SUMMIT CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

Selling a business is often the largest financial transaction of one's life. More money can be gained or lost in the sale of a business than in any previous deal in which most business owners have been involved. Yet the process is often misunderstood by business owners and advisors alike. Summit Capital Partners is a long established business brokering and mergers & acquisitions consulting company. We focus on selling companies that have sales in the $1MM to $15MM range. We can help you in all phases of the selling process including valuing your company, preparing it for sale, and of course selling it, confidentially and at the best possible price. We'll be happy to discuss any issues you might have. We will maintain strict confidentiality and will not discuss your inquiry with anyone unless you specifically authorize us to do so. Regardless of whether you plan to sell your business now or at some time in the future, take a look through our website. It is full of valuable information about buying and selling companies.

Valuation

Business valuation is a mix of art and science. The bottom line is, of course, that a business is worth what a buyer will pay for it. However, there are ways of estimating a fair price. Several of those methods are described in this section. There are variations of these and there are other methods that apply to specific situations. It is not uncommon to value a business by a number of different methods and use an average (or more likely a weighted average that gives more weight to some methods than to others) of the various methods used. Note that there are a number of reasons for valuing a business, other than buying or selling it. Businesses are valued for estate and tax purposes, divorce settlements, and for raising capital. In keeping with the purpose of this web site, all valuation discussion here will be limited to valuing for buying and selling. Need help valuing your company? We offer business valuations for a very reasonable price.

Real Estate Acquisitions/Dispositions

Summit Capital Partners, LLC. has tailored its services and delivery system to meet the needs of private and institutional investors. Our investment specialists are organized by property type and experience level. Key assignments for major accounts are planned and executed with the involvement of the firm's management team to deliver the proper level of expertise for every client. In addition, our Property Specialty Groups work closely with major clients to understand their long-term objectives and to formulate the most effective marketing plan and team for specific projects. Our capabilities produce superior results for major clients whether the assignment involves a single asset or a large multi-market portfolio. Summit Capital Partners, LLC. provides major clients access to a special group of highly experienced financial analysts, research professionals and graphic experts. Our team delivers state-of-the-art underwriting, property and market analysis, as well as marketing and presentation capabilities. Services include financial modeling, analysis and valuation, portfolio analysis, preparation of offering memorandums, specialized marketing material and generation of full-scale marketing packages.

For most business owners, truly maximizing value is a process rather than an event. The expertise of a knowledgeable financial advisor can ensure that a company’s value is fully maximized. Strategic and financial decisions ultimately determine the viability and long-term success of an organization. As businesses grow, they’re constantly faced with complex and comprehensive dynamics. In too many cases businesses lack the internal expertise and the varied perspective that a seasoned financial advisor can bring them in managing these dynamics. These inevitable challenges deserve an independent and objective review and evaluation to ensure that all alternatives are properly identified and addressed. With our experience, knowledge, and industry-specific focus, we have the means to advise companies in various capacities including financial analysis, cost-benefit analysis, market valuations and fairness opinions.

Venture Capital

Venture capital is money provided by professionals who invest in young, rapidly growing companies that have the potential to develop into significant economic contributors. Venture capital is an important source of equity for start-up companies and companies that need to grow rapidly. Venture capital is also used to restructure or turnaround more mature companies to realize value. Professionally managed venture capital firms generally are private partnerships or closely-held corporations funded by private and public pension funds, endowment funds, foundations, corporations, wealthy individuals, foreign investors, and the venture capitalists themselves. Role of Venture Capitalists A Venture Capitalist will: Finance new and rapidly growing companies; Buyout and restructure companies; Purchase equity securities; Assist in the development of new products or services; Add value to the company through active participation; Take higher risks with the expectation of higher rewards; Have a long-term orientation; When considering an investment, venture capitalists carefully screen the technical and business merits of the proposed company. VCs invest in a small percentage of the businesses they review and must have a long-term perspective. Going forward, they actively work with the company's management by contributing their experience and business savvy gained from helping other companies with similar growth challenges. Venture capitalists mitigate the risk of venture investing by developing a portfolio of young companies in a single venture fund. Many times they will co-invest with other professional venture capital firms. In addition, many venture partnership will manage multiple funds simultaneously.