Where Florida Business Owners Turn for Strategic Exits

Sailfish Equity Advisors began over 25 years ago on the shores of Florida’s Gulf Coast. What started as a local transactional partner has grown into one of Florida’s leading M&A advisory firms, serving business owners from Pensacola to Miami and everywhere in between.

Our mission has never changed—we help business owners unlock maximum value from their life’s work—but our reach, resources, and results have expanded significantly under Sarah and Rajiv’s stewardship.

Strategic Partners in Growth, Exit, and Legacy

Rajiv Khatri
With a background in scaling startups to $50M+ and executing high-level exits, Rajiv is a master strategist and negotiator who understands the financial, emotional, and operational nuances of selling a business. He’s built and sold companies across multiple sectors—digital media, e-commerce, travel, and more—and brings that real-world knowledge to the table with every client.

Rajiv’s network of private equity firms and strategic buyers allows Sailfish to unlock deal opportunities many firms simply can’t reach.

Sarah Khatri
A marketing visionary and global leadership coach, Sarah brings over 20 years of entrepreneurial and branding expertise to every client engagement. Her strategic insight helps business owners stand out in competitive markets and attract top-dollar offers. As a certified John Maxwell trainer, Sarah has coached leaders around the world, and she now uses that same empowerment-driven approach to guide business owners through one of the most important transitions of their lives.

Sarah is passionate about creating outcomes that are not only profitable, but purposeful—and she’s deeply committed to uplifting underrepresented voices and women in leadership.

Together, Sarah and Rajiv offer the perfect blend of marketing brilliance, financial acumen, and mission-driven leadership.

Our Reach in Florida

For more than 25 years, Sailfish has been trusted by business owners across the state:

• Northwest Florida – From Pensacola to Panama City, helping Gulf Coast owners plan and execute successful exits.

• Central Florida – Orlando, Tampa, and surrounding markets where growth and buyer demand are strong.

• South Florida – Miami, Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale, where we’ve facilitated hundreds of millions in transaction value.

What Makes Us Different

• 25+ Years of Proven Results – We’ve helped sell over 1,000 Florida businesses, generating hundreds of millions in client value.

• Strategic Storytelling that Sells – We position your business like a brand—with clarity, confidence, and marketing that attracts qualified, strategic buyers.

• Hands-On Guidance – You’re never a number. We walk with you through every step—from valuation to closing—with integrity, insight, and care.

• Real-World Experience – We’ve been in your shoes. We’ve built, scaled, and sold our own businesses. That means we understand how much this decision matters—and how to get it right.

• Faith-Driven Leadership – We lead with purpose. Our values shape our process and our partnerships. Every deal is a reflection of the legacy you’ve built—and the future you’re stepping into.

Who We Serve

We’ve sold over a thousand businesses across Florida in the past 25 years, from main street operations to lower middle market companies. Our client base spans construction, healthcare, B2B services, retail, logistics, manufacturing, and more.

What makes Sailfish different is our ability to bring real-world business ownership experience into every deal, helping clients not just sell their businesses, but exit well.

Your Legacy. Our Mission.

At Sailfish Equity Advisors, we believe selling your business should be a milestone worth celebrating, not a maze of stress and uncertainty. With Sarah and Rajiv at the helm, you get more than a brokerage—you get a team that understands your vision and has the tools to make it happen.

Let’s Start the Conversation
If you’re thinking about selling your Florida business—now or years from now—we’d love to hear your story and explore how we can help.