Free for Business Owners

Know What Your Business Is Worth. Sell It for What It Deserves.

Get a free financial health score backed by the same 25 tests PE firms use. Understand your strengths, fix weaknesses, and connect directly with qualified buyers — without paying a broker.

Get Your Free AcquireScoreSee How It Works

Verified financials sell for 20-40% more. Your AcquireScore is your competitive advantage.

B+
Score: 84 / 100
25 tests · 5 categories · 0 red flags
Improvement Recommendations
Normalize owner comp (+$95K adj.)+6 pts
Document one-time legal fees+3 pts
Improve current ratio to 1.5x+4 pts
$0
Cost to Sellers
22%
Higher Sale Prices
<1hr
Time to Score
50%
Faster Close

How to Sell Your Business with AcquireScore

Four steps from raw financials to a qualified buyer. Free at every stage.

01

Connect Your Books

5 minutes

Link QuickBooks Online, upload Excel/CSV, or connect Google Sheets. We pull 24 months of financials automatically. Encrypted end-to-end.

Data Sources
QuickBooks OnlineConnected
Balance Sheet.xlsxUploaded
Google Sheets URLSynced
02

Get Your AcquireScore

Under 1 hour

25 covenant tests, EBITDA quality analysis with 9 adjustment categories, and 10 red flag detectors. Complete transparent breakdown.

B+
Score: 84 / 100
25 tests · 5 categories · 0 red flags
03

Improve Before You Sell

Your pace

See exactly what to fix. Working capital issues, one-time charges, owner comp normalization. Re-score unlimited times — free.

Improvement Recommendations
Normalize owner comp (+$95K adj.)+6 pts
Document one-time legal fees+3 pts
Improve current ratio to 1.5x+4 pts
04

List & Get Matched

Instant

Publish a blind listing with your verified grade. Qualified PE firms matching your profile are notified instantly. You control who sees what.

Listing Preview
Your Business · Manufacturing
$3.2M Revenue · Southeast US
B+
Score 84
Blind listing — identity hidden until you approve

Why Business Owners Choose AcquireScore

Too many great businesses sell for too little. Here's how we fix that.

Know Your Real Value

Same 25 tests PE firms use. You'll see exactly what a sophisticated buyer sees — before they see it.

Sell for More

Pre-verified financials command 20-40% higher valuations. Your AcquireScore is your proof of quality.

Skip the Broker

Free for sellers. No 8-12% commission. Direct access to a curated PE buyer network.

Stay Confidential

Blind listings. NDA enforcement. Employees, customers, and competitors never know.

Attract Serious Buyers

No tire-kickers. Matched with PE firms whose criteria align with your business.

Close Faster

Financials pre-analyzed and verified. Lender-ready packages generated instantly. Half the time to close.

What Goes Into Your AcquireScore

No black boxes. Exactly how PE firms evaluate acquisitions — now working for you.

AcquireScore Grade Scale

A
90-100
Premium valuation
B
80-89
Strong, most buyers interested
C
70-79
Room for improvement
D
60-69
Specific issues to fix
F
0-59
Needs work first

Leverage & Capital Structure

30% weight

Shows buyers how much debt your business carries vs. earnings. Lower leverage = stronger score.

Coverage & Debt Service

30% weight

Measures ability to service debt. Strong coverage signals stable cash flow.

Liquidity & Working Capital

20% weight

Tests short-term financial health. Healthy ratios signal operational strength.

Net Worth & Balance Sheet

10% weight

Evaluates underlying asset quality and equity position.

Performance & Operating

10% weight

Revenue scale, profitability, and capital efficiency.

EBITDA Bridge

Quality: 88/100
Reported EBITDA$480K
Owner Comp Normalization+$95K
One-Time Legal Fees+$42K
Non-Cash Stock Comp+$18K
Pro Forma Rent Adj.+$5K
Adjusted EBITDA$640K

Red Flag Scan

All Clear
Margin VolatilityPass
Working Capital ManipulationPass
Cash Flow DivergencePass
Revenue ConcentrationPass
Related-Party TransactionsPass

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AcquireScore really free for business owners?
Yes. Scoring, improvement recommendations, re-scoring, and listing are all free. We make money from PE firms. You never pay a fee or commission.
How long does the scoring process take?
Connecting data: 5 minutes. Analysis: under a minute. Then review, improve, and re-score at your own pace — no deadline.
What if my score is low?
You can list at any score, but we recommend improving first. Many owners add 10-20 points in their first round by documenting one-time charges and normalizing owner comp.
Who can see my listing?
Only verified PE firms on AcquireScore. Company name and details are hidden in blind listings. You approve each buyer individually before they see identifying info.
How is this different from BizBuySell or a broker?
Every listing is pre-scored with institutional-grade analysis. Our buyer network is curated PE firms. It's free for sellers with no commissions. Not a classified ad.
What financial records do I need?
24 months of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow. Easiest via QuickBooks Online direct connection. Also supports Excel/CSV upload and Google Sheets.
Can I remove my listing?
Yes, anytime. Unpublish, modify, or delete instantly. Your data can be permanently deleted at your request.

Your Business Deserves a Fair Price

Get your free AcquireScore. Understand your financial health, improve, and attract qualified PE buyers ready to pay what your business is worth.

Get Your Free Score NowBack to AcquireScore