Manufacturing and construction firms are in especially high demand as Texas's industrial base keeps expanding, with data-center buildout alone up 55.2% year over year.
Texas's largest employment sectors, based on BLS state employment data — a proxy for where buyer demand is deepest.
| Sector | Employment |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing (highest in the nation) | 982,800 |
| Retail & Trade | 2,812,500 |
| Professional & Business Services | 2,190,600 |
| Healthcare & Education | 2,009,100 |
| Construction (second-highest in the nation) | 924,900 |
Strategic industrial buyers, private equity firms, master aggregators building multi-location platforms, energy-sector buyers, and logistics consolidators are all active across Texas right now.
See valuation ranges and business types for any industry, whether you're in Austin or anywhere else in Texas.
It depends on your industry and financials, but Texas's manufacturing businesses typically run 4–6x EBITDA, construction and sub-contracting firms 2–3x SDE, and healthcare practices 6–9x EBITDA. Get a free valuation for an exact estimate based on your numbers.
Most sales close in 3–6 months from the start of the process, depending on the business, its financial readiness, and how quickly a qualified buyer is identified.
Yes. Buyer sourcing and negotiations are handled discreetly so your employees, customers, and competitors don’t learn your business is for sale until you’re ready to disclose it.
Strategic industrial buyers, private equity firms, master aggregators building multi-location platforms, energy-sector buyers, and logistics consolidators are all active across Texas right now.