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Purchasing a company

In Québec, a wave of companies are expected to become available for transfer over the next 10 years, with six out of 10 business owners intending to sell or transfer their companies during that period. Currently, there are 15,000 Québec companies in the process of transferring ownership. ¹

^1Source: Réseau Mentorat's Quebec Entrepreneurial Index, 2022 edition

Facts and figures

Close to a third of entrepreneurial acquisition projects require investments of more than $100,000.
More than one in five people in a business succession process fail in their efforts, mainly for financial reasons.
Three to five years are required complete a business transfer.
Major challenges for people wishing to take over a business include access to guidance from specialists during the process, inadequate or poorly adapted financing, and time constraints.

How can our team
help you?

Laval économique’s experts and entrepreneurial succession partners offer their services at each stage in the acquisition of an existing company:

Diagnosis : A comprehensive analysis of the acquisition project, including financial capability, competencies, the buyer’s knowledge, and an evaluation of the company subject to the acquisition.
Personalized coaching: An individual and personalized approach based on the activity sector or the stage of the acquisition project.
Financing: Identification of available financing sources to successfully bring your acquisition project to term.
Expert network: Take advantage of our rich and comprehensive network of specialists across every category, available to guide you through each step in the process.
Training : Possibility of reaching a cohort of buyers, thereby allowing you to acquire the tools and key competencies needed to successfully complete your acquisition.

To ensure the success of your acquisition project, it is essential to surround yourself with experts who can help you overcome these obstacles by providing adapted solutions.

Cohort Accélération Relève

Laval économique is currently supporting a group of buyers who are either starting or continuing the process of acquiring a business. If you would like to join such a cohort as of 2025, which offers a complete range of training and individual support, please complete the form below and indicate your interest.