Ottawa is Canada's capital, a technology and public-sector economy with a strong services base. Every Ottawa business listed on ExitToBuy is verified — financials, ownership and financing eligibility reviewed — before buyers ever see it, with deals from $250,000 to $25 million.
Ottawa is part of the Ontario market, where demand runs strongest across software and professional and home services. Buyers often compare Ottawa with nearby Hamilton, London, Mississauga. Lower-mid-market companies change hands as founders retire, relocate or move on.
A listing does not go live on ExitToBuy until its core numbers are checked: reported revenue and earnings, ownership and transferability, and whether the deal is likely to qualify for acquisition financing — including the Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) and BDC financing. Escrow is part of every transaction, and financing can be arranged inside the deal.
The most-searched Ottawa sectors on ExitToBuy include software, professional and home services, healthcare and medical practices, construction and the trades and hospitality and travel. Browse every Ottawa listing by industry, or explore the wider Ontario market.
How many businesses are for sale in Ottawa?
The number changes continuously as sellers and brokers post new listings. Every Ottawa business on ExitToBuy has passed verification, so the count you see is live.
What does a business in Ottawa cost?
ExitToBuy focuses on the $250,000 to $25 million range. Asking prices in Ottawa depend on industry, earnings and location.
Can I finance a Ottawa acquisition?
Yes. Many Canadian acquisitions qualify for the Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) or BDC financing, arranged inside the transaction alongside a buyer down payment and, in some cases, vendor financing.
Which industries are strongest in Ottawa?
On ExitToBuy, Ottawa's most active sectors include software, professional and home services, healthcare and medical practices, construction and the trades — though verified businesses are listed across all industries.