Sell Your IT Business

IT Managed Services (MSP) Sales

Sell Your MSP Business for Maximum Value

You’ve built a managed services provider that delivers real, recurring value for your clients. When it’s time to exit, Business Exits helps MSP owners get top dollar — with a proven process, a national buyer network, and brokers who understand the IT services market.

91%
Closing Rate
$800M+
Volume Sold
#1
Ranked by Axial
50
States Served

MSP Business Valuations

What Drives the Value of an MSP — and How to Maximize Yours

Managed services providers are among the highest-multiple businesses in the service sector. Buyers — from private equity-backed MSP roll-ups to strategic acquirers — are willing to pay premium prices for MSPs with strong MRR, low churn, and documented service delivery. If your business fits that profile, a strong exit is within reach.

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Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) Is Everything
Buyers pay premium multiples — often 6–10x EBITDA — for MSPs with high MRR, low customer churn, and multi-year contracts. MRR is the single most important metric in your valuation.
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MSP Roll-Ups Are Among the Most Active Buyers in the Market
Private equity-backed MSP platforms are aggressively consolidating across the country. This creates significant buyer competition and favorable conditions for MSP sellers right now.
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Typical MSP Valuations: 5–10x EBITDA
MSPs with strong recurring revenue typically sell for 5–10x EBITDA — among the highest multiples in the service sector. Businesses with 80%+ MRR penetration and low churn command the upper range.
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The Biggest Value Killer: Project-Heavy Revenue Mix
Buyers discount significantly for MSPs where a large percentage of revenue comes from one-time projects rather than recurring contracts. Shifting your revenue mix before going to market can materially increase your valuation.

The Process

How We Sell Your IT Business

We handle every stage of your exit — from your first valuation call to the wire hitting your account at closing. You focus on running your business; we’ll handle the sale.

01

Free Business Valuation

We assess your financials, growth trends, and market comparables to give you an honest, data-backed valuation — at no cost and no obligation.

02

Confidential Marketing

Your business is marketed to pre-screened, qualified buyers — without exposing your identity to employees, competitors, or customers.

03

Offer Negotiation

We manage all buyer communications, screen every offer, and negotiate aggressively on your behalf to maximize your final sale price and deal terms.

04

Due Diligence & Close

Our team guides you through due diligence, coordinates with attorneys and accountants, and keeps the deal on track all the way through closing day.

Who We Work With

MSP & IT Services Owners Across the Country

We specialize in selling service-based businesses with $2M–$60M in annual revenue. If you’ve built a real operation with recurring customers and reliable cash flow, we can sell it.

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IT & Managed Services
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Logistics & Trucking
Marketing Agencies
Accounting Firms
Security Companies
IT Hardware Resellers

Client Story

What Our Sellers Say

“I built my MSP over 13 years — mostly SMB clients, strong MRR, low churn. Business Exits positioned the recurring revenue story perfectly and brought in four serious offers including two PE-backed platforms. We closed at 7x EBITDA.”

— Former MSP Owner, Chicago IL

Common Questions

IT Sellers Ask Us

How much is my MSP business worth?
Business value is primarily driven by your earnings, growth trajectory, customer concentration, and how owner-dependent your operation is. Most service businesses sell for 2.5–5x their annual EBITDA. The best way to know your number is a free valuation call with our team — there’s no cost and no obligation.
How long does it take to sell an MSP?
Most MSP transactions close within 4–9 months from the time we begin marketing. PE-backed roll-up deals can sometimes move faster due to established acquisition processes. We’ll give you a realistic timeline during your valuation call.
Will my employees or customers find out I’m selling?
Confidentiality is a top priority throughout the entire process. We never disclose your business name publicly, and all prospective buyers are required to sign NDAs before receiving any identifying information about your company.
Do I need to stay on after the sale?
Most buyers request a transition period of 3–12 months, but deals can be structured many different ways. We’ll work with you to negotiate terms that fit your goals — whether you want a clean break or a longer earn-out arrangement.
What does Business Exits charge?
We work on a success-fee model — we only get paid when your deal closes. There are no upfront retainer fees. The valuation is completely free.

Our Team

Entrepreneur Brokers Who’ve Been in Your Shoes

Our brokers are former business owners themselves. They know what buyers look for, how to position your business, and how to get you to the finish line with maximum value.

Business Exits Team

Find Out What Your MSP Business Is Worth

Takes 15 minutes. No obligation. No pressure. Just an honest number from a team that’s sold hundreds of businesses nationwide.

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