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About Us

Who We Are

Ready Scale Exit is a strategic growth advisory built exclusively for mid-market founders.

We help business owners remove operational bottlenecks, install scalable management systems, and unlock the true enterprise value of what they have built.

Whether your goal is an outright sale, a strategic recapitalization, or stepping back to enjoy ownership dividends — we provide the operator playbook to make it happen.

Our Philosophy

Diagnose. Systematize. Monetize.

A three-step methodology engineered to turn owner-dependent businesses into transferable, high-multiple assets.

  • Diagnose – Benchmark operational bottlenecks, uncover owner dependencies, and identify the highest-leverage valuation gaps.
  • Systematize – Embed battle-tested playbooks, automations, and fractional leadership to build a self-operating enterprise.
  • Monetize – Execute strategic positioning, optimize deal structure, and capture maximum valuation on your terms.

Why Founders Trust Us

Built by operators and dealmakers who have sat on your side of the table.

  • Operator-Led Execution: We don't hand over 100-page theoretical slide decks. We embed directly to build the systems alongside your leadership team.
  • Proven Scale & Deal Record: Over €100M+ in scaled revenues, tier-one VC modeling, and hundreds of structured transactions without losses.
  • Total Discretion & Alignment: We protect your competitive advantage, team stability, and legacy throughout every stage of the process.

The Founders

Owen Matheson, co-founder of Ready Scale Exit

Owen Matheson

17+ Years in Private Market Transactions.

Owen is a highly sought after Strategic Connector of people and opportunities with a strong track record of unlocking growth for business owners. Having built one of Australia's largest networks of Australian private SME owners from over 100,000 cold calls over 20 years. Here to serve you in unlocking your next chapter - connecting you with the right strategic partners with aligned values and vision to make good things happen.

Richard Quintana, co-founder of Ready Scale Exit

Richard Quintana

Branding, Operations, and Community.

He builds the systems and story that make a business work without the founder in the room — which is the whole point.

Where Do You Stand?

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