The Premier Manufacturing Business Broker for Austin
From Round Rock clean rooms to Buda distribution hubs, we help Central Texas owners capture the maximum value for their hard assets, IP, and contracts.
Why You Need an Austin Business Broker Who Understands Industry
If you are searching for a "Business Broker Austin" or "Sell my manufacturing business," you likely realize that Austin is no longer just a college town—it is the "Silicon Hills," a global epicenter for advanced manufacturing. While generalist brokers sell food trucks on South Congress, we focus exclusively on the industrial sector. We see aggressive activity from Private Equity groups targeting Austin for three specific reasons:
The "Gigafactory Effect": The presence of Tesla in Del Valle has created a massive vacuum for Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers. Buyers are scrambling to acquire local capacity to feed the EV supply chain.
Semiconductor Sovereignty: With Samsung in Taylor and NXP/Infineon in Austin, North Austin is the most critical chip-making hub outside of Silicon Valley. Ancillary support firms here command a massive premium.
The I-35 Logistics Corridor: Your location on the "NAFTA Superhighway" (I-35) puts you in the sweet spot between Dallas and San Antonio, making your distribution footprint a strategic asset for national buyers.
We Serve the Full Austin Industrial Spectrum
Whether you run a precision shop in Cedar Park or a materials yard in Georgetown, we have specialized deal teams for your sector.
Semiconductor & Electronics (North Austin, Round Rock & Taylor)
We connect local fabrication support shops with the global tech giants driving the local economy.
Who We Help: PCB assembly houses, Clean room cleaning services, and Precision quartz/ceramic machiners.
The Buyer Pool: Global Tech Supply Chain aggregators and Private Equity focused on "On-shoring."
Key Value Driver:Vendor Approved Lists (AVL). Being an approved vendor for Samsung or Applied Materials is an asset we value higher than your equipment.
EV & Advanced Manufacturing (Del Valle, Hutto & Manor)
The EV boom has transformed East Austin. We help legacy manufacturers pivot and exit to the new automotive ecosystem.
Who We Help: Metal stampers, Injection molders, and Automation integration firms.
The Buyer Pool: Tier 1 Automotive Suppliers looking for immediate local capacity.
Key Value Driver:Production Scalability. Buyers pay for the ability to ramp up volume immediately to meet Gigafactory demands.
Construction & Industrial Services (Buda, Kyle & San Marcos)
Austin is the fastest-growing city in America, and it needs to be built. We sell the businesses that supply the physical growth.
Who We Help: Structural steel fabricators, Concrete supply, and Heavy equipment rental firms.
The Buyer Pool: Infrastructure Funds and large regional Construction Conglomerates.
Key Value Driver: Backlog & Contracts. We highlight your committed project backlog to prove future revenue stability.
The "Austin Hurdles": We Navigate the Regulations
Labor Competition
The Problem: Buyers worry that if they buy your shop, Tesla or Samsung will poach your best machinists and engineers with higher offers.
The Solution: We help you structure "Golden Handcuffs" and Key Employee Retention Plans (KERPs) that lock in your critical talent for 12-24 months post-sale, securing the buyer's investment.
Property Tax Assessment
The Problem: Texas has no income tax, but property taxes are aggressive. A sale can trigger a reassessment that destroys the Net Operating Income (NOI) for the buyer.
The Solution: We work with tax consultants to model the "Post-Sale Tax Reality" and often structure Triple Net (NNN) leasebacks where the tenant absorbs the tax risk, protecting the real estate value.
Edwards Aquifer Rules
The Problem: Manufacturing over the Edwards Aquifer (South/West Austin) comes with strict TCEQ regulations regarding runoff and hazardous materials.
The Solution: We verify your TCEQ compliance and "WPAP" (Water Pollution Abatement Plan) permits before listing. A fully permitted facility in a restricted zone is a scarcity play that drives up value.
Valuation: The "Hill Country Premium"
Austin businesses trade at some of the highest multiples in the nation. It’s about Growth Potential.
Net Migration: 150+ people move to Austin every day. Buyers are not just buying your current cash flow; they are buying a ticket to the fastest-growing market in the US.
Recession Resistance: The diversity of Government (State Capital), Education (UT), and Tech creates a "shield" against economic downturns that investors love.
No State Income Tax: For buyers moving from California or New York, the 0% state income tax in Texas effectively increases their ROI by 10-13% instantly. We price that tax savings into your exit multiple.
Curious what your business would trade for? We use recent comps from deals we've closed in Leander, Dripping Springs, and Bastrop.
Frequently Asked Questions (Austin)
-
A: Yes. Austin industrial real estate appreciation often outpaces business growth. We specialize in structuring "Sale-Leasebacks," where you sell the operating company but keep the building, collecting passive rent checks from the new owner.
-
A: It is a massive advantage. Because you (the seller) keep more of the proceeds, and the buyer keeps more of the future profits, we can often negotiate a "win-win" price that is higher than comparable deals in high-tax states.
-
A: Not necessarily. If your zoning is "Grandfathered," your location might be incredibly valuable to a service business that needs to be central. However, if the land value exceeds the business value, we may advise selling the real estate to a developer and the business assets to a competitor.
-
A: In the hot Austin market, well-prepared manufacturing businesses often sell in 6 to 9 months.
-
A: No. While Tech is the headline, the "boring" businesses that support the population growth (HVAC manufacturing, food packaging, construction materials) are in extremely high demand.
Ready to Exit Your Austin Business?
Don't trust your legacy to a residential realtor who sells condos downtown. You need a team that understands the difference between a Clean Room and a Cold Storage facility.
We are former operators. We speak your language.