Contact Broker
1934 Old Gallows Rd Suite 350,
Vienna, Virginia 22182
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Affiliated Broker
Raaz Ali, MBA, CBI, M&AMI, CM&AA
About the Company
The Raivax Group - Premium Exit Advisory for Founder-Led Businesses
The Raivax Group is a top 1% North American M&A advisory firm specializing in the strategic exit of founder-owned companies generating $5M to $200M in revenue. For over two decades, we have guided entrepreneurs through the successful sale of businesses they spent a lifetime building. Our track record: 850+ completed transactions representing more than $3.5 billion in enterprise value across construction, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and essential services.
We do not list businesses. We architect outcomes. Where traditional brokers post listings, Raivax applies institutional investment banking rigor to lower middle-market transactions. Every engagement centers on intensive pre-market preparation and precision buyer targeting designed to create authentic competition among strategic acquirers and private equity groups.
The result: a process engineered to maximize valuation, optimize terms, and deliver closing certainty.
Our numbers speak to our approach. While the broader M&A industry sees ~20% transaction success rates, Raivax maintains a 95% close rate with average deal timelines of 5-7 months from launch to close.
For founders contemplating exit, the distinction between listing and strategically positioning a business often translates to millions in outcome differential. Raivax exists to ensure that difference is realized.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Dan is a Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and member of the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors. Dan specializes in sell side M&A advisory with a focus on the Middle Market Sector. Dan brings client-centric M&A expertise, methodical deal structuring and analysis. Alongside advisory services, Dan is a licensed commercial realtor in DC, MD, VA and OH and an expert in intellectual property. Dan has a technical background in Mechanical Engineering as well as years of intellectual property experience working as a Patent Examiner with the USPTO.
Services Provided
Business Valuation
-Comparable Transaction Review
-Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
-Enterprise Value Determination
-Fairness Opinions
-Financial Recasting
-Intangible Asset Review
-Market and Industry Review
-Pro Forma Financials
-S.W.O.T Analysis
M&A Advisory
-Buyer Analysis
-Buyer Negotiations
-Deal Structure Guidance
-Divestiture Strategies
-Due Diligence Readiness
-Full Documentation Preparation
-Leveraged M&A Transactions
-Management Buyouts
-Majority-Equity Transactions
-Sell-Side Transactions
Exit Planning
Areas Served
Lily has been in the sale of real estate and businesses over 20 years. Faithfully serving the San Francisco and Bay Area. Bay Area representing buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in both business, commercial, and residential transactions. Lily particularly enjoys working with small & lower middle market businesses and has experience in selling transportation, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, service based businesses, etc. California Licensed Real Estate Agent DRE # 01826596
Dan is a Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and member of the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors. Dan specializes in sell side M&A advisory with a focus on the Middle Market Sector. Dan brings client-centric M&A expertise, methodical deal structuring and analysis. Alongside advisory services, Dan is a licensed commercial realtor in DC, MD, VA and OH and an expert in intellectual property. Dan has a technical background in Mechanical Engineering as well as years of intellectual property experience working as a Patent Examiner with the USPTO.
With a wealth of experience in closing deals across a wide array of industries, The Raivax Group's M&A Intermediaries know the art of how to create, execute, restructure, and close a deal on behalf of both buyer and seller sides. The Raivax Group was founded with the intent of building a preeminent boutique M&A firm focused on main Street and middle market businesses. The revenue size of our transactions ranges anywhere from $5M to $250M. We have built our business on the premise that success in these two areas is not based on transaction volume, but rather on superior execution, a commitment to exceptional quality, and deep industry expertise. We strive to utilize our unique level of experience and understanding of the needs of management teams, business owners, and acquirers to deliver superior customer service and a highly effective solution-oriented approach. We have successfully serviced businesses in nearly all industries, including: • Construction • Manufacturing • Franchises • Automotive • Transportation and Logistics • Oil and Gas Companies • Hospitality
