★ Europe's leading platform for business succession

The platform for discreet business succession

Simple. Precise. Secure: The entire succession market in one place. With deals you'll only find here.

Browse deals How it works

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Industrial automation (OEM), recurring service revenue

BelgiumRevenue €8.4MEBITDA €1.7M

Regional bakery group, 11 sites, strong brand

NetherlandsRevenue €6.2MEBITDA €0.8M

Software-enabled logistics broker, asset-light

BelgiumRevenue €12.1MEBITDA €2.4M

Specialty cosmetics brand, growing DTC business

GermanyRevenue €4.8M+38% YoY

Hypoxia training specialist (IHHT/CO₂ systems)

DACHRevenue €3.2MEBITDA €0.9M

Industrial automation (OEM), recurring service revenue

BelgiumRevenue €8.4MEBITDA €1.7M

Regional bakery group, 11 sites, strong brand

NetherlandsRevenue €6.2MEBITDA €0.8M

Software-enabled logistics broker, asset-light

BelgiumRevenue €12.1MEBITDA €2.4M

Specialty cosmetics brand, growing DTC business

GermanyRevenue €4.8M+38% YoY

Hypoxia training specialist (IHHT/CO₂ systems)

DACHRevenue €3.2MEBITDA €0.9M

90,000+

registered users

5,000+

listings per year

Ø 8

enquiries per listing

4.5M

page views

Partners

References

Alexander MalessaFamily Trust Investor FTI GmbH

“DUB has noticeably accelerated our deal sourcing. No spam, no scattergun, only relevant targets.”

Lars MeierBU Bregal Unternehmerkapital GmbH

“In fragmented markets in particular, DUB helps us identify potential add-ons for our platform investments in a structured way.”

It's this simple

How DUB works, from click to deal

dub.de/search

Sector, region, keyword…

Sector

Region

Revenue

EBITDA

247 resultsEBITDA ✓

Industrial automation (OEM), recurring service revenue

Belgium · Revenue €8.4M

Details

Regional bakery group, 11 sites, strong brand

Netherlands · Revenue €6.2M

Details

Software-enabled logistics broker, asset-light

Belgium · Revenue €12.1M

Details

Precise search, tailored results

Find exactly the companies that match your criteria, from financial metrics to location. A smart search and precise filters lead you quickly to the right deals, which are visible even without registering.

dub.de/listing/4821

Industrial automation (OEM), recurring service revenue

BelgiumRevenue €8.4MEBITDA €1.7M

Express interest

Buyer profile complete

Express interest in one click

Effortlessly create your buyer profile and use it as the central basis for all deals. With just one click you express interest in deals.

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● MatchKV

Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)Ready to sign

Sign now

From match to close, securely

Once the seller accepts your expression of interest, it's a match. You can then sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) via DUB and exchange all the necessary information securely.

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€0Upfront fees

2% success feeonly on closing

Search & contact free

No listing fees

Transparent & fair

Success with no upfront fees

Your search and outreach on DUB are free. A success fee applies only if a deal actually goes through. Fair and transparent.

That was the buyer journey.Also selling a company?

See matching deals first

Save your search criteria and get notified the moment new deals that match you go live. Completely free and tailored to you.

Your benefits

The problem

The best deals aren't public.

On conventional marketplaces, every listing lands in an open shop window, visible to competitors, employees and the merely curious. That's why sale-ready entrepreneurs keep their best companies away from such platforms and negotiate discreetly off to the side. For buyers, that means: you never get to see exactly the deals that are interesting.

The DUB solution

Discreet for the seller, visible to matching buyers

On DUB, every seller decides for themselves who even gets to see their offer. That gives them the discretion they would otherwise only find by selling away from platforms, without giving up reach. For buyers, that means: access to sale-ready companies that otherwise never surface on open marketplaces.

Discover high-quality deals for free
Precise, customisable search filters
Alerts for new deals that match you
Easy to use and easy to get in touch

Sector, region, keyword…

Sector

Region

Revenue

EBITDA

247 resultsEBITDA ✓

Industrial automation (OEM), recurring service revenue

Belgium · Revenue €8.4M

Details

Regional bakery group, 11 sites, strong brand

Netherlands · Revenue €6.2M

Details

Software-enabled logistics broker, asset-light

Belgium · Revenue €12.1M

Details

Financing

Financing? Already covered.

Check directly on DUB how to finance your acquisition. Bank-independent, with access to over 2,500 financing partners that compete for your financing. That means better terms for you. First assessment within 48 hours, free of charge.

Check your financing potential

2,500+ financing partnersBanks & investors in the network

Bankability check in 48 ha reliable first assessment

Anonymous & parallelapproach several financiers at once

Free for buyersand possible from €100k financing volume

Valuation

What is the company worth?

Two routes to a reliable estimate: the quick calculator and the recognised DUB SME Multiples.

Company valuation calculator

A first estimate in minutes

Estimate the value of a target company with our free online calculator. For MBIs and searchers in particular, the fastest way to a reliable figure before negotiating.

SectorMechanical engineering

EBITDA€1,700,000

Multiple3.5x to 4.5x

€6.0M to €7.7Mestimated range · sample values

Calculate company value

DUB SME Multiples · Q2/2026

The multiples the industry watches

Quarterly-updated EBITDA, EBIT and revenue multiples for 20 sectors. Aggregated from the market assessments of more than 25 leading M&A advisors and financial institutions in the German-speaking region. The reliable basis for any valuation.

SectorEBITDA multiple

Mechanical engineering3.5x to 4.5x

IT services5.7x to 6.8x

Retail3.4x to 5.0x

Healthcare4.0x to 6.0x

See the DUB SME Multiples

Resources

Knowledge that makes you a better buyer.

Guides, checklists and market data, filtered down to what matters for buyers.

Stack of coins with a document on a desk

Buying a company instead of founding one: opportunities, risks and how a takeover works

Guide · 9 min

Stronger together: buy-and-build in the skilled trades

Guide · 3 min

Succession opportunities in the microcap segment

Buying microcap companies: why they are so attractive for searchers and sellers

Guide · 7 min

To the resource hub

★ Europe's leading platform for business succession

Find the right buyer

Discreet. Secure. Free: Sell your company on DUB.

List my company How it works

Live · 90,000+ registered buyers

Seeking

Strategic buyer, industrial automation

DACHRevenue €5M to €15M

Seeking

Family office, profitable SME

DACHfrom €1M EBITDA

Seeking

Search fund, seeking a succession

D / AT / CHRevenue €2M to €10M

Seeking

PE fund, buy-and-build in trades

nationwidefrom €0.5M EBITDA

Seeking

MBI candidate, mechanical engineering

Southern GermanyRevenue €3M to €8M

Seeking

Strategic buyer, SaaS / IT services

EuropeRevenue from €2M

Seeking

Strategic buyer, industrial automation

DACHRevenue €5M to €15M

Seeking

Family office, profitable SME

DACHfrom €1M EBITDA

Seeking

Search fund, seeking a succession

D / AT / CHRevenue €2M to €10M

Seeking

PE fund, buy-and-build in trades

nationwidefrom €0.5M EBITDA

Seeking

MBI candidate, mechanical engineering

Southern GermanyRevenue €3M to €8M

Seeking

Strategic buyer, SaaS / IT services

EuropeRevenue from €2M

90,000+

registered users

5,000+

listings per year

Ø 8

enquiries per listing

4.5M

page views

Partners

References

Thomas NehlsHead of M&A · MERCATO Gruppe

“DUB delivers exactly what matters in M&A: high-quality contacts and fast, targeted processes. It saves time and gets us to closing much faster.”

Lars StarkAuthorised Officer / Director M&A · starkpartners

“DUB quickly brings us together with the right investors, in a targeted and professional way, without detours. In the SME segment especially, reliability and pace matter, without losing depth. For us, DUB is a valuable addition to the toolkit for efficient succession processes.”

Martin FranzManaging Partner · Benchmark International

“DUB complements our personal outreach perfectly. While we actively talk to potential buyers, the online placement runs alongside and gives us access to even more buyers.”

It's this simple

How DUB works for sellers

dub.de/profile

NameCompany

Confidential

Hidden until you approve

Create a confidential seller profile

Register and effortlessly create a confidential seller profile. It stays hidden until you decide to share it with a suitable buyer. Your data, your decision.

dub.de/listing/new

Short description Create with AI

Generating listing…

EBITDARegion KI

A professional listing in minutes

Turn a short company description into a complete listing, almost on its own. Our AI assistance makes creation as easy as possible, so you list in no time and with little effort.

dub.de/visibility

Visible to everyone

Verified buyers only

AB+243 verified buyers can see your listing

Visibility on your terms

Decide who can see your listing right when you create it. Visible to everyone or only to an exclusive circle of verified buyers: you stay in full control of visibility, shielding your listing from unwanted eyes.

dub.de/prospects

Interested buyers (8)

MBI candidate · Engineering

Accepted

Family office · DACH

AcceptDecline

Search fund · Succession

AcceptDecline

Accept or decline expressions of interest

After review by DUB, your listing goes live. Matching buyers can express their interest. With every expression of interest you receive a detailed buyer profile. Decline unsuitable enquiries and stay anonymous, or share your profile with the right ones by accepting.

dub.de/deal-room

● MatchKV

Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)Ready to sign

Sign now

From match to close, securely

Once you accept an expression of interest, it's a match. You can then sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) via DUB and exchange all the necessary information securely and confidentially.

Completely free for sellers and sell-side advisors

Create unlimited listings and engage with as many interested parties as you like. No hidden fees, no restrictions.

List for free now →

Your benefits

The problem

Sell without giving up control

Conventional marketplaces usually charge high fees, and listings end up in a shop window, visible to everyone. Among them are not only potential buyers, but also competitors, employees and curious onlookers with no serious intent to buy. That endangers your privacy and complicates the sale.

The DUB solution

Your privacy, our promise

DUB gives you back full control, whether as an advisor or directly as a seller. You decide who can see your offer, keeping full discretion and security. Thanks to detailed buyer profiles and intuitive control over your listing's visibility, we support your sale process. Discreet, secure and completely free.

Visible to everyone

Verified buyers only

AB+243 verified buyers can see your listing

Effortless listing creation

With AI assistance, a short description quickly becomes a complete listing that you can edit anytime.

Discretion & control

Decide for yourself who sees your seller profile and your listings.

Targeted buyer selection

Decide, based on detailed buyer profiles, who you get in touch with.

Secure information exchange

After a match, DUB enables the secure exchange of all key information, protected by an NDA.

Everything in view

In the seller view, you always keep an overview of all interested parties and their status.

Free

Create unlimited listings and engage with as many buyers as you like. All completely free.

Valuation

What is my company worth?

Often the first step before selling. Two routes to a reliable estimate: the quick calculator and the recognised DUB SME Multiples.

Company valuation calculator

A first estimate in minutes

Want to sell and need a solid reference point for negotiations with buyers or investors? Our free online calculator gives you a reliable valuation fast. Ideal for a sale or succession.

SectorMechanical engineering

EBITDA€1,200,000

Multiple3.5x to 4.5x

€4.2M to €5.4Mestimated range · sample values

Calculate company value

DUB SME Multiples · Q2/2026