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384 Inverness Parkway, Suite 240
Englewood, Colorado 80112
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About the Company
Valued Representation… It’s the meaning behind our name; it’s what we deliver to every client.
VR Business Sales / Mergers & Acquisitions are proud of its heritage as the leader in sales and transfer of the privately-held business since 1979. It is even prouder knowing that it has helped hundreds of thousands of families live the American dream of business ownership. These same people are those who make up the business communities in every town and city, and who drive job creation and economies.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Leo Bortolotto is a skilled business broker based in Denver, Colorado, with a distinctive combination of real-world entrepreneurial experience and professional merger & acquisition expertise. He has lived in Colorado for over 30 years and thoroughly enjoys the lifestyle Colorado has to offer. After founding, growing, and successfully selling his own small business — which he led for 13 years — Leo knows firsthand the challenges and opportunities that come with building a company, scaling operations, and preparing for a strategic exit.
As a Business Broker with VR Mile High Business Sales, Leo now dedicates his career to helping other business owners navigate the complex process of exiting their companies through acquisition. His approach blends practical business valuation, tailored exit planning, marketing, and deal structuring skills with deep empathy for the emotional and financial aspects of selling a business — because he’s walked in your shoes.
Leo’s clients benefit from his ability to clearly communicate complex concepts, anticipate buyer and seller concerns, and craft outcomes that reflect each owner’s unique goals — whether that’s retirement, a new venture, or a legacy transition. He is a trusted advisor for business owners across industries, empowering them to make informed decisions that maximize value and minimize stress.
Services Provided
Exit planning, business valuation, marketing, and business sales
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Colorado — License number FA100102791
Professional Affiliations
International Business Brokers Association - member
Colorado Association of Business Intermediaries - member
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