An AI-powered scored evaluation across 7 domains that quantifies where a business stands — and exactly what to fix before going to market.
The gaps that cost sellers the most are almost always fixable — if you find them 12–18 months before listing, not 12 days after getting an LOI.
Each domain is scored 1–10 using AI analysis against a rubric calibrated to what buyers and their diligence teams actually examine at each stage of a transaction.
Revenue concentration in the owner's relationships, key-person dependency across operations, management bench strength, and transition readiness.
Revenue concentration, customer tenure, contract coverage, churn rate, and the defensibility of the customer base under new ownership.
Documentation completeness, financial statement quality, legal hygiene, and the likelihood of a buyer discovering material issues post-LOI.
Process documentation, system dependency, operational repeatability, and the ability of the business to grow without proportional headcount increases.
Contract library completeness, IP ownership, employment law compliance, regulatory adherence, and any material open litigation or claims.
Tech stack documentation, vendor lock-in risk, cybersecurity posture, data governance, and system integration quality assessed by enterprise practitioners.
EBITDA normalization, working capital profile, revenue quality and predictability, and the financial narrative a buyer's CFO will construct from your books.
Layer8 maps your readiness score to an estimated EBITDA multiple range — calibrated to your vertical, size, and transaction type. Not a generic estimate: a scored-model output.
See a Sample Report →| Score Band | Assessment Label | Typical Multiple Range |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 – 10.0 | Exit Ready | Full market multiple |
| 6.5 – 7.9 | Strong | Market multiple, minor discounts possible |
| 5.0 – 6.4 | Needs Work | 5–15% below market multiple |
| 3.5 – 4.9 | High Risk | 15–30% below market multiple |
| 0 – 3.4 | Not Market Ready | Deal may not close at current state |
Full domain-by-domain scoring with per-criterion findings, diligence risk callouts, and a vertical-specific valuation multiple estimate. Broker-shareable PDF.
Prioritized remediation list with estimated valuation impact per item. Each action is sized by effort and ROI — so you fix the right things first, not just the easiest.
For sellers who want Layer8 to execute the roadmap — not just deliver it. Technology, documentation, compliance, and vendor management remediation support.
Layer8 assessment rubrics are calibrated by vertical — because what matters in a healthcare practice sale is not the same as what matters in a technology services acquisition.
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$1M–$15M revenue SMB, 1–5 years from exit, working with a business broker or M&A advisor. Healthcare vertical overlay live today.
GABB members, IBBA advisors, CPA referral partners. Broker co-branding available on all deliverables.
Review a live 12-company demo portfolio with full scored reports, Value Recovery Roadmaps, and valuation analysis across multiple verticals.