Do I need to be ready to sell?
No. You can learn who the buyer is and why they are interested without deciding to sell. Timing is part of the first conversation.
For business owners
You built the company. You choose what happens next.
If Kiya contacted you, a specific buyer believes your company may fit what they are building. We make the first approach, answer your questions and learn what matters to you. You decide if the buyer is worth meeting.
How it works
A clear path from first call to buyer meeting.
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Why your company
We explain why a specific buyer believes your company fits what they are building. You should know why we called before we ask for your time.
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The first call
We answer your questions and learn what matters to you. That may include your role and your team. It may be about timing or the future you want for the company.
- 03
The introduction
You choose whether to meet the buyer. If you do, we make the introduction with enough context for both sides to start in the right place.
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What follows
The buyer leads any transaction discussion. You choose what to share and when. Your own advisers should guide every decision you make.
Who you are speaking with
I took the same calls.
I spent years receiving acquisition outreach while building my company. Most callers knew almost nothing about what we built. I ignored them.
After I sold the company, I became the buyer and sourced and closed multiple off-market deals. That experience shapes every Kiya call. I lead each first owner conversation myself.
Yannick Lorenz, Founder
Common questions
Know what the conversation means before you take it.
Will Kiya list or market my company?
No. We contact you for a specific buyer. We do not publish your company or shop it to a list of buyers.
Who pays Kiya?
The buyer pays Kiya to make the first approach. We work for that buyer. We do not represent you in a sale.
Do I need to share financial information?
A first call does not require it. If the conversation advances, you choose what to share and when. You can involve your advisers before sharing sensitive information.
Start with the note you received.
Reply to the person who contacted you. That keeps your response tied to the right buyer. If you no longer have the note, email hi@kiya.co and include your company name.