About Us
Highwater Partners is a full-service advisory firm specializing in business brokerage, M&A, commercial real estate, and capital raising for established operators, founders, and investors. We support clients across the full transaction lifecycle—whether selling a business, acquiring one, structuring a sale-leaseback, raising growth capital, or evaluating real estate tied to operations. With deep experience in higher-market transactions and access to strategic buyers, private equity, and institutional capital, we deliver disciplined analysis, confidential execution, and outcomes aligned with long-term strategy and value creation.​
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Business Sales & Acquisitions
Tailored To Your Goals
At Highwater Partners, we advise both buyers and sellers in the upper market, specializing in franchise operators, multi-unit restaurant groups, and established businesses. For sellers, we deliver accurate valuations, confidential positioning, and access to qualified private equity, strategic buyers, and capital-backed operators to achieve maximum value and optimal terms. For buyers, we identify high-quality opportunities, analyze financial and operational performance, and negotiate from a position of strength to support scalable growth and disciplined acquisition strategy. Whether acquiring, exiting, or expanding, we guide clients through every stage with clarity, discretion, and seamless execution.
Real Estate & Sale-Leaseback Advisory
Integrated Advisory for Business and Property Sales
Selling a business and the real estate behind it requires a coordinated strategy—and when executed properly, it can unlock significant additional value. At Highwater Partners, we advise owners, operators, and investors on commercial real estate transactions, including sale-leasebacks that create liquidity, enhance valuation, and support smoother transitions. Whether the goal is to divest the business, retain the property, or structure long-term passive income, we deliver clear analysis, market-aligned pricing, and expert negotiation. Our approach ensures both the operating business and the underlying real estate are positioned to achieve their highest return, independently or as part of a unified transaction.
Capital Raising &Strategic Funding
Structured For Growth, Expansion, and Opportunity
At Highwater Partners, we support growth-focused companies, operators, and investors in securing the right capital structure to scale. We work closely with clients to clarify their goals, assess financial strength, and prepare institutional-grade materials that align with lender and investor expectations. Leveraging our network of private equity groups, family offices, and strategic capital sources, we identify the best funding partners and negotiate terms that support long-term growth, stability, and value creation.