adquiere.co
adquiere.co
The easiest way to acquire and invest in startups and businesses in Mexico.
Startup Snapshot
Startup name: Adquiere.co
Industry: Mergers & Acquisitions
Business Model: B2B Marketplace
Founders: Roberto Barrera, Daniel Rodríguez & Bernardo Martínez
Operations in: Mexico
HQ Location: Monterrey, Mexico
Team Size: 3
Founded: 2024
Stage: Bootstrapped
Website: https://www.adquiere.co/
What is adquiere.co?
Adquiere.co is a dynamic platform that reimagines mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and fund-raising processes for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in Mexico. It serves as a meeting point for buyers, investors, and high-potential businesses to find the right buyer or seller. The platform offers a professional, efficient, and trustworthy environment for buying, investing, or selling companies, making the entire M&A process more accessible and streamlined.
The Story
The story of Adquiere.co began when Bernardo Martinez and Daniel Rodriguez, co-founders of Axented, were approached by several US firms interested in acquiring their business. With little experience in M&A, they hired Roberto Barrera, co-founder of Salus Capital Strategy, to help them navigate the complex process.
Although Bernardo and Daniel decided not to sell their business, their journey with Roberto helped uncover an opportunity in this space. Together, they realized the immense potential in aiding the business world’s underdogs—the small businesses and startups that constitute over 90% of Mexico's businesses—in navigating the often daunting M&A processes.
This epiphany led them to create Adquiere.co, a platform designed to simplify M&A and investment processes, making them more accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. Their combined expertise and shared vision have transformed Adquiere.co into a platform that revolutionizes business transactions in Mexico.
According to a recent Preqin Survey, over 60% of Latin American investors believe Mexico will present the best opportunities in the next 12 months.
- Roberto Barrera, Adquiere.co Cofounder
The Problem:
In business transactions, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups frequently encounter considerable challenges, such as:
Complexity of M&A Processes: Navigating the legal, financial, and operational aspects of mergers and acquisitions can be daunting for business owners, especially those without prior experience.
Limited Access to Investors: Many high-potential businesses struggle to connect with investors willing to fund their growth.
Lack of Trust and Confidentiality: Ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive business information and building trust among parties involved in a transaction can be challenging.
Time-Consuming Processes: The traditional methods of buying or selling a business are often slow and inefficient, consuming valuable time and resources.
High advisory fees: SMEs and startups have limited budgets to hire M&A advisors and are often left with no choice but to navigate the process on their own or hire advisors that don't dominate M&A processes.
The Solution:
Adquiere.co addresses these challenges by offering a comprehensive platform that simplifies and optimizes the M&A and investment processes. Key features of Adquiere.co include:
Professional Valuation Services: Expert teams provide accurate valuations to help business owners understand the worth of their companies.
Secure and Confidential Transactions: The platform ensures the confidentiality of user information and provides a secure environment for all transactions.
Verified Opportunities: Each business listed on Adquiere.co undergoes a rigorous validation process to present only the most attractive and realistic opportunities.
Extensive Network: Users gain access to a wide network of qualified buyers and investors, increasing the chances of closing favorable deals.
Guidance and Support: From initial valuation to final contracts, Adquiere.co offers comprehensive support to ensure successful transactions.
What’s next for Adquiere?
Short-term:
Continue nurturing our valuable community through events, masterclasses, and webinars to help the community learn and grow.
Implementing automation and AI to automate matching between buyers and investors with opportunities.
Medium-term:
Build tools to help buyers and sellers manage their M&A process more efficiently.
Forging alliances with investment bankers, brokers, and other advisors and integrate them into the adquiere.co ecosystem
Long-term:
LATAM and North American expansion.
Tips for other founders?
Don’t get discouraged by ‘no’. More often than not, you’ll get no as an answer when selling your services, fundraising, or selling your business.
Choose great cofounders. You’re going to build the next big thing with them, so choose people you can work with long-term.
Do things that don’t scale. Build a simple version of your product, get it out there, get feedback, and improve accordingly.
Special thanks to our sponsor:
Axented helps businesses design, build, and scale their products and teams worldwide.
With over 10 years of experience and a diverse portfolio of more than 300 projects delivered in over 15 countries, Axented has established itself as a trusted partner in the tech industry.
Renowned for its expertise and commitment to excellence, Axented provides innovative solutions to help businesses thrive in a digital world.
