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Welcome to Bridgeport Advisors LLC

Located in Richmond Virginia, Bridgeport Advisors specializes in providing exceptional services to those looking to buy or sell a business. Our expertise includes all areas of mergers and acquisitions, including business evaluations, deal structuring,  and  financing, ensuring a seamless process every step of the way.  Let us help you realize your business goals.

About Us

Bridgeport Advisors LLC is a merger and acquisition firm located in Richmond Virginia that is dedicated to helping owners of small to mid-sized businesses make informed decisions about buying or selling.  We also support buyers transitioning from employment to business ownership.

We provide clear and straightforward guidance backed by strong financial and operational insight. Our mission is to deliver practical solutions and confidential support throughout the entire process.

With over 30 years of experience in financial analysis and tax strategies across diverse industries, we focus on what matters most to you and have the expertise to assist you no matter what industry you are in.  We do this by:


  • Enhancing business valuation prior to a sale 
  • Identifying and connecting with qualified buyers
  • Structuring deals that maximizing after-tax value, and more more 

    While experience and expertise are essential, we believe our greatest asset is our ability to listen to you. We customize deals to align with your specific goals. For example, if you have concerns about your employees' future after the sale, we strive to identify and craft agreements that address those concerns, ensuring they are integrated into the final outcome.


By choosing our firm, you can expect us to work with you to analyze your company's financial statements, prepare strategies for value maximization, assist to develop tax saving strategies to help increase after sale profit retainment.


Our Services

In-Depth Analysis for Your Business

We can prepare a comprehensive assessment of your business’s worth utilizing industry standard valuation methods.

Connecting Opportunities

We help facilitate  the identification and  introduction of buyers and sellers to ensure a smooth and beneficial transaction.

Secure the Funds You Need

Our network of qualified lenders can assist with providing needed financing to help close more deals.

Why Owners Choose Us

Expertise

With BridgePort, We offer direct communication, personalized strategy, and focused execution. Every business is different, and every owner deserves a tailoted apporach, such as:


  • Direct access to advisors (No middle layers)
  • Exceptional background in accounting and tax + deal structuring
  • Focus on long-term maximumum value, but work to close deals quickly


As a growing firm, our foundation in accounting, deal structuring, and working directly with business owners allows us to deliver honest insights that apply to what ever industry you are operating in. 

Our Approach

We focus on practical strategies that benefit our clients: 


  • Clear Advice
  • Long-Term value enhancement
  • Access to broader buyers networks
  • Ongoing direct communication 


Business Owners turn to us to: 


  • Maximize sale outcomes
  • Understand their business's value 
  • Prepare for a sale 1-3 years ahead
  • Boost profitability and value before exiting 


We work closely with owners to navigate mergers and acquisitions, improve value, and prepare for sale. 

We work with buyers

BridgePort Advisors specializes in mergers and acquisitions for buyers and sellers. We can help you purchase a business by identifying takeover targets, facilitating contact, and assisting with due diligence.

We understand securing financing is often a key challenge for buyers. With our network of investors, banks, and SBA lenders, we can assist in obtaining the necessary funding. Our goal is to help entrepreneurs turn growth opportunities into reality.

Our Standards

You can expect us to develop and utilize well supported methodologies, and industry standards. You can rest assured that the concepts we use to value your business will best fit to help calculate the highest value for your organization.  This includes considerations of excess earnings, the normalization of the income used in the evaluation, and considerations of fixed assets and their values.


Sometimes the best strategy for mergers and acquisitions is finding different buyers for different aspects of the organization.  For example, land and buildings might best be held by one investor and the business operations held by another.  In these situations, we have the expertise to assist you in structuring the deal for maximum benefit.  A clear strength not often provided by other business brokers. 

Ready to discuss your next move? Whether you are considering selling, or buying a business, BridgePort Advisors is ready to help.

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FAQs

We provide comprehensive support including business evaluations, finding qualified buyers, and assistance with financing options through our network of SBA lenders.

Our evaluation process involves a detailed assessment of your business's financial performance, market position, and growth potential to determine its fair market value.

We specialize in assisting small to medium-sized businesses across various industries. Based in Richmond, Virginia, we serve clients throughout the entire tri-state area.

Yes, we have established relationships with SBA lenders and can help you secure financing based on your business’s valuation.

We provide helpful videos and resources designed to guide you through the selling or buying process, preparing you for every step.

Getting started is easy! Simply call us at 804 299-4992 or reach out through our contact form, and we will schedule a consultation to discuss your needs.

Contact Form

You can book an online meeting by filling out the contact form below.

 

We are easy to talk with so please feel free to reach out to us. We look forward to working with you.