WE sell
businesses.

(Just like yours!)

From trades-based businesses like plumbing and roofing companies to family-run insurance and real estate agencies and clinics, we are the best choice when you want to get the best price for your business.

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Holding on to your business for too long can cost you.

When you consider selling the business you’ve invested countless time, sweat and hard-work to build, it’s natural to wonder what the best time is to sell.

We hear from many business owners that a desire to capitalize on the success of what they’ve built and a fear of missing their window of opportunity drives them.

If you’re doing it alone, it’s hard to know if it’s the right time to sell and twice as hard to know what the impact will be on your own life and the lives of the team members that depend on you.

Thankfully you don’t have to go it alone…

we’re with you from start to finish.

At Arise VEntures, We believe you should never be alone in the process.

you deserve to feel confident as you sell the business you’ve built.

people

First.

We’re the M&A Firm that puts you, our client, above our own profit.


Arise Ventures exists to develop people and walk with leaders through some of the most important moments of their lives.

We are a boutique, people-first Merger & Acquisitions Firm dedicated to providing clarity, care and purpose in your process. We’ve personally owned businesses, seen partnerships succeed and fail and been a part of healthy teams that achieve outstanding results.

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THE process

Our proven process makes selling your business clear and simple.

  • Sit down and talk about your business.

    We ask the right questions to discover what makes your business work, inside & out so we can find the best match in a buyer.

  • Based on our conversation and in-depth research into your company we create a plan and a Key Document. We take time to do our due diligence in creating a Key Document that makes it easy for potential buyers to fully appreciate your business.

  • Matchmake your business offering through our pool of investors and other resources.

    Relationships sell and we go the extra mile to find the perfect match!

  • We partner with you all the way through the due-diligence period and the closing date.

    We're with you as you cross the finish line as you get top dollar for your business!

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Yes, we sell that kind of business too.

We do Mergers & Acquisitions for the following types of businesses:

Manufacturing, Construction, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Siding, Roofing, Property Management, Distribution, Engineering, Medical, Lawn/Tree Services & Landscaping + MORE!

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WHY ARISE EXISTS

Danny Woodhead (CEO) and Paul Lanphier (Managing Partner) founded Arise Ventures to help business owners either exit well or find a great partner to grow their business to the next level. Their approach is personal and they bring a wealth of experience from acquiring and selling businesses of their own and for clients.

Danny Woodhead is a former NFL Running Back and played for the New York Jets, New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers and Baltimore Ravens. In college he set NCAA rushing records and his competitive edge has only increased as he’s moved into business mergers & acquisitions.

Paul Lanphier is an entrepreneur with experience in large organizations and leadership teams. His passion is finding ways to increase the health and growth potential of businesses. He has been a business owner, investor, CEO and COO and puts relationships with people first.

Want to hear more from Danny & Paul? Check out their weekly podcast, Build Different.

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What People Are Saying

I have worked with Danny and Paul on both the buy and sell side. They have always been very responsive and willing to come up with creative ways to make sure a deal gets done whether we have been selling or buying a business. I strongly value their opinions as well because they have shown they care more about a long term relationship compared to a one-off transaction.

— Aaron

We knew they would be there for us,  screening for the “right” buyers that would be best for our company, our customers and our vendors. The buyout came to fruition, Paul was excellent in staying on top of all the paperwork requirements for all parties involved! Both Paul and Danny offered words of encouragement to keep us going to the finish line! We are forever grateful!

— Julie

I’m just a normal guy on a podcast.

— Paul

Normal guys don’t say that, Paul.

— Danny

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