Listing #31180 › Lion Business Advisors

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Listing #31180

Asking Price:
$

Last FY Revenue:
$

Adjusted EBITDA:
$

Location:
Tennessee 

Software & Engineering Analytics Firm – 30+ Year Reputation with Fortune 500 Client

Business Overview: 

This business develops advanced simulation software and analytics solutions used by large manufacturing organizations to optimize production systems, capital investments, and supply chain operations. Founded in 1991, the company has built a strong reputation for solving complex manufacturing challenges using simulation modeling and proprietary software applications.

The firm combines engineering expertise with custom software development to create “Smart Applications” that transform simulation models into practical business tools used by operations managers, engineers, and executives to evaluate production decisions in a risk-free environment. These applications allow companies to simulate operational changes, analyze throughput improvements, and evaluate capital investment strategies before implementation.

The company operates as a fully virtual organization with a distributed team of engineers, data scientists, and developers. This structure allows efficient delivery of services and global client engagement while maintaining low overhead.

Products and Services

Revenue is generated through two primary offerings:

Smart Applications (Approx. 60% of revenue)
Custom simulation-based applications used by enterprise manufacturing clients to model production systems, evaluate operational changes, and optimize performance.

Engineering & Analytics Consulting (Approx. 40% of revenue)
Specialized modeling, engineering, and analytics services supporting complex manufacturing and supply chain environments.

The company also develops internal software tools that automate business processes and enable clients to analyze production systems with minimal simulation expertise.

Key Customer Relationships

The business maintains a long-standing relationship with a major consumer packaged goods manufacturer through a Master Services Agreement. The company’s applications are used by thousands of employees within the client’s organization to support operational decision-making and process optimization.

This relationship provides a strong foundation of recurring project work and continued development opportunities.

Operations

The company operates virtually and provides services globally. Work is performed by a team of highly skilled engineers, modelers, analysts, and developers.

The organization currently includes:

  • Full-time engineering and development staff

  • Data scientists and modeling engineers

  • Software developers

  • Additional independent contractors who support project delivery

This structure allows the business to scale resources efficiently based on client demand.

  • What are the next steps in terms of advisory & process

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  • What is the typical timeline for a transaction?

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Frequently Asked Questions ​

This listing is presented by:

Travis Strack with Lion Business Advisors

Travis Strack

M&A Advisor