Today, IndiaBizForSale completes 13 years.
For me, this milestone is not about numbers or anniversaries. It takes me back to a very different phase of my life – a time when Haripriya Bhagat (Priya) and I (Bhavin Bhagat) were not founders, not entrepreneurs building a platform. We were working professionals based in the United Kingdom, trying to balance our careers abroad while staying closely connected to our family responsibilities in India.
At the center of those responsibilities was our family-owned pharmaceutical business in Uttarakhand. It had been built over years of effort, relationships, and sacrifices. Like many family businesses, it wasn’t just an asset — it was a part of our identity.
When the time came to explore an exit, We assumed the process would be structured. We believed there would be clear guidance, reliable advisors, and a transparent path forward.
That assumption was wrong.
Trying Everything, Finding Nothing Clear
To sell our family business, we tried everything.
We attended industry events, networked with countless people, connected with experts, consultants, and investment bankers. We spoke to people who had already sold their businesses, hoping to learn from their experiences. We spent money wherever we thought it might help including placing advertisements in newspapers, paying advisory fees, and chasing multiple leads that led nowhere.
Despite all this effort, clarity was missing.
There was no single place where serious buyers and genuine sellers could connect with transparency and trust. Every conversation felt fragmented. Every promise felt uncertain. And every step forward came with doubt.
Eventually, we did sell our business.
But the experience did not end there.
The struggle, confusion, and emotional pressure we felt during that process stayed with us. It forced us to reflect deeply. We kept asking ourselves — why does selling a business have to be so difficult? Why should business owners feel lost at such a critical moment of their lives?
That reflection became the starting point of IndiaBizForSale.
From a Pain Point to a Purpose
IndiaBizForSale was not born in 2013 as a routine business idea.
It was born from a personal pain point.
From the beginning, Priya and I were clear – if we were going to build something, it had to be meaningful. We wanted to create an ecosystem where business owners, investors, and advisors could come together with clarity, structure, and trust.
In the early days, we spent more time listening than building. We spoke to hundreds of business owners and investors. We tried to understand their behaviour, their hesitation, their expectations, and their fears.
What we learned was simple yet powerful:
- Exits are emotional, not just financial
- Owners want the right buyer, not just a buyer
- Investors want quality and credibility
- Everyone wants transparency, but few provide it
These learnings became the foundation of our platform.
Growing with the Market, Learning from Users
Over the 13 years, we have continuously evolved by observing user behaviour, identifying recurring issues, and adapting to market changes. Every product update, feature enhancement, and process improvement has come from real feedback, real conversations, and real challenges faced by our users.
As of 9th January 2026, IndiaBizForSale has grown into a community of:
- 150,000+ professionals
- 50,000+ investors & buyers
- 15,000+ businesses & startups
- 14,000+ advisors, VCs, PEs, family offices
- Other industry experts working professionals
- 1,000+ deals successfully closed
- $800M+ worth of deals in the pipeline
But numbers alone do not define this journey.
Trust does.
A Small Team with a Big Sense of Responsibility
We are not a large organization and that is intentional. This space demands responsibility, patience, and understanding.
We believe that this business requires understanding, patience, and accountability, not just scale. Every person in our team understands that behind every enquiry is a serious life decision.
Over the years, We’ve been fortunate to work with people who carry that responsibility naturally.
I want to acknowledge a few people who truly embody this spirit.
Sagar Kagathara, who has been with us since 2017, is someone We’ve come to rely on deeply. What I observe in him is consistency – the kind that keeps things running even when challenges arise quietly. His presence gives us confidence that the foundation of what we’ve built remains stable.
Sunil Solanki, who joined us in 2021, brings a perspective that I value greatly. He naturally looks at things through the eyes of the user. In discussions, I often see him bring us back to what truly matters — clarity, simplicity, and relevance for business owners and investors.
From the very first interaction with a user to preparing the necessary documents, Priya and I have watched our team immerse themselves in understanding real challenges. They notice changes in the market, learn from each experience, and quietly adapt the platform so it remains meaningful to those who rely on it.
IBGrid: Going Beyond the Platform
In 2022, we formally started IBGrid, our boutique investment banking vertical. The intention was clear – to take responsibility for the entire deal journey, especially in complex situations where execution matters as much as introductions.
Mayank (aka Dr. Mayank Patel) has been guiding us long before he formally joined IBGrid. Since 2016–17, Priya and I have observed how his 26+ years of experience quietly shaped our approach to complex transactions. He has a way of seeing the bigger picture, helping us make decisions that are thoughtful, structured, and grounded in real-world practicality.
His guidance brings a sense of confidence – not just to our team, but also to the business owners and investors we work with.
Stories That Define Our Purpose
We take immense pride in having successfully completed 1,000+ deals through the IndiaBizForSale platform and our boutique advisory vertical, IBGrid.
Each deal represents more than a transaction – it reflects a journey, a decision, and a lifetime of effort.
From helping a 68+ year-old JBS Group successfully exit their legacy business
to supporting DEVX in its fundraising and IPO readiness,
We have been privileged to work across a wide spectrum of businesses and aspirations.
Every journey is unique. Every story is deeply personal.
And each experience continues to shape how we think, build, and serve.
Looking Ahead with the Same Commitment
Thirteen years later, our commitment remains unchanged.
We remain committed to serving business owners, investors, and advisors with care, honesty, and patience. We will continue to listen, adapt to market changes, and improve what we’ve built – not to chase scale, but to stay useful.
This journey started with our family.
Today, it belongs to a community.
With gratitude,
Bhavin Bhagat
Co-Founder, IndiaBizForSale