Know Who You’re Selling To: Sequoya Borgman on Private Equity and Preparing for an Exit
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What does a private equity buyer really look for in a business, and how can founders make sure they’re choosing the right buyer in return? In this episode of The Exit, Steve McGarry sits down with Sequoya Borgman, Founder and CEO of Borgman Capital, to explore the buy side of lower-middle-market M&A. Drawing on decades of experience working on transactions and more than 20 acquisitions since launching Borgman Capital, Sequoya explains what makes a company attractive to buyers, why preparing for a sale can take years, and how factors like cash flow, management, culture, and seller expectations can shape a deal.
Sequoya also breaks down how a leveraged buyout works, what happens between signing an LOI and closing a transaction, and why sellers should vet potential buyers just as carefully as buyers vet them. He and Steve discuss keeping management teams motivated after an acquisition, misconceptions about private equity, the impact of elevated valuations and private credit on today’s deal market, and why some firms are holding onto investments longer. Throughout the conversation, Sequoya returns to one of the most important lessons from his career: successful deals ultimately depend on working with good people, aligning incentives, and knowing when to walk away.
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sequoya-borgman-8a6057a/
Website - https://www.borgmancapital.com/
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