About Us

Founder’s Message

ValueCap was founded with the entrepreneur in mind and to serve an unmet need in the marketplace.

I have a great passion and respect for entrepreneurship. As a society, we owe entrepreneurs so much. The world would be a very different place without those brave enough to strike out on their own. It doesn’t matter if they did it because of innovation, to fill a need, solve a problem, do something better than the next person, or simply, provide for their family. What matters most is that we are all better off because of the products and services they provide.

Unfortunately, as an M&A Business Broker and Exit Planner, I see firsthand how few business exits are successful. Either the business doesn’t sell, or the price and terms don’t reflect its full potential. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. I have made it my mission to change that paradigm by helping business owners understand that preparation is the key to a successful exit and by guiding them through the process.

Business Brokers at the Main Street level sell businesses with less than $2M in revenue. They do so by providing basic services under a simple model. Traditional M&A Advisors at the Middle Market level sell businesses with more than $50M in revenue. They provide a sophisticated level of service that, for some, can be costly and overwhelming. What if your business is in the gap between $2M and $50M in revenue? You may be too big or sophisticated for a Main Street Business Broker or too small for a traditional Middle Market Firm. Those businesses are an underserved segment of the market in need of a specialized level of service.

As a solution, my team has built ValueCap with a unique and holistic process-driven model supported by great people to effectively serve those in that gap. We aim to change the poor market dynamics, one transition at a time. It’s our honor to help business owners navigate the largest financial transaction of their lives. Welcome to ValueCap!

 

Dean LoBrutto

Why ValueCap?

ValueCap helps entrepreneurs succeed where others fail. We empower owners of small and mid-sized businesses to maximize value, create wealth, and protect your legacy. We’re more than just advisors – we’re trusted partners, guiding you through major transitions like selling your business or acquiring a new one. Our team of experts is dedicated to helping you achieve your business goals, whether you’re:

  • Selling your Business: Through our holistic and hands-on approach, we’ll help you prepare to sell, maximize value, identify and address potential risks, and ensure a smooth exit strategy.
  • Acquiring a Business: By focusing on your best fit, we’ll guide you through the entire process, from finding the right opportunity to building your Success Team to successful integration.

 

We provide a great deal of value to our clients in the form of expertise, experience, processes, tools, and industry relationships. This, combined with our passion for helping entrepreneurs gives our clients a competitive advantage. We’ll help you answer critical questions:

  • What drives value in your business? Let’s identify and enhance those key factors.
  • What are your business risks? We’ll develop strategies to mitigate or eliminate them.
  • How do you create transferable value? We’ll help you build a business that’s attractive to potential buyers.
  • Can you harvest that value when you’re ready? We’ll ensure a successful exit when the time comes.

We’re passionate about helping business owners achieve their dreams. If you’re facing transitions or have questions about maximizing your business value, our Team is happy to speak with you!

Our Markets

We are industry-agnostic, offering support to business owners across a wide range of sectors. However, our expertise is particularly strong in certain areas, including B2B services, manufacturing, marketing, technology, logistics, distribution, and real estate. This is based on our deal-related experience and the backgrounds of our brokers.

Our Team

The ValueCap team of professionals is here to help. Our team has years of experience in many areas, including:

  • Business Brokerage
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Business Valuation
  • Exit and Succession Planning
  • Franchise Development
  • Business/Technology Startups

Whatever your challenge, we have the right people to solve the problem.

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Dean LoBrutto, CBI, CEPA

CEO / M&A Business Broker
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Lisa Wasson

Senior Associate Broker
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Chad Taggart

Associate Broker

Peter Skelton CExP, CEPA

Strategic Growth Architect

Our Network

ValueCap has a network of professionals at our disposal if we face a unique challenge. We have spent years identifying professionals and organizations with unique skills and experiences. Our professional affiliations with IBBA and MarketSource are key to our success. These relationships enable us to be both creative and cost-effective in addressing your issues.

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International Business Brokers Association
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Join Us

We are always looking for talented individuals who enjoy working with business owners. We look for experienced professionals interested in becoming a Business Broker. These may be exit or succession planning professionals or seasoned executives. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter with B2B experience in sales or consulting. If that sounds like you, please contact us.