Who We Are

We Buy Businesses. Personally.

Buy My Business is a South African acquisition firm that works directly with business owners who are ready for their next chapter. No brokers, no middlemen — just an honest conversation about what your business is worth and what a fair exit looks like.

Buy My Business founder

Why We Started

"We believed there was a better way."

We started Buy My Business because we saw how broken the traditional business sale process was. Owners would spend months working with brokers, fielding tyre-kickers, and watching their asking price get chipped away — only to end up with a deal that didn't reflect what they'd actually built.

We believed there was a better way. One where the buyer comes to you directly, takes the time to understand your business, and makes a fair offer without the theatre. That's what we set out to build — and it's how we operate every day.

What We Stand For

Directness

We deal with you directly — no brokers, no intermediaries. You always know who you're talking to and where things stand.

Fairness

We make offers that reflect real value. We don't lowball, and we don't play games. If we can't make a fair offer, we'll tell you.

Confidentiality

Your business details are never shared with anyone outside our team. We treat every submission with complete discretion.

Respect

You've spent years building your business. We approach every acquisition with the respect that deserves — for you, your team, and your customers.

How We're Different from Brokers

Most business sales go through brokers. We think there's a better way.

With a broker
With Buy My Business
You pay a commission of 5–10% of the sale price
No commission. We're the buyer.
Your business is listed publicly — staff and customers may find out
Completely confidential. Nothing is listed anywhere.
You deal with multiple buyers, many of whom aren't serious
One buyer. One conversation. We're serious or we don't proceed.
The process can take 12–18 months
From submission to offer typically takes 4–8 weeks.

Ready to Have a Conversation?

Confidential. No obligation. Just a conversation.