A private platform for UK software agency founders — explore exit readiness, access specialist M&A advisors, or run a founder-led process. Confidentially.
Apply for AccessInvite-only. Confidential. Advisor-led.
Custom software development. Typically 15–150 people. Founder-owned and operated.
£3M+ revenue. Established and profitable. Not a pre-revenue or lifestyle business.
No formal mandate yet. Thinking seriously about the next 12–36 months.
If this describes you, ExitStack was built for you.
Submit your intake. We review personally and confirm fit before you proceed.
Structured diagnostic of your business, financials, and readiness. Includes valuation benchmarking and a buyer landscape outline.
Work with a curated M&A advisor via our structured RFP — or explore independently using ExitStack's digital tools. You decide.
Anonymous buyer conversations. Curated buyer lists. Secure document workspace. NDAs. Your chosen advisor, if you want one. All in one place.
Connect with a specialist M&A advisor via our curated RFP — or explore buyers independently with our digital tools. No pressure either way.
Anonymous buyer conversations. No public listings. Your identity is never exposed without your explicit consent.
A small number of active mandates at any time. Every founder is reviewed personally. Quality over volume.
You set the timeline. No pressure from commission-driven intermediaries. Start exploring before you're ready to commit.
We work with a small number of founders at any time. Every application is reviewed personally before access is granted.
ExitStack is built specifically for UK custom software agency founders — not generic businesses, not VC-backed SaaS, not lifestyle agencies.
You don't need to be ready to sell. ExitStack helps you understand your options — confidentially, on your timeline — before making any decisions.
A typical sell-side process takes 6–12 months. Here's how it unfolds — and where ExitStack fits.
ExitStack supports you through the first two phases — and connects you with the right advisor for the rest.
No. Most founders join ExitStack while still in exploration mode — typically considering an exit within the next 12–36 months, but not yet committed. ExitStack is designed to help you understand your options first: assess readiness, benchmark valuation, and identify potential buyer paths — before making any formal decisions.
ExitStack is not an M&A advisor and does not represent sellers or negotiate transactions. Instead, we provide a structured, founder-first process that helps you prepare your business for exit, understand valuation and buyer landscape, run a structured advisor selection process if you choose to engage one, or explore buyer interest independently. You remain fully in control of how and when to proceed.
We maintain a curated network of M&A advisors with proven, verifiable experience in software and technology transactions. Advisors are selected based on relevant deal track record, experience with founder-owned businesses, and focus on software, digital services, and tech-enabled companies. We prioritise fit and relevance — not generic M&A credentials.
Yes — confidentiality is fundamental to how ExitStack operates. There are no public listings. Your identity is never disclosed without your explicit approval. Buyer interactions can begin anonymously. All document sharing is controlled and permission-based. You decide when, how, and with whom information is shared.
Access to the platform and initial exploration is free for approved founders. As you progress, we offer a small number of structured, optional services — including Exit Readiness Review, Advisor RFP process, and Founder-Led Buyer Outreach. Pricing is transparent and discussed after your application is reviewed, once we understand your situation and objectives.
ExitStack is designed specifically for founder-owned UK custom software development agencies with typically £3M+ revenue, considering a strategic exit in the medium term. We focus on businesses where curated buyer access and structured preparation meaningfully impact outcomes. ExitStack is not designed for VC-backed venture-scale startups, pure SaaS businesses, or sub-£2M lifestyle agencies.
No. You can choose between working with a curated M&A advisor through a structured RFP process, or running a founder-led process using ExitStack's tools. Many founders use ExitStack initially to explore options before deciding whether to engage an advisor.
It depends on your stage. Initial exploration and readiness assessment typically takes 1–2 weeks. Advisor selection, if applicable, takes 2–4 weeks. Full transaction processes typically run 3–6+ months. ExitStack is designed to support you at your own pace, without pressure to proceed.
No. ExitStack is a private platform. There are no public listings, no searchable marketplace, and no unsolicited inbound buyer traffic. Buyer conversations are controlled, targeted, and permission-based.
Advisor-led or founder-led — we support both. Every application reviewed personally.
Apply for AccessExitStack operates under strict confidentiality. Your application is never shared without your consent.