The people on your deal.
"We built Vanla so business owners get the same quality of advice a $200M company gets: a real valuation, a prepared business, and a competitive process."Paul Cheetham, founder
$182M+closedHarvard MBAfounderOne senior advisorfirst call to closeRepresentationsuccess fee only, nothing owed unless you sell
Paul Cheetham
Founder and CEO
Paul Cheetham is a business intermediary and M&A advisor helping owners buy and sell lower middle market businesses with clarity and structure. He works directly with clients through valuation, positioning, buyer outreach, negotiation, and closing, providing practical guidance at each stage. With experience in business ownership, valuation, and transactions, Paul brings a grounded, real-world approach to M&A, helping owners understand value drivers, buyer perspective, and what's needed for a smooth transaction. He founded Vanla Group after seeing many owners underserved in the sale process, either passed between disconnected advisors or given generic advice for a major decision. The goal was a more personal, transparent advisory experience with direct access to a small, experienced team from start to finish.
- 12+ Years in M&A
- Harvard MBA
With Paul, on every deal.
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Cameron Kolb
M&A Advisor
Cameron Kolb is a business intermediary and M&A advisor helping owners understand, grow, and ultimately transition their businesses. He works directly with clients on valuation, exit planning, buyer outreach, negotiation, and transaction execution, providing practical guidance throughout the sale process.
- 17+ Transactions Closed
- $50M+ Transaction Value
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David Tracey
M&A Advisor
David Tracey is a Vancouver-based entrepreneur, investor, and business advisor with a focus on technology, innovation, and strategic growth. He is an M&A advisor at Vanla Group, working with buyers and sellers on lower-middle-market transactions.
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Nik Avendano
Operations Director
Nik runs operations at Vanla Group and builds the engine that brings business owners to the firm and puts their companies in front of the right buyers. He has spent a decade as a lead generation architect and pocket CMO for companies in home services, SaaS, real estate, marketing and consulting.
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Voya Cheetham
HR and PR Director
Voya draws on her background in writing and both graphic and interior design to bring a thoughtful, balanced perspective to brand management. At Vanla Group, she specializes in aligning marketing materials with the unique identity of each business listing, ensuring every piece, whether written or visual, feels authentic and intentional.
Three commitments, every deal.
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Your business stays private.
NDAs before anything moves. We never share your name, your revenue or your intentions with a buyer without your sign-off.
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We don't get paid unless you close.
No retainers, no listing fees, no hourly rate. Our fee is a percentage of the transaction at close. If nothing closes, you owe nothing.
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You'll always know where things stand.
A structured process with clear milestones. No radio silence and no chasing. You hear from us before you think to ask.
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Ready to talk to the team?
A confidential conversation about where your business is and what a sale could look like. Nothing owed unless you close.