a consultative approach by offering guidance every step of the way across various industries.
SELLING YOUR COMPANY
WHY NEXTSTEP?
Selling a company is a complex and time-intensive process filled with potential pitfalls, from identifying the right buyers to negotiating deal structure options, and navigating the due diligence process. As experienced M&A advisors, we bring the expertise, strategic insight, and market knowledge needed to maximize the valuation by minimizing liability and risks. We help our clients identify the opportunities, assess potential pitfalls, and structure deals that align with their goals. Our team manages negotiations, secures favorable terms, and oversees due diligence to ensure a smooth process.
With our guidance, we increase the likelihood of a successful transaction, facilitating a seamless transition and ensuring long-term business success.
STEP BY STEP
OUR OFFER
We help our clients every step of the way when selling. We do the leg work so you don't have to. These steps include:
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We help you check your own readiness to sell your business. From both an emotional and from a business perspective.
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We estimate a realistic valuation for your business.
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If you decide to move forward, you give us the mandate as your M&A partner for the transaction.
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We create a Teaser and Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM).
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We trigger a targeted marketing campaign for potential buyers. We conduct confidential conversations (after signed NDA) before introducing interested parties to you.
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We organize an early executive meeting to gauge fit.
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We project manage all necessary additional M&A steps for a successful closing.
OUR FOCUS
WHO WE SERVE
BUSINESS SIZE:
Private companies with revenues of $25M-$75+MM and recast EBITDA of $4+MM
CLIENT FOCUS:
We are highly engaged with our clients. We focus on select, high quality deals with a higher likelihood of closure rather than handling a high quantity of transactions. We enjoy working with business owners who appreciate a prescriptive and experienced approach. Business owners who do not have a successor are among our most frequent clients.
MARKET FOCUS:
We focus on the lower middle market, specializing in cross-border transactions. Our industry experience extends to the business services, low-capital manufacturing, and distribution verticals with local representation in the US and European markets.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Take the next step: Sell your business from a position of strength.
The decision to sell your business is a big one, and we’re here to help you make it with confidence. Partner with us to guide you through the process, ensure that your next step leads to the best possible outcome for you and your business. Let us help you navigate uncertain externalities, market fluctuations, and buyers' needs.
WHY TRANSACTIONS FAIL...
...AND HOW WE ENSURE YOUR M&A DEAL CROSSES THE FINISH LINE
Many M&A transactions fail, and the most common reason is that the client is simply not ready for a sale. Without proper preparation – whether financial, operational, strategic, or emotional – a business may struggle to attract serious buyers or command its full value. Beyond readiness, deals often fall apart due to unrealistic valuation expectations, misalignment between buyer and seller, poor due diligence, cultural clashes, or unexpected market shifts. Financing issues, regulatory hurdles, and post-merger integration challenges can also derail even the most promising deals.
At NextStep, we help businesses navigate these complexities, ensuring they are well-prepared to maximize value and close successful transactions.
Preparation is key – we make it happen.
OUR COVERAGE
NextStep M&A Advisors operates from several strategic locations: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Munich, Germany, and Dubai, UAE, ensuring comprehensive coverage for mergers and acquisitions across the United States and EMEA. The US office headed by Vishal Shivdasani is a hub for transactions along the East Coast and beyond, focusing on transactions across the Atlantic. Frank Anisits divides his time between Munich and Dubai, enabling direct access to clients, opportunities, and funding across Central Europe, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. This geographic reach allows us to provide seamless cross-border advisory; leveraging deep market insights and strong regional networks to deliver exceptional services to our clients.
WHO WE ARE
THE FOUNDERS
VISHAL SHIVDASANI
Vishal Shivdasani is a co-founder and Managing Partner of the firm and heads up the east cost. He has worked internationally including the UK, India, and the far east.
With an extensive M&A background, he began his finance career as an Investment Banking Analyst in New York City, in 2000 he transitioned to corporate finance as a Senior Financial Analyst. He rapidly advanced up the corporate ladder and distinguished himself by adapting technologies, creating winning teams, and talent identification. With a penchant for entrepreneurship, a predilection for technology and a hefty background in finance and economics; he serves as a Managing Partner at NextStep.
Vishal holds an MBA from Goizueta Business School at Emory University and an undergraduate degree in Economics from Furman University.
FRANK ANISITS
Frank Anisits is co-founder and Managing Partner of the firm and is based in Dubai, UAE, as well as in Munich, Germany.
Frank has extensive experience in the automotive industry in which he worked for nearly three decades. During this time, he served as Co-CEO and COO of a sizable German-based automotive supplier ($1.5B revenues) with assets in Europe, China, India, USA, Mexico and South America. Prior to holding top executive leadership positions, Frank held various positions in multi-national companies such as plant manager and country head in Columbus, Ohio, USA, and production manager in Hungary.
Throughout his career, Frank oversaw and closed multiple international M&A transactions. He established and helped grow new markets in Poland, India, Mexico and Brazil - both as greenfield sites and joint ventures.
STRONG CLIENT PARTNERSHIPS
We are an investment banking firm that prioritizes strong client partnerships. What is your NEXT STEP?
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Frank has been with us for years as a consultant and mentor - and we couldn't imagine a better partner on our side. His support in the areas of management, leadership development and M&A has helped us tremendously, not only professionally but also personally. What makes working with him so special is the deep trust and mutual respect that we share. Frank not only thinks strategically, but delivers practical solutions that really work."
APO SVALLEY
Founder, MarketConsultive GmbH
Vishal is a versed Investment Banker with a robust background in fintech, information technology, and construction industries.
I have also enjoyed managing several complex and large sales with Vishal. He is highly organized and motivated.
MICHAEL COFFEY
CEO, Manitex International
Vishal is an extremely sharp, detail-oriented advisory professional.
He has great presentation and communication skills and always maintains a positive attitude in all that he does. Vishal not only drives results but will ultimately add value.
ASHLEY ANDERSON
CTO, Virtual Software Systems
GET IN TOUCH
CONTACT
2625 Hopewell Plantation Dr.
Alpharetta, GA 30004
USA
UAE: +971 588 606 706
Germany: +49 151 41323277
USA: +1 678 770 6216