Know what similar businesses have sold for
Before you make an offer, understand what similar businesses have sold for and what a reasonable price looks like in today's market. Weld gives buyers a clear, market-based view of value grounded in real private business sales.
Weld helps you answer these questions clearly.
Listing price can be influenced by a range of factors including seller expectations. It’s a useful starting point, but not always a full picture of market value.
What have businesses like this actually sold for?
Where does this business fall within that range?
Does the asking price make sense in that context?
What risks could push the value up or down?
What Weld Provides
Understand what a business is really worth with independent valuations, real transaction data, and practical pricing insights.
Market-based value range
We benchmark the business against real private-market transactions to estimate a reasonable value range.
What buyers have paid for similar businesses, and where this one likely fits.
Fair market value perspective
We estimate what the business would likely sell for under normal conditions, with both sides informed and not under pressure.
A grounded reference point before negotiating.
Decision Support
We help you assess whether the opportunity aligns with market expectations and identify areas that may affect value or terms.
We help you weigh the deal against what the market says — and spot what to negotiate on.
Built for buyers
Our valuation reports are designed to help you make a decision. We explain everything in plain language so you can confidently discuss the deal with sellers, brokers, and lenders.
Benchmark Valuation
An independent, market-based valuation that uses normalized earnings and real private-market transaction data to estimate a reasonable value range. Ideal for straightforward owner-operated businesses and early-stage acquisition evaluation.
Extended Valuation
A more comprehensive valuation that combines market and income-based approaches to analyze value from multiple perspectives. Designed for larger or more complex businesses where growth, management structure, and future cash flow play a greater role in valuation.
Find the right report for where you are today.
Whether you're planning ahead, preparing for a sale, securing financing, or meeting a formal requirement, Weld offers the right level of valuation support.
Horizon
For owners exploring growth, succession, or long-term exit planning. Educational valuation overview with key value drivers and improvement opportunities.
Benchmark
Market-based valuation designed to support sale preparation and advisor conversations.
Extended
For acquisitions, partner buyouts, equity discussions, and strategic decisions. Comprehensive valuation with income modeling and deeper financial analysis.
Certified
For SBA loans and situations requiring an independent, defensible valuation. ABV/CVA-credentialed valuation report built to SBA requirements.
CIM + Buyer Teaser
Professional buyer-facing materials that help present a business and attract qualified interest.
Insights that help you make better decisions.
Articles and tools that meet you where you are.
Make a smarter offer
Our valuations are built for the realities of M&A: clear enough for owners, credible enough for buyThe best deals start with knowing what a business is actually worth. Weld gives you clear, market-based valuation insight before you make an offer.ers, and trusted by brokers.
