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What is Heirly?
Heirly is the first platform to use AI-powered matching to connect buyers, sellers, and advisors in business acquisitions. We match serious, verified buyers with established business owners who are approaching a transition - privately, confidentially, and without public listings.
What makes Heirly different from other platforms?
Heirly is the first platform to use AI-powered matching to connect buyers, sellers, and advisors in business acquisitions. We focus exclusively on established businesses with real operating history and proven operations. Every match is intentional - buyers only see opportunities aligned with their criteria, and sellers are never exposed publicly. Every member is verified before gaining access to the platform.
Who is Heirly for?
Heirly serves three types of members. Sellers are established Canadian business owners who want a private, considered transition. Buyers are serious operators and investors looking to acquire proven, cash-flowing businesses. Trusted advisors are professionals who support the M&A process - including but not limited to accountants, lawyers, wealth managers, business brokers, and M&A specialists.
How does the AI matching work?
When a buyer joins Heirly, they define their acquisition criteria - industry focus, deal size, geography, and operational preferences. When a seller lists their business, we build a private profile based on the business's characteristics. Our matching model then surfaces relevant opportunities to buyers whose criteria align - without the seller's identity or sensitive business details being exposed.
Is Heirly available outside of Canada?
Heirly is currently focused on the Canadian market. International buyers and trusted advisors are welcome to join the platform and access Canadian opportunities. Expansion to additional markets is planned.
How does Heirly verify members?
Every buyer, seller, and trusted advisor goes through a verification process before gaining access to the platform. This includes identity confirmation and a review of professional background and platform eligibility. Verification protects every member and ensures that every interaction on the platform is between serious, qualified participants.
How do I contact the team?
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What types of businesses are listed on Heirly?
Heirly lists established, operating Canadian businesses - typically with 15 or more years of history, proven cash flow, and an owner who is approaching a transition. We are sector-agnostic and list businesses across manufacturing, professional services, healthcare, construction, distribution, and more.
How do I access opportunities as a buyer?
Once your membership is active and your account is verified, you will begin receiving matched opportunities based on your acquisition criteria. You will not browse a public listing feed - every opportunity that reaches you has been matched to your specific profile.
Are there transaction or success fees?
Heirly operates on a membership model. Please visit our pricing pages for full details.
Will my business details be shared publicly?
Never. Heirly does not list businesses publicly. Buyers first receive a curated teaser profile - enough to assess fit without revealing confidential information. Once a match is made, you control what you share and when. Sensitive and confidential information is only disclosed through Heirly's private deal room, entirely at your discretion.
What kinds of businesses does Heirly accept?
Heirly focuses on established, operating Canadian businesses with a genuine succession story - typically owned by founders or long-term operators who are approaching a transition due to retirement, lifestyle change, or a desire to pass on what they have built. We do not list startups or early-stage businesses.
How long does the process take?
Every transition is different. Because Heirly focuses on getting the match right between buyer and seller - not just any match, but the right one - we increase the likelihood that the business transitions successfully. That means you spend less time with the wrong people and more time having the right conversations, on your timeline.
How do advisors participate on Heirly?
Trusted advisors join Heirly as verified members and are visible to both buyers and sellers throughout the platform. Buyers and sellers can discover advisor profiles at any point - before a match is made or once a deal is actively in progress. Advisors do not search for opportunities - their profiles are presented to members whose situations align with their expertise.
What types of trusted advisors does Heirly work with?
Heirly works with any professional who can meaningfully support the M&A process - including M&A advisors, business brokers, accountants, tax professionals, transaction lawyers, wealth managers, and more. If your expertise supports business transitions and acquisitions, there is a place for you on the platform.
What do trusted advisors gain from being on Heirly?
Trusted advisors on Heirly are positioned within a vetted, high-trust professional network where every participant has been verified. Your profile is visible to buyers and sellers who may need your expertise - whether they are preparing for a transition, actively in a deal, or navigating the process in between. Fewer low-intent conversations. More relevant introductions.
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