Every day, Project Equity helps business owners transition to employee ownership
Flexible, end-to-end transition services for businesses
We provide comprehensive transition services for partial or full employee ownership (EO). Our services include exploring EO options for your needs, evaluating feasibility, executing custom transition plans, securing capital, and preparing employees for successful ownership.
Our flexible, full-service approach includes expert guidance every step of the way. As a nonprofit organization with more than a decade of experience, we offer unparalleled, unbiased professional counsel and a sliding scale fee structure determined by business size.
Our proven four-step process has helped dozens of small- and medium-sized private businesses transition to thriving employee-owned organizations.
Learn more about each of our services
Pathway to employee ownership
Consultation
Are you curious about how employee ownership can help you meet your goals and about the different types?
Feasibility & Readiness
Is your business a good fit for employee ownership? If so, what type works best? What is a feasible sale price and timeline?
Transition
What structure works best for your business? What role do you want? How can Project Equity support management transitions?
Closing the Sale
How will the sale be financed? And how can Project Equity help bring capital to the transaction?
Thrive Program
How will Project Equity support the business and its new employee-owners?
Why partner with Project Equity?
Employee ownership expertise you can trust
Whether you’re exploring an ESOP, cooperative, or EOT, our experienced team will guide you throughout your EO journey.
A proven record of successful transitions
Since 2017, we’ve helped over 100 business owners preserve what they’ve built—completing 30+ successful transitions.
A flexible approach built around your needs
We offer start-to-finish support that’s tailored to your timeline, your goals, and your team.
Cost-effective capital for your transition
We help you access the financing needed to complete your sale.