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There's No Better Place to Buy a Company Than Provence

At the heart of our work to connect business sellers and business buyers is the Go Between in Provence program that provides consultation and technical support for company transfers. Along with making these transactions easier for entrepreneurs, the program aims to conserve and create jobs in the region.

Are you a businessperson who lives outside of the Bouches-du-Rhône department in France or in another country altogether? Are you interested in taking over an existing company in Provence? Or are you currently operating a business in the area and are looking to sell? You can benefit from our services and our network of experts.

Join the Go Between in Provence program!

The Go Between in Provence program is a free service that helps match the precise needs of buyers and sellers and facilitates the administrative and technical details of a business transfer. The program is designed for:

• French business leaders outside of the Bouches-du-Rhône department or entrepreneurs from abroad who want to take over or invest in a business in Provence (acquisitions, external growth operations, leveraged buy-outs...);
• Business owners in Provence who are interested in selling their company in any sector including textiles, biotechnology, chemistry, plastics, transport and logistics, food industry, energy, environment, construction and public works, microelectronics, aeronautics, metal works…

The program is also a network of proven local experts in fields such as accounting, law, financing, recruitment, or professional associations and accreditation so that Provence Promotion can help you at every step of your project. This will give you boots-on-the-ground assistance for securing financing, negotiating legal procedures, or managing HR issues.

Go Between in Provence also provides free diagnostic services and organizes workshops and professional events so that business leaders can benefit from sharing experiences and making contacts. The program also offers specific expert advice for such things as tax optimization, business valuation, or joint-venture agreements... Come see us to discover the full menu of services.

Why Become a Member of the Go Between in Provence Program?

• To receive customized support for your project to sell or purchase a business in Provence;
• To benefit from the Go Between in Provence network of specialized experts in business transfers;
• To gain insider access to our online platform, to browse businesses for sale, or to post sales announcements (free and confidential service).

> Choose a Buyer or Seller Membership (web portal under construction)

Feel free to contact us for any additional information.

The Go Between in Provence Partner Offer

In order to guarantee entrepreneurs and business leaders have access to the very best local experts in fields such as legal, accounting, or financial services, Provence Promotion offers selected partners free and confidential access to the portfolio of transfer projects.

Respected local firms or individuals offering business transfer services can join the Go Between in Provence program at any time.

If you are an independent expert or part of an organization with expertise in business transfers, you may be eligible for a Partner membership. Once registered, you will be able to access your personal space, browse existing dossiers, and signal your interest in one or more transfer projects.

> Choose a Go Between in Provence Partner Membership (web portal under construction)

Key Figures For the Go Between in Provence Program

Every year, the Go Between Provence platform hosts a minimum of 150 transfer opportunities from all sectors combined and establishes at least 50 connections. All this makes the program an essential tool for anybody thinking of buying or selling a business in Provence. For the five years between 2012 and 2016:

• Go Between in Provence provided direct support for 43 projects;
• The program saved 1074 jobs;
• The program created 418 jobs.

Successful Business Transfers in Provence

ANDLINGER & COMPANY – INTERXION – IMPIKA – VOXIA – SYNCHRONOSS – MAISON LAGET - RAMPAL LATOUR – PRESTO ENGINEERING – CLASSIC WORKS – STTS / GACHE CHIMIE – SED LOGISTIQUE – SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES – RENTALOC – SAN GIORGIO DEL PORTO – SUD COSMETICS – WEICHAI…