Business Brokerage & Advisory · Sri Lanka

Helping Businesses Grow, Change Hands and Unlock New Opportunities.

Practical business brokerage and advisory services for Sri Lankan business owners, entrepreneurs and investors.

Discover Opportunities. Make Better Business Decisions.

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What We Help You Achieve

Advice for the decisions that shape your business

Whether you are selling, buying, franchising or growing, we help you see the options clearly and act with confidence.

Sell Your Business

Prepare, value and confidentially market your business to the right buyers.

Buy a Business

Find, assess and acquire a business that fits your goals and budget.

Develop a Franchise

Turn a proven business into a model others can replicate.

Assess an Investment

Understand the commercial case and risks before you commit.

Grow Your Business

Improve performance and plan the next stage of growth.

Start a Business

Set up on a sound commercial and practical footing.

Our Advisory Services

Five areas of focused support

Business brokerage and franchise development are at the core of what we do, supported by financial, strategic and professional advisory.

Core service

Business Transactions & Brokerage Advisory

  • Business sales & sale preparation
  • Business valuation
  • Buyer identification & acquisitions
  • Due diligence & negotiation
  • Succession planning
Core service

Franchise Development & Advisory

  • Franchise model design
  • Financial planning
  • Operational standardisation
  • Franchisee recruitment & support

Business Investment & Financial Strategy

  • Investment assessment
  • Funding strategy & business plans
  • Financial modelling
  • Debt financing advisory

Business Growth & Strategic Advisory

  • Growth strategy
  • Performance improvement
  • Restructuring & partnerships

Corporate & Professional Support

  • Accounting & taxation
  • Legal & regulatory support
  • Commercial property & compliance
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Business Sales

Selling Your Business, With the Right Support

Selling a business requires careful preparation, the right buyers and a well-managed process. Sonar helps business owners prepare, market and sell their businesses with confidentiality, professional guidance and practical support throughout the transaction.

Our Business Sale Services

  1. 01Business Sale Preparation

    Prepare your business for sale with a clear sales strategy, business profile and professional presentation.

  2. 02Business Valuation Support

    Understand your business's indicative market value and the factors that influence its selling price.

  3. 03Confidential Business Marketing

    Present your business professionally through business profiles, information memorandums and targeted marketing to potential buyers.

  4. 04Buyer Identification & Screening

    Identify potential buyers, manage enquiries and assess their suitability.

  5. 05Negotiation Assistance

    Assist business owners during discussions with potential buyers, helping them evaluate offers, understand proposed terms and make informed decisions.

  6. 06Transaction & Handover Support

    Coordinate due diligence, transaction requirements and the transition to new ownership.

For Private Buyers & Investors

Find the Right Business Investment Opportunity

Sonar Business Advisors helps individuals and private investors identify and evaluate business and investment opportunities that match their objectives, available capital, industry interests and preferences.

Whether you are looking to acquire an established business, purchase a partial ownership stake, invest in a new franchise or explore commercial property opportunities, our personalised brokerage and advisory services help you find suitable options and make informed commercial decisions.

Explore Investment Opportunities

Buy an Existing Business

Identify and acquire established businesses that match your interests, budget and objectives.

Acquire Partial Business Ownership

Explore opportunities to purchase a shareholding or ownership stake in an existing business.

Invest in a Franchise

Identify franchise opportunities and assess their commercial potential, establishment costs and operating requirements.

Commercial Property Investments

Explore suitable commercial properties for business use, rental income or long-term ownership.

Franchise Development & Expansion

Build a business others can grow with you

We help established Sri Lankan businesses turn what works into a franchise model that can expand with consistency and control.

01

Franchise structuring

Business model, fees, agreements and financial planning.

02

Operational standardisation

Manuals, systems and quality standards that travel.

03

Expansion support

Franchisee recruitment, onboarding and ongoing support.

Talk to us about franchising
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Who We Serve

Working with owners, buyers and builders

Business Owners & SMEs

Family-owned and growing businesses planning a sale, succession, expansion or restructuring.

Business Buyers & Investors

Personalised opportunity identification, business matching, commercial assessment and acquisition support for private buyers and investors.

Entrepreneurs & Startups

Founders who need practical guidance to establish and structure a new venture.

Franchise Businesses & Operators

Brands ready to franchise and operators looking to join or expand a network.

Why Sonar

Clear sight of the opportunities and the risks

Like a radar, we help you see what is around your business — so you can make better decisions with confidence.

Confidentiality

Sensitive business information is handled with discretion at every stage.

Integrity

Honest advice, clear terms and no conflicts hidden from our clients.

Practical commercial judgement

Advice grounded in how Sri Lankan businesses really operate.

Focused on your objectives

Clear communication and support aimed at the outcome you want.

Client Success

Client Stories

Helping business owners, buyers and investors turn opportunities into real business outcomes through professional brokerage, trusted connections and practical transaction support.

Case study

Helping a Business Owner Find the Right Buyer

Client situation
An established business owner wanted to sell and find a serious buyer who recognised the business's value.
Our role
Prepared the business for sale, identified suitable buyers and supported negotiations and transaction coordination.
Outcome
Connected the owner with a suitable buyer and supported the successful sale and ownership transition.
Case study

Connecting an Investor with a Business Opportunity

Client situation
An investor wanted to acquire an established business aligned with their interests, budget and investment goals.
Our role
Sourced suitable opportunities, arranged business introductions and assisted with acquisition discussions.
Outcome
Helped the investor secure a suitable business and complete the acquisition.
Case study

Connecting a Growing Business with the Right Investor

Client situation
A growing business sought an investment partner to support its next stage of expansion.
Our role
Prepared investment information, identified potential investors and facilitated discussions between the parties.
Outcome
Connected the business with a suitable investor and supported a successful investment arrangement.

Our Advisory Approach

A clear process from first conversation to completion

  1. 1

    Understand

    We listen to your goals, situation and priorities.

  2. 2

    Assess

    We review the business, the market and the options.

  3. 3

    Plan

    We agree a clear, practical course of action.

  4. 4

    Execute

    We manage the process and keep you informed.

  5. 5

    Support

    We stay involved through completion and beyond.

Request a Consultation

Let’s talk about your next business decision

Every conversation is confidential. Tell us what you are planning and we will suggest a practical way forward.