Boutique Investment Bank To The Global SME PropTech Industry

Leveraging our expertise, deep understanding of, and unrivalled relationships within the real estate and built environment technology sector, we provide a bespoke service to growing and established businesses seeking a sale, to make an acquisition, growth equity finance, strategic M&A advice, and more.

Leaders in PropTech M&A

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The only fully PropTech focused global advisory firm.

We offer end-to-end M&A and fundraising services to business owners, investors, founders and management teams. We utilise our decades of experience and deep-seated relationships within this niche area to achieve the best outcomes for our clients in the US, UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia.

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We provide tailored advisory services to entrepreneurs and business owners across the UK, US, Europe, Middle East and Asia.

Example recent transactions

Lerner Associates acted as sole sell-side M&A advisors

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Lerner Associates acted as the sell-side M&A advisors to the sellers in partnership with Exitwise

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Lerner Associates acted as sole sell-side M&A advisors

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Lerner Associates acted as exclusive sell-side M&A advisors to 3D Repo

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Lerner Associates was pleased to act as the exclusive sell-side M&A advisor to the Food For Thought (Mallcomm) shareholders.

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Lerner Associates acted as the exclusive sell-side M&A advisor to Spica Technologies.

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Lerner Associates was pleased to act as the exclusive buy-side advisor to Yardi recognising our longstanding relationship and friendship.

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Lerner Associates acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Findspace.

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Lerner Associates acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to TILT Property Software

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Comprehensive End-to-End M&A Services

Full suite of buy-side, sell-side banking and management consulting services.

Selling Your Business

Services

Leveraging our deep industry experience and relationships, together with our negotiation, strategic and project management skills, we will help you secure the optimal acquirer maximising the value for you and your business, and lead the end-to-end process from initial business discovery through to closing.

Acquiring A Business

Services

Whether looking to identify potential acquisition targets for expansion into new markets or complementary products, we can support the buy-side process, from market mapping through to origination, unlocking targets, negotiation and managing the end-to-end transaction process.

Raise Growth Capital

Services

As you prepare to enter your growth phase and identify new opportunities and initiatives for the business, we can support you in finding the right strategic and financial partner to be by your side to support investment into the business, as well as realise shareholder liquidity.

Advisory & Consultancy

Services

Utilising our industry knowledge as well as commercial, strategic and operational business acumen, we work with both buyers and sellers to support their short, medium and long term strategic M&A initiatives, positioning and leading to successful outcomes.

Selling Your Business
Acquiring A Business
Raise Growth Capital
Advisory & Consultancy

The Sectors We Work In

sectors

Investor
Corporate
Agency
Commercial
Residential
Multifamily
Workplace
Smart Buildings
ESG
Construction
Facilities Management
Real Estate Data Solutions

Ben Lerner

Founder and Managing Director

With over two decades of PropTech experience in operational, strategic and advisory roles, Ben has navigated the complexities of M&A and funding, as an executive Director prior to negotiating the sale of his family business, and since founding Lerner Associates. Having seen first-had the challenges faced by businesses leaders in positioning their businesses for growth, exiting, and acquiring other businesses, Ben recognised the need for an experienced and leading advisory firm, to support the evolution and consolidation of the PropTech industry.

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Hear From Clients We’ve Worked With In The Past

Testimonials

Professional, knowledgeable and flexible

We were pleased with the service, and added value, provided by Michael and Ben. Professional, knowledgeable and flexible.

Gordon Smith

Biproxi/Officespace.com

A pleasure to work with

A pleasure to work with. Supported and guided us every step of the way

Michelle Buxton

Mallcomm

A very professional service

A very professional service complemented by deep industry knowledge. We were delighted with the outcome and felt fully supported throughout

Paul Speariett

We Are Forge

We are immensely appreciative

…Their expertise, commitment and professional approach were instrumental in navigating the complexities of this transaction… ….we are immensely appreciative of their guidance and support…

Harry Haeck

Smartfin VC (Locatee)

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UK:  +44 (0) 203 957 5150
US:  +1 (332) 240-4565

Email Address:
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