Making an offer is how you formally express your intent to acquire a startup. Here's how the offer process works on Acquirly.
Before You Make an Offer
Before submitting an offer, make sure you have:
- Reviewed the listing thoroughly, including all available financials
- Considered signing the listing's NDA to review its confidential documents (optional, but it helps you price the offer)
- A clear idea of your proposed price and deal structure
How to Submit an Offer
- Open the listing page for the startup you want to acquire.
- Click the Make an Offer button.
- Enter your offer amount, due diligence period, whether the offer depends on financing, and any terms or questions you want to include.
- Submit the offer. The seller is notified immediately, and a private conversation with them opens in Messages.
What Happens After You Submit
The seller has three options:
- Accept — The deal moves forward and the listing shows as Under Contract. You then run due diligence and agree a purchase agreement with the seller.
- Counter — The seller proposes a different price or terms. You can accept, counter again, or decline.
- Reject — The seller declines your offer. You can submit a new offer if you'd like to try again.
Can I Make Multiple Offers?
You can have one live offer per listing at a time, and offers on as many listings as you like. If your offer is rejected or you withdraw it, you can submit a new one.
Can I Withdraw an Offer?
Yes. You can withdraw a pending offer from My Offers in your dashboard. Once the seller accepts, the offer becomes a deal and can no longer be withdrawn; either party can instead cancel the deal with a reason.
What Is a Counter Offer?
A counter offer is the seller's response proposing different terms. When you receive a counter, you're notified and it appears in your conversation with the seller. You can accept it, reject it or counter again.
Is My Offer Legally Binding?
No. Offers, counter-offers and acceptances on Acquirly are expressions of interest, not binding contracts, even once a listing shows as Under Contract. A sale becomes binding only when you and the seller sign a written purchase agreement, typically drafted with legal counsel.