Marketplace Businesses for Sale in Toronto
Toronto is Canada's financial capital and one of North America's fastest-growing tech cities. Exceptional deal flow across fintech, professional services, SaaS, and retail.
Financing: BDC Ontario • Business registry: Corporations Canada
Marketplace Businesses for Sale in Canada
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Frequently asked questions — Marketplace acquisitions
How is a marketplace business valued?
Marketplaces are valued on GMV multiples (0.3–1.5× GMV) or revenue multiples (3–8×), with take rate and liquidity being the key quality signals.
What metrics matter most in a marketplace acquisition?
Take rate, GMV growth, supply/demand balance, repeat transaction rate, and NPS from both sides of the market.
What are the main risks in marketplace acquisitions?
Liquidity risk (loss of supply or demand side), regulatory exposure in certain verticals, and the challenge of maintaining both sides of the market post-acquisition.