Flavia Milano
Managing Partner · CM&AP
18 years in corporate banking at JPMorgan Chase, now focused on deal structuring, valuation and sell-side execution for owner-operated businesses.
Full bio →Sell-side M&A advisory
Sell the business you built to the right buyer, at the right value.
Exitvera Capital is a partner-led M&A advisory firm. Flavia Milano and Steve Barnette help owners nationwide sell established businesses in deals from $2MM to $50MM+, and they personally lead every engagement.
You'll work directly with
Flavia Milano
Managing Partner · CM&AP
Steve Barnette
Managing Partner
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(954) 263-7730$2MM–$50MM+
Deal size range
Nationwide
Clients and buyers across the U.S.
50+
Years of combined experience
15+
Industries served
Track record
Businesses our partners have sold
A small selection of recent sales our partners have led. Details on many more transactions, including ones in your industry, and seller references are available on request.
Retail & GroceryLed by Flavia & Steve
$19MM
Bulk Foods Retail Store
Michigan
Seller reference available on requestRead the story →
Retail & GroceryLed by Flavia Milano
$22MM
Lumber & Hardware Retailer
Michigan
Seller reference available on request
ManufacturingLed by Flavia & Steve
$7MM
Embroidery & Printing Company
Nashville, TN
Seller reference available on requestRead the story →
Construction & TradesLed by Flavia & Steve
$3.75MM
B2B Property Services Contractor
Undisclosed location
Seller reference available on requestRead the story →
Retail & GroceryLed by Flavia Milano
$9MM
Meat & Produce Retailer
Pennsylvania
Seller reference available on request
Construction & TradesLed by Flavia & Steve
$2MM
Plumbing Contractor
Indiana
Seller reference available on requestRead the story →
Transactions shown are a representative selection, not a complete list, and were led by Exitvera Capital's partners, including engagements completed during prior firm affiliations. Client names are withheld to protect confidentiality. Deal sizes are approximate.
Who you'll work with
Two partners. Every engagement.
We take on a limited number of clients at a time, so the people you meet on the first call are the people who sell your business.
Steve Barnette
Managing Partner
Former Army officer with 30+ years of building, buying and selling businesses — he advises owners from the operator's side of the table.
Full bio →Why owners choose us
Institutional discipline, with an owner's perspective
A partner on every call
Your engagement is led by Flavia or Steve personally, from the first valuation conversation to the closing table.
Bankers and operators
Eighteen years of corporate banking at JPMorgan Chase, combined with three decades of owning, buying and selling businesses.
Buyers who close
We bring your business to private equity groups, strategic acquirers, family offices and qualified individual operators, and qualify them before you spend time with them.
Strict confidentiality
Blind profiles and signed NDAs come before any identifying details are shared. Employees, customers and competitors learn about a sale only when you decide.
Our process
From first valuation to the closing table
A clear, five-stage process. You know where you stand at every step.
- 01
Discovery & valuation
We learn your business, its numbers and your goals, then give you a clear, data-backed view of what it is worth in today's market.
- 02
Preparation
Before going to market we address what buyers will question: financial presentation, owner dependence, customer concentration and operations.
- 03
Confidential marketing
We approach qualified private equity, strategic, family office and individual buyers with a blind profile, and share details only under NDA.
- 04
Negotiation & structure
We create competition between buyers and negotiate price and terms together: cash at close, seller equity, earn-outs and your role after the sale.
- 05
Due diligence & closing
We manage diligence and coordinate with your attorney and CPA so the deal reaches the closing table without surprises.
Industries
Industries we serve
Our partners have sold companies in more than 15 industries nationwide. Here are some of the sectors we work in most. If your business is established and profitable, we'll tell you plainly whether we're the right fit.
Construction & Trades
Electrical, plumbing, roofing and utility contractors
Retail, Grocery & Food
Grocery, specialty food, liquor and building-supply retailers
Manufacturing
Fabrication, printing, apparel and industrial products
Wholesale & Distribution
Hardware, fixtures, building products and industrial supply
Technology & IT Services
Managed IT, software and technology-enabled services
Business Services
B2B services, staffing and professional services
Real Estate & Property Services
Property maintenance, repair and management services
Healthcare & Senior Care
Home care, senior living and healthcare services
Industrial Services
Field services, equipment and environmental services
Verify us
Know exactly who you're dealing with
Selling your company means trusting your advisor with confidential information. Here is how to check us out before you share anything.
- Registered business: Platinum Rock M&A Advisors LLC, an active Florida LLC. Look up Document No. L24000471423 on Sunbiz
- Business address: 222 W Yamato Rd, Ste 106-173, Boca Raton, FL 33431
- Direct line to a partner: (954) 263-7730
- Seller references: once we're in serious conversations, we can connect you with owners we've represented.
- Professional credential: Flavia Milano holds the Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP) designation.
How can I verify who you are?+
Exitvera Capital is a brand of Platinum Rock M&A Advisors LLC, an active Florida LLC (Document No. L24000471423), which you can look up on the Florida Division of Corporations website (Sunbiz). You can call Flavia directly at (954) 263-7730, and once we're in serious conversations we can connect you with sellers we've represented.
What size businesses do you work with?+
We work with established, profitable companies nationwide, with deal sizes typically from $2MM to $50MM+. Our partners have sold businesses across construction and trades, retail and grocery, manufacturing, distribution, technology and IT services, business services and more.
How are your fees structured?+
Our fees are primarily success-based: we are paid when your business sells. The exact structure depends on the size and complexity of the engagement, and we put it in writing before you commit to anything.
How long does a sale take?+
Most transactions take 6 to 12 months from preparation to closing. Timing depends on your industry, deal size, how prepared the business is and buyer demand. We'll give you a realistic timeline in the first conversation.
Will my employees or customers find out?+
Not unless you choose to tell them. We market your business with a blind profile, require signed NDAs before sharing identifying information, and schedule buyer meetings around your operations.
I'm not ready to sell yet. Should I still reach out?+
Yes. Owners who start the conversation one to two years early usually have time to fix what buyers would discount, which tends to improve both price and terms. The first conversation carries no obligation.
Talk to a partner, not a sales team.
Every first conversation is confidential, with no obligation. You'll speak directly with Flavia or Steve about what your business could be worth and what a sale would look like.