Full aRTICLE HERE: Axial 2025 Business Broker League Table
#1 Business Broker in
America.
Two Years Running.
What the data behind the ranking actually means and what it means for you.
Axial published its 2025 Business Broker League Table this week. For the second consecutive year, Business Exits ranked #1 out of 2,059 active business brokers on the platform.
We are proud of that. But more importantly, we want to explain what it actually means because the methodology behind Axial’s ranking is what makes it worth talking about.
Driven by Results, Not Reputation
Axial’s ranking is not based on self-reported numbers, testimonials, or transaction volume alone. It is built on platform data that tracks performance across every stage of the M&A process, from the moment a deal is listed to the day it closes.
The firms that rise to the top of this list are the ones that consistently execute. Here is what Axial measures:
Buyer demand per engagement, how many qualified buyers pursue each deal we bring to market.
Pursuit rate per deal, our ability to identify the right buyers, not just a large volume of them.
NDA to CIM to LOI conversion, how effectively we advance buyers through the funnel to serious offers.
LOI execution and close rates, the ultimate measure of a process that delivers results.
Alignment between our engagements and active buyer mandates across financial and strategic acquirers.
Direct feedback from buyers on how we manage our processes, because reputation on both sides of the table matters.
Three Things That Separate Our Process
Consistent results come from structure. Over time, we have built a process designed to create leverage, attract serious buyers, and move deals to close efficiently.
1. A Curated Network of Serious Buyers
We maintain active relationships with thousands of vetted acquirers including private equity firms, independent sponsors, family offices, and strategic buyers. When a business comes to market, it reaches buyers who are actively pursuing opportunities and have defined acquisition mandates. That focus drives stronger pursuit rates and higher quality engagement.
2. Proprietary Deal Frameworks
We do not send deals to broad lists and hope for traction. Each engagement is positioned using structured frameworks that align the company’s strengths with buyers most likely to recognize its value. Precision targeting leads to stronger offers and more efficient diligence.
3. Full-Funnel Process Management
From valuation through closing, we actively manage every phase of the process. Momentum is protected. Timelines are structured. Buyer communication is coordinated. Deals rarely fail because of one major issue. They stall when momentum drifts. Our role is to prevent that drift.
Why This Matters for Business Owners
For most owners, selling a business is the most significant financial transaction of their lives. Execution matters more than branding, and process matters more than promises.
A ranking built on buyer engagement, conversion rates, and close outcomes reflects something tangible. It shows that deals are not just launched. They are run with discipline.
Two consecutive years at #1 signals repeatability. The fundamentals hold up regardless of market conditions. That consistency increases the probability of strong outcomes.
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Source: Axial 2025 Business Broker League Table · February 2026