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Merge Express helps founder-led agencies grow together — through smart, culturally aligned mergers that don’t cost you control, identity, or excessive time and money.
Merge Express helps founder-led agencies grow together — through smart, culturally aligned mergers that don’t cost you control, identity, or excessive time and money.
More Growth, Less Stress
More Growth, Less Stress
More Growth, Less Stress
What is Merge Express?
What is Merge Express?
What is Merge Express?
Merge Express is our latest program for agencies that want to grow — but don’t want to sell. It connects like-minded founders who see the possibilities of being stronger together.
Built around cultural fit and mutual ambition, Merge Express delivers a structured path to merger — fast, founder-first, and built to preserve what makes your agency special.
No pitch decks. No endless courtship. Just serious conversations with real alignment.
Merge Express is our latest program for agencies that want to grow — but don’t want to sell. It connects like-minded founders who see the possibilities of being stronger together.
Built around cultural fit and mutual ambition, Merge Express delivers a structured path to merger — fast, founder-first, and built to preserve what makes your agency special.
No pitch decks. No endless courtship. Just serious conversations with real alignment.
Merge Express is our latest program for agencies that want to grow — but don’t want to sell. It connects like-minded founders who see the possibilities of being stronger together.
Built around cultural fit and mutual ambition, Merge Express delivers a structured path to merger — fast, founder-first, and built to preserve what makes your agency special.
No pitch decks. No endless courtship. Just serious conversations with real alignment.
More Growth, Less Stress
More Growth, Less Stress
More Growth, Less Stress
How Merge Express Works:
How Merge Express Works:
How Merge Express Works:
Discovery & Diagnositics
We begin by comprehensively assessing your agency’s operational health, growth drivers, cultural values, and leadership readiness. This identifies areas for optimization and ensures that your agency is match-fit for the right partner.
Matchmaking & Term Sheet
We introduce you to culturally aligned agencies based on strategy, geography, capability and ambition. If there's a spark, we help you structure terms and issue an LOI.
Due Diligence & Deal Close
We manage valuation alignment, due diligence, and the close — guiding both sides through negotiation and into integration.
More Growth, Less Stress
More Growth, Less Stress
More Growth, Less Stress
Who's it for?
Who's it for?
Who's it for?
Merge Express is designed for agencies that:
Are founder-led, values-driven, and profitable
Are between $500K–$2M in EBITDA
Want to expand capability, talent or geography
Aren’t ready to sell — but don’t want to go it alone
Believe in partnership, not hierarchy
If that’s you, let’s talk.
Merge Express is designed for agencies that:
Are founder-led, values-driven, and profitable
Are between $500K–$2M in EBITDA
Want to expand capability, talent or geography
Aren’t ready to sell — but don’t want to go it alone
Believe in partnership, not hierarchy
If that’s you, let’s talk.
Merge Express is designed for agencies that:
Are founder-led, values-driven, and profitable
Are between $500K–$2M in EBITDA
Want to expand capability, talent or geography
Aren’t ready to sell — but don’t want to go it alone
Believe in partnership, not hierarchy
If that’s you, let’s talk.
More Growth, Less Stress
More Growth, Less Stress
More Growth, Less Stress
Why it works
Why it works
Why it works
Cultural fit
comes first
Cultural fit
comes first
Cultural fit
comes first
Faster
than traditional M&A.
Faster
than traditional M&A.
Faster
than traditional M&A.
Control
remains yours
Control
remains yours
Control
remains yours
Built for founders
like you
Built for founders
like you
Built for founders
like you
More Growth, Less Stress
More Growth, Less Stress
More Growth, Less Stress
What does it cost?
Merge Express is structured in phases all of which are covered by a low monthly fee.
It's designed to protect your time, your upside, and your momentum.
Phase 1 – Join, Be Seen, Find a match
Phase 1 – Join, Be Seen, Find a match
We complete onboarding with a rapid agency diagnostic which includes valuation appraisal , agency profile and GC Index profiles of leadership team.
Your agency is featured in the Merge Express network and actively positioned in our ongoing founder conversations.
We bring you introductory meetings with other like-minded founders.
Commencement: 0-1 Month
We complete onboarding with a rapid agency diagnostic which includes valuation appraisal , agency profile and GC Index profiles of leadership team.
Your agency is featured in the Merge Express network and actively positioned in our ongoing founder conversations.
We bring you introductory meetings with other like-minded founders.
Commencement: 0-1 Month
We complete onboarding with a rapid agency diagnostic which includes valuation appraisal , agency profile and GC Index profiles of leadership team.
Your agency is featured in the Merge Express network and actively positioned in our ongoing founder conversations.
We bring you introductory meetings with other like-minded founders.
Commencement: 0-1 Month
Phases 2 & 3 – Structure a deal, LOI
Phases 2 & 3 – Structure a deal, LOI
Once you have found a potential partners this phase includes valuation modelling, deal structure development, and preparation of a Letter of Intent (LOI).
Timing: 1-2 Months
Once you have found a potential partners this phase includes valuation modelling, deal structure development, and preparation of a Letter of Intent (LOI).
Timing: 1-2 Months
Once you have found a potential partners this phase includes valuation modelling, deal structure development, and preparation of a Letter of Intent (LOI).
Timing: 1-2 Months
Phases 4 & 5 – Due Diligence, Close & Launch
Phases 4 & 5 – Due Diligence, Close & Launch
Over the next two months, we project manage all commercial, legal and cultural due diligence — right through to deal close and launch support. You will require your own legal and financial advice as we are facilitating the deal and cannot advocate for either party.
We can assist with merger friendly financial and legal advisors through our networks, or you can use your existing advisors.
Timing: 1-2 Months
Costs for phases 1-5:
Agency Futures charges a low and flat monthly fee
Minimum commitment of 6 months - cancel with 1 months notice
Over the next two months, we project manage all commercial, legal and cultural due diligence — right through to deal close and launch support. You will require your own legal and financial advice as we are facilitating the deal and cannot advocate for either party.
We can assist with merger friendly financial and legal advisors through our networks, or you can use your existing advisors.
Timing: 1-2 Months
Costs for phases 1-5:
Agency Futures charges a low and flat monthly fee
Minimum commitment of 6 months - cancel with 1 months notice
Over the next two months, we project manage all commercial, legal and cultural due diligence — right through to deal close and launch support. You will require your own legal and financial advice as we are facilitating the deal and cannot advocate for either party.
We can assist with merger friendly financial and legal advisors through our networks, or you can use your existing advisors.
Timing: 1-2 Months
Costs for phases 1-5:
Agency Futures charges a low and flat monthly fee
Minimum commitment of 6 months - cancel with 1 months notice
At Closing – Choose Your Path
At Closing – Choose Your Path
Option 1: Success Fee
Fee shared proprtionally by both agencies.
Option 2: Strategic Partnership
Equity in the merged entity.
Agency Futures remains involved post-close as a long-term advisor and will be on hand should you wish to exit in the future.
Please contact us for details.
Option 1: Success Fee
Fee shared proprtionally by both agencies.
Option 2: Strategic Partnership
Equity in the merged entity.
Agency Futures remains involved post-close as a long-term advisor and will be on hand should you wish to exit in the future.
Please contact us for details.
Option 1: Success Fee
Fee shared proprtionally by both agencies.
Option 2: Strategic Partnership
Equity in the merged entity.
Agency Futures remains involved post-close as a long-term advisor and will be on hand should you wish to exit in the future.
Please contact us for details.
Get Started
Get Started
Get Started
More Growth, Less Stress
More Growth, Less Stress
More Growth, Less Stress
What Founders Are Saying
What Founders Are Saying
What Founders Are Saying
"I have known the Agency Futures team for almost 5 years and worked with them on both growth planning and transaction advisory. We have been super impressed with both the quality of the work and the breadth of the international network that these guys bring. I'd have no qualms about hiring the team again... and probably will."
Stephen Brown, CEO Fuse create
Toronto
"Being previous agency owners means that the team really understands our business and this shows in the ongoing quality of their recommendations."
Matt Bachle, CEO, Grade
Sydney
"I rely on Doug's experience to guide us through some of the challenges that face a young digital agency. His experience offers us vital perspective and pragmatic solutions for meeting those challenges."
James Hsieh, CEO, Cybertegic
Australia
"I have known the Agency Futures team for almost 5 years and worked with them on both growth planning and transaction advisory. We have been super impressed with both the quality of the work and the breadth of the international network that these guys bring. I'd have no qualms about hiring the team again... and probably will."
Stephen Brown, CEO Fuse create
Toronto
"Being previous agency owners means that the team really understands our business and this shows in the ongoing quality of their recommendations."
Matt Bachle, CEO, Grade
Sydney
"I rely on Doug's experience to guide us through some of the challenges that face a young digital agency. His experience offers us vital perspective and pragmatic solutions for meeting those challenges."
James Hsieh, CEO, Cybertegic
Australia
"I have known the Agency Futures team for almost 5 years and worked with them on both growth planning and transaction advisory. We have been super impressed with both the quality of the work and the breadth of the international network that these guys bring. I'd have no qualms about hiring the team again... and probably will."
Stephen Brown, CEO Fuse create
Toronto
"Being previous agency owners means that the team really understands our business and this shows in the ongoing quality of their recommendations."
Matt Bachle, CEO, Grade
Sydney
"I rely on Doug's experience to guide us through some of the challenges that face a young digital agency. His experience offers us vital perspective and pragmatic solutions for meeting those challenges."
James Hsieh, CEO, Cybertegic
Australia
"I have known the Agency Futures team for almost 5 years and worked with them on both growth planning and transaction advisory. We have been super impressed with both the quality of the work and the breadth of the international network that these guys bring. I'd have no qualms about hiring the team again... and probably will."
Stephen Brown, CEO Fuse create
Toronto
"Being previous agency owners means that the team really understands our business and this shows in the ongoing quality of their recommendations."
Matt Bachle, CEO, Grade
Sydney
"I rely on Doug's experience to guide us through some of the challenges that face a young digital agency. His experience offers us vital perspective and pragmatic solutions for meeting those challenges."
James Hsieh, CEO, Cybertegic
Australia
"I have known the Agency Futures team for almost 5 years and worked with them on both growth planning and transaction advisory. We have been super impressed with both the quality of the work and the breadth of the international network that these guys bring. I'd have no qualms about hiring the team again... and probably will."
Stephen Brown, CEO Fuse create
Toronto
"Being previous agency owners means that the team really understands our business and this shows in the ongoing quality of their recommendations."
Matt Bachle, CEO, Grade
Sydney
"I rely on Doug's experience to guide us through some of the challenges that face a young digital agency. His experience offers us vital perspective and pragmatic solutions for meeting those challenges."
James Hsieh, CEO, Cybertegic
Australia
"I have known the Agency Futures team for almost 5 years and worked with them on both growth planning and transaction advisory. We have been super impressed with both the quality of the work and the breadth of the international network that these guys bring. I'd have no qualms about hiring the team again... and probably will."
Stephen Brown, CEO Fuse create
Toronto
"Being previous agency owners means that the team really understands our business and this shows in the ongoing quality of their recommendations."
Matt Bachle, CEO, Grade
Sydney
"I rely on Doug's experience to guide us through some of the challenges that face a young digital agency. His experience offers us vital perspective and pragmatic solutions for meeting those challenges."
James Hsieh, CEO, Cybertegic
Australia
"I have known the Agency Futures team for almost 5 years and worked with them on both growth planning and transaction advisory. We have been super impressed with both the quality of the work and the breadth of the international network that these guys bring. I'd have no qualms about hiring the team again... and probably will."
Stephen Brown, CEO Fuse create
Toronto
"Being previous agency owners means that the team really understands our business and this shows in the ongoing quality of their recommendations."
Matt Bachle, CEO, Grade
Sydney
"I rely on Doug's experience to guide us through some of the challenges that face a young digital agency. His experience offers us vital perspective and pragmatic solutions for meeting those challenges."
James Hsieh, CEO, Cybertegic
Australia
"I have known the Agency Futures team for almost 5 years and worked with them on both growth planning and transaction advisory. We have been super impressed with both the quality of the work and the breadth of the international network that these guys bring. I'd have no qualms about hiring the team again... and probably will."
Stephen Brown, CEO Fuse create
Toronto
"Being previous agency owners means that the team really understands our business and this shows in the ongoing quality of their recommendations."
Matt Bachle, CEO, Grade
Sydney
"I rely on Doug's experience to guide us through some of the challenges that face a young digital agency. His experience offers us vital perspective and pragmatic solutions for meeting those challenges."
James Hsieh, CEO, Cybertegic
Australia
Do I have to give up ownership?
No. Most Merge Express deals involve shared equity and joint leadership.
What if there’s no match?
Do both sides pay?
What’s the average timeline?
Do I have to give up ownership?
No. Most Merge Express deals involve shared equity and joint leadership.
What if there’s no match?
Do both sides pay?
What’s the average timeline?
Do I have to give up ownership?
No. Most Merge Express deals involve shared equity and joint leadership.
What if there’s no match?
Do both sides pay?
What’s the average timeline?
More Growth, Less Stress
More Growth, Less Stress
More Growth, Less Stress
Curious what a merger could look like for your agency?
Let’s have a real conversation — founder to founder. No pitch. Just possibility.
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