Top North Carolina Business Brokers with Recent Private M&A Activity

Active Firms

433

TTM Deal Flow

Top Sectors by Activity

Technology 33%

Consumer Goods 15%

Food & Hospitality 14%

Industrials 13%

Healthcare 8%

Key Attributes

Best For: Owner-Operated Businesses | Typical Fee: Primarily Success Fee | Coverage: Local & Regional Markets

Quiet Light Brokerage

1 Closed Deal via Axial

201 Total Closed Deals

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Quiet Light Brokerage is an advisory firm specializing in providing asset sales and exit services for Internet based comapnies. We provide exit advisory services for the following types of companies:- SaaS and Cloud Based Services- Lead Generation- Online Magazines, Publications, Blogs, and Blog Networks- Forums and Social Networks- Subscription Services- E-Commerce (both dropship and self-fulfilled)Founded in 2007 by a veteran Internet business owner, and staffed entirely with advisors who have individually acquired, built, and sold significant online enterprises, we bring a highly…

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Aug 2026 Advised Passive Suite of Content Sites | Wedding Industry (13 Sites) + Homemaker Site | 1-Hour-Per-Day Workload | $82K SDE in its sale to Confidential Company
Jul 2026 Advised SBA Pre-Qualified; 9-Year-Old Construction App | $100K MRR | 2.6% Churn | Craftsman #1 Reseller | Home Depot API in its sale to Confidential Company
Jul 2026 Advised Customizable Plant Kit Brand | Corporate Gifting Demand | Q1 Revenue Up 179% YoY | Four Sales Channels in its sale to Riera Holdings
Jul 2026 Advised Amazon FBA Hunting-Gear Brand | 77% Gross Profit Margins | Strong Product Pipeline | Low Owner Workload in its sale to Confidential Company

Transworld Business Advisors of Eastern NC

1 Closed Deal via Axial

13 Total Closed Deals

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Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together.

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Jan 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Nov 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Nov 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Sep 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Dynasty Business Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial

5 Total Closed Deals

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Dynasty Business Advisors partners with buyers and sellers to create lasting opportunities of entrepreneurship, business ownership and the building of generational wealth. We offer specialized business advisory services tailored to each individual client.We guarantee that you will receive personalized strategies and guidance that align with your unique goals and challenges, whether you are selling or buying a business or in the succession planning process.Our Advisors have decades of sales expertise and a wealth of experience that will partner with you to develop an action plan to sell your…

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Apr 2026 Advised PMed in its sale to Greg Barnes
Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Oct 2025 Advised Cafe in its sale to Greg Barnes & Molly Martinez

Adena Business Advisors, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial

3 Total Closed Deals

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Serving North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, & Virginia, Adena Business Advisors is your trusted resource for Business Valuation and M&A Transaction Advisory Services.

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Aug 2023 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Buyer
Aug 2019 Advised M.L. Leonard in its sale to Jones & Frank
Feb 2019 Advised Looper Oil Co., Inc. in its sale to Great Lakes Petroleum

Mayfair Business Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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Mayfair Business Advisors is a lower middle market mergers and acquisitions firm serving business owners throughout the United States. We are located in the second largest banking center in the nation; Charlotte, NC. We provide services to anyone considering buying or selling a business. We are happy to answer any questions about these activities including pricing and valuation issues, exit strategies, business financing or any other subjects related to the purchase or sale of a business. Please call or email for a confidential conversation.

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May 2022 Advised Cemco Systems Inc in its sale to First Service Corp / Century Fire Protection

Transworld Business Advisors - Raleigh

67 Total Closed Deals

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Dec 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Nov 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Oct 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

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Sunbelt Business Brokers - Durham

26 Total Closed Deals

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Whether you are ready to sell your business or are looking to buy a business, Sunbelt Laval is the place for you. Sunbelt Laval is one of 30+ offices across Canada and part of an international network of some 250 independently owned and operated Sunbelt offices around the globe. Sunbelt has the proven methodology and expertise to help you reach your goals. Their comprehensive services and resources provide professional guidance for business valuations, buyer financing and exit strategy and planning. Sunbelt Laval specializes in serving the buyers and sellers of small businesses in the Laval…

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Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Sep 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Sunbelt Business Brokers - Raleigh

16 Total Closed Deals

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Sunbelt of Raleigh is an independent licensee of Sunbelt Business Brokers, the largest organization of professional business intermediaries in the world. Our network is made up of trained experts in managing the business sale and acquisition process and they are capable of putting Sunbelt's global reach to work for you in the Raleigh area and most of North Carolina (NC). As part of your team of advisors, our Business Brokers and Middle Market professionals work with you to navigate the complexities of buying or selling a business. Our interests are aligned with yours and we know business…

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Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Sep 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Sep 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Jan 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

MidStreet Mergers & Acquisitions

16 Total Closed Deals

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MidStreet is a distinguished sell-side advisory firm facilitating the sale of businesses in the trades and blue collar businesses valued between $2M-$50M across the Southeastern U.S.

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Jun 2026 Advised The Purcell Clinic in its sale to Playground Pediatrics
Jun 2025 Advised Forma-Fab Metals in its sale to Confidential Company
Nov 2024 Advised Hooks Systems Technology in its sale to Dataprise
Jul 2023 Advised Wilmington Awning, Shutter & Shade in its sale to Anonymous Company

Gulfstream Mergers & Acquisitions

12 Total Closed Deals

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With Corporate Offices located on the East Coast near Charlotte, North Carolina, And with well over 125 Companies sold throughout the United States, Gulfstream Mergers & Acquisitions has an established reputation for excellence, ethical practices, and impressive results.Whether you are searching for the right firm to sell your company or you are a principal or investor group looking for the right company to acquire, you will not find a stronger ally than Gulfstream Mergers & Acquisitions.We are recognized experts in the acquisition, merger, and selling of companies. Our typical transaction…

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Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to The Pave
May 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Mar 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Jul 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Transworld Business Advisors of Charlotte-South

9 Total Closed Deals

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Oct 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Nov 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Sep 2024 Advised Bal Gopal Inc. in its sale to Viraj Foods LLC
Jul 2024 Advised The Best Movers Inc in its sale to Seabret LLC

ENLIGN Advisors

8 Total Closed Deals

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ENLIGN represents profitable privately-held Southeastern companies for sale with gross annual revenues in excess of $1,000,000.00. ENLIGN specializes in transactions between $250,000 and $10,000,000 USD.We deliver the highest market value in the shortest amount of time, with complete confidentiality™.

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Nov 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Jul 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Nov 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Nov 2024 Advised Stylist Studios in its sale to Kyle Mallien

Sunbelt Business Brokers - Charlotte

8 Total Closed Deals

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Sunbelt Of Charlotte is part of the Sunbelt Network, the world’s largest business brokerage operation. As part of a successful franchise company with over 30 years of experience in the business brokerage industry, Sunbelt Of Charlotte has the expertise to guide you through the business buying and selling process. At Sunbelt Business Brokers Charlotte we empower people to realize their business dreams.

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Feb 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Dec 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Dec 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Dec 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

5 Total Closed Deals

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The Southeast’s Most Successful Business BrokersWhether you’re looking to buy a new business with lots of potential, or want to get top dollar for the business you’re interested in selling, you can count on Viking Mergers & Acquisitions. Since 1996, our team of professional business intermediaries has successfully closed sales on more than 600 businesses—that’s more than any other similarly sized firm in the Southeast!

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Oct 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Sep 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Aug 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Aug 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

VR Business Brokers - Raleigh, NC

3 Total Closed Deals

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Valued Representation is the meaning behind our name; it is the mandate of a professional business broker organization focused on client needs. Strong business ethics contribute to our ability to offer services needed by today's entrepreneur and continue our position as the innovative leader in the sale of privately owned companies.Since 1979, VR Has Sold More Businesses In The World Than Anyone ®. VR Business Brokers of the Triangle, with a confidential office in Raleigh, has deals dating back to the 80's.

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Sep 2023 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Santopietro Food Group LLC
Aug 2023 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Chino Hospitality Group
Apr 2022 Advised Multi-State Garden Center on an investment from Bad Hare Group

Transworld Business Advisors - Triad

2 Total Closed Deals

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When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors focuses on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development.

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Apr 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Apr 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Bridge Mergers & Acquisitions

1 Total Closed Deal

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At Bridge Mergers and Acquisitions, we confidentially represent business owners in the sale of their business by bringing great buyers to the table who are willing to pay market price for their stable, healthy businesses.

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Feb 2016 Advised Neighborhood Guru in its sale to Innovation Services 41 Ten, LLC

First Choice Business Brokers - the Triangle

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Our team of agents come from varied backgrounds such as accounting, legal, banking, real estate and insurance. All agents have gone through extensive training becoming experts in the field of business evaluation, marketing and negotiations to satisfy both buyers and sellers alike.The buying or selling of a business should never be compared to the purchasing or selling of a home. You deserve experienced, licensed professionals who specialize in business sales – you need First Choice Business Brokers. We are large enough to offer the Buyer the greatest selection of businesses available, yet…

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Law Practice Exchange

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The Law Practice Exchange serves attorneys as their confidential law practice broker. By making the connection between attorneys looking to exit their practice and attorneys looking to expand their practice, The Law Practice Exchange provides broker and transition services that preserve the client and professional goodwill of the practice, allowing a value based exchange between the selling and buying attorneys.The legal profession continues to change and with that change comes new challenges as well as new opportunities. The Law Practice Exchange, LLC can help you address both. We will help…

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Sunbelt Business Brokers - Fayetteville

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Firms in the North Carolina Business Brokers directory are ordered based on recent deal activity on Axial. The default order reflects observed market signals rather than a subjective ranking of firm quality.

Each profile provides information about the firm’s areas of focus, transaction criteria, and relevant activity on Axial’s M&A platform. Together, these details provide a clearer view of where a firm is active and the types of companies and opportunities most relevant for it.

Location can be an important consideration, but it does not necessarily define where a firm is active. Firms based in North Carolina may bring regional knowledge, local relationships, and experience with businesses in the area, while many also pursue opportunities across a broader geographic footprint. Geography is best considered alongside sector focus, company size, and relevant transaction activity.

Not necessarily. A firm’s location does not always define its geographic reach. Many Business Brokers based in North Carolina are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the North Carolina market. Location can provide useful context, but it should not be interpreted as a firm’s geographic boundary.

When comparing Business Brokers in North Carolina, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 31 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

Axial can help you identify and connect with firms based on your objectives and what you are looking to accomplish. The process varies depending on your role and transaction needs. If you are interested in connecting with firms in the North Carolina Business Brokers directory, you can request information here.

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