FAQs

The success of our model depends on working with brokers to buy businesses. We are broker agnostic, but if you don't have a business broker, we can point you in the direction of some options. Contact us at hello@genshare.com.au to learn more.

We have clear qualification criteria for buying businesses. All key criteria are listed on our business brokers page.

Our business model depends on buying businesses that meet a simple set of criteria. If your business meets some — but not all — of the criteria, we will be less likely to consider it. We'd encourage you to reach out if you're unsure, and we'll give you an honest assessment.

Our AI-enabled platform facilitates transaction, talent sourcing, and transition processes. It enables us to execute acquisitions efficiently, often with a 6-week timeline between the Heads of Agreement being signed and completion. This includes a due diligence process.

Yes. Genshare supports talent sourcing and qualification, but ultimate selection requires guidance and approval from the retiring seller. Your business is your legacy — we take that seriously.

Business continuity is a non-negotiable for us. In order to achieve this, we have a comprehensive transition process, often lasting several months. During this period, the seller does an exhaustive handover to the new leader, with the support of a dedicated Genshare Business Support Partner, whose primary responsibility is to support a successful integration. The seller stays on as an adviser for a minimum of several months. We see the transition period as a true partnership between the seller and new leader.

Yes. We welcome talent from all different kinds of backgrounds. In fact, most of the talent we work with have never owned their own businesses. We look for talent who can demonstrate a range of transferable skills, including leadership, strategic thinking, management and more.

The benefit of becoming a Genshare business leader is that you don’t need to outlay any personal capital. This means there are no upfront costs to you. You will have the opportunity to realise majority business ownership without the level of financial risk that typically accompanies a business purchase.

Simply fill out this form and we'll be in touch if there are any relevant opportunities.

When you become a Genshare business leader, you’ll receive an initial equity grant of up to 15% and a pathway to majority ownership based on business performance. The more value you create for the business, the sooner you’ll be able to increase your equity stake.

Genshare provides ongoing support for business leaders. In addition to a dedicated Business Support Partner — who is charged with supporting a successful transition and providing ongoing strategic support — we also offer learning and development opportunities, mentoring, and network events.

You will be employed by the business you are leading.

At a minimum, you will receive all statutory workplace benefits, complying with federal law. Beyond those, individual businesses within the network will have their own HR policies in place.

Our business acquisition process typically takes 6 weeks from a heads of agreement being signed to completion. Beyond the acquisition, there is also a transition period, during which a formal handover between the business seller and new leader will occur. The transition period typically lasts several months.

Genshare puts leaders and key team members on a pathway to majority ownership. However, Genshare will always retain a minority ownership of businesses in the network.

Genshare works exclusively through business brokers to acquire SMEs. We rely on brokers to identify suitable vendors and facilitate introductions. If you have a client whose business meets our acquisition criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

Our full acquisition criteria are listed on the Brokers page. In general, we look for profitable, established SMEs with a willing seller, stable revenue, and a strong existing team. We are sector-agnostic but focus on businesses that can benefit from next-generation leadership.

You can submit a listing directly through our Brokers page using the enquiry form. We'll review your submission and get back to you promptly. Our AI-enabled platform helps us assess opportunities quickly.

We aim to respond to all broker enquiries within two business days. Our platform is designed to accelerate the assessment process, so you can expect a clear and timely response on whether a listing is a potential fit.

We are broker agnostic. Whether you’re a boutique local firm or a national network, we welcome enquiries from all licensed business brokers. What matters most to us is the quality and fit of the business being presented.