The observation
SME succession is stuck!
Every business transfer has two sides: a seller who transfers the business, and a buyer who takes it over. We support both – with the same rigor and high standards.
700K
SMEs to be transferred in the next 10 years in Europe.
60%
of business transfers fail due to a lack of successor or suitable financing.
3M+
jobs jeopardized by poorly planned sales.
The PurpleShares solution?
We are reinventing the transfer of SMEs by creating a bridge between the seller, the new manager, the family and the employees for a transition that preserves the essence of the company.
1. Structured Acquisition
We identify and acquire SMEs with strong succession potential
PurpleShares positions itself as an acquirer and financier of healthy SMEs, who possess a solid foundation and a clear transfer plan, whether that be a takeover or a family transfer, always guided by continuity and human values.
2. Guided Direction
A new leader carefully selected and supported on a daily basis
Whether they come from the company, the family or our network, the buyers are supported by clear governance, continuous strategic monitoring and the necessary resources to successfully complete the transition.
3. Progressive Shareholding
Employees gradually become co-owners of their company
This is our fundamental difference. Over time, we open up the company's capital to key employees and managers. This participation aligns everyone's interests around a common project and anchors the company for the long term.
Our difference
What sets us apart from traditional actors
We are not an investment fund. We are a business transfer partner.
Not a typical fund
No 5-year exit strategy. Each operation is a long-term project.
Capital + operational
We provide the funds AND the strategic support.
Total alignment
The seller, the manager and the employees share the same objective.
Proven track record
SMEs transferred, jobs preserved, results achieved.
Our method
From idea to closing, a structured process
A proven 4-step method, from the first exchange to post-transfer support.
01 Confidential exchange
Initial contact to understand your situation, without obligation.
02 Analysis & Valuation
Company audit, context study, transparent valuation.
03 Structuring & financing
Tailor-made operation setup, financing up to €1M.
04 Closing & transition
Legal security, post-transfer support for 12 to 24 months.
Our results
Numbers that speak for themselves
Since our creation, we have financed dozens of SMEs and preserved hundreds of jobs.
15+
SMEs supported
500+
Jobs preserved
€50M+
Volume of operations
<90d
Average closing time
Your situation
Do you recognize yourself?
Every business transfer project is unique. Here are the most frequent situations we deal with.
I want to sell but I don't know where to start
We structure your project from A to Z: valuation, buyer search, closing.
I want to pass this on to an employee or a manager
We structure the financial and legal arrangements to make an internal takeover possible.
I'm preparing for my exit in a few years
We help you anticipate, optimize value and prepare for a smooth transition.
I want to takeover, but haven't found anything yet
Access our pipeline of selected and qualified off-market SMEs.
I want to pass my business on to my children
We finance and structure family transmissions to avoid mishaps.
I want to secure an ongoing deal
Due diligence, legal structuring, negotiation — we intervene at every critical stage.
Our commitment
What we guarantee
Concrete commitments, not marketing promises.
Complete confidentiality on each file
100% of jobs preserved after transmission
Fair valuation based on economic reality
No fees if the transaction does not go through
A single point of contact from initial meet to closing
Post-transfer support for 12 to 24 months
For whom
Support tailored to your situation
Outgoing manager
You want to pass on your SME while respecting what you have built.
Selling my SME
Family & Succession
Your children want to take over, but funding poses an issue.
Family transmission
External buyer
You are looking for a profitable SME to take over with a solid framework.
Taking over a small business
Employee-buyer
You want to take over the company you work for.
Buying out my employer
Mistakes to avoid
Our tips to prevent your transmission from failing
The difference between opportunity and regret is preparation.
Waiting too long
Selling in a hurry reduces the value by 30 to 50%. A business transfer should be planned 3 to 5 years in advance.
Choosing successor alone
The best buyer is not always the one who pays the most, it is the one who ensures sustainability.
Underestimating required funding
80% of takeovers fail due to a lack of upstream financial structuring.
Starting out without support
The legal, fiscal and human complexity of a sale exceeds the experience of most managers.
"Preserving SMEs, jobs and know-how means preserving the economic and social fabric of our territories."
The PurpleShares team • Our founding belief
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