Helping owners and investors buy, build, and sell great businesses
Sell-Side & Buy-Side M&A Advisory, Valuations, and Strategic Growth Advisory for founder-owned and middle market businesses.
Join Our Buyer NetworkClayton and Joe were the only ones who proposed how they were going to sell my business, not just market it.
Recognized by Axial
Our Services
Comprehensive advisory services for every stage of your business journey.
Sell-Side Advisory
Strategic guidance to maximize value when selling your business. We manage the entire process from preparation through closing — valuation, buyer outreach, negotiations, and deal structure.
Deep expertise across the industries where founder-owned businesses thrive
We don't just understand deals — we understand your industry. The buyer landscape, valuation drivers, and deal dynamics unique to each sector are what set our advisory apart.
01Business & Professional Services
We advise HR, staffing, consulting, and outsourced service firms built on recurring client relationships. Buyer concentration and contract duration are the levers we help owners position before going to market.
02Industrials & Manufacturing
Specialty manufacturing, industrial distribution, and value-added production serving mission-critical supply chains. We understand the capex cycles, margin structures, and strategic buyer dynamics that drive valuations in this space.
03Construction & Specialty Contracting
Commercial contractors, specialty trades, and engineering firms powering infrastructure growth. Backlog quality, workforce depth, and contract diversity are the valuation levers we help owners optimize before going to market.
04Building Products & Materials
Distribution, manufacturing, and services supporting residential and commercial construction markets. Geographic density and supplier relationships create defensible value that strategic buyers actively seek.
05Transportation & Logistics
Freight, warehousing, and logistics technology enabling the modern supply chain. Asset-light models and tech-enabled platforms are commanding premium valuations as buyers seek scale and efficiency.
06Healthcare Services & IT
Provider services, healthcare technology, and clinical support serving an evolving care landscape. Regulatory expertise and payor-mix optimization are critical deal drivers we navigate for our clients.
07Technology & Tech-Enabled Services
Software, IT services, and tech-enabled platforms driving digital transformation. Recurring revenue, net retention, and Rule of 40 metrics are the benchmarks we position our clients against to attract top-tier buyers.
08Consumer Products & Services
Branded products, e-commerce, and consumer services built on loyal customer relationships. Brand equity, DTC channel mix, and customer LTV are the metrics that separate good outcomes from exceptional ones.
09Energy, Power & Infrastructure
Essential services and infrastructure supporting traditional and renewable energy markets. Long-term contracts, regulatory moats, and infrastructure criticality create durable value propositions for acquirers.
Trusted by Business Owners
Every testimonial below is from a founder who trusted Ad Astra with the most important transaction of their life. Here's what they had to say.
“Clayton and Joe hit every aspect of the process head-on and never let any time lapse to allow the process to stall or delay. They proposed how they were going to sell my business, not just market it — and they delivered exactly that. From the first conversation to closing, I always knew where we stood and what came next.”
“Their in-depth analysis of the industry I was in, their creation of a CIM that highlighted my company’s value proposition, and their patience, creativity, and problem solving all mattered. But most importantly, the relationship they built with my team made them an easy choice.”
“Clayton was confident, and I liked that his firm took a very pragmatic approach to helping me exit my business — no sales pitch, no hype, just what I could realistically expect at every step of the way.”
“When our first sale started to fall apart, Clayton jumped on Plan B and had the entire process back on track within 24 hours. That kind of composure under pressure is exactly what you want when your life’s work is on the line.”
“Clayton was very knowledgeable and was of great assistance in raising the value of our company. There was far more involved than I ever thought, and the team did a great job keeping the process moving and getting us over every hurdle.”
“I built up enough trust with Clayton to lean on him heavily during the most stressful moments of the deal. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Clayton and Ad Astra Equity on any future transactions.”
Hear It Straight From Our Clients
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ExitHub
For business owners who aren't ready to sell yet. A practical toolkit to understand your value, reduce risk, and prepare for a future exit — long before buyers show up.
6 Tools Included
Buyer Tracker
Track buyer interest, credibility, and fit — so when the time comes, you’re running a process, not reacting to offers.
Why Owners Use Exit Hub
- Plan before urgency forces bad decisions
- Focus on what buyers actually pay for
- Reduce surprises during diligence
- Increase leverage, options, and confidence
Ready to discuss growth, acquisition, or exit?
Every great conversation starts here. Schedule a confidential call to explore your options — whether you're selling, acquiring, or building toward a future exit.
“The best time to plan your exit is before you need one.”