Why ETA and Exit Readiness Matter

The Canadian economy is on the verge of a massive succession crisis—over 75% of small business owners plan to retire in the next decade. Yet, far too few Black entrepreneurs are positioned to capitalize on these transitions due to structural barriers, lack of access to capital, and gaps in acquisition literacy. At the same time, Black-owned businesses face systemic hurdles when scaling and exiting, often selling below value or failing to exit at all—resulting in significant lost equity and economic leakage from Black communities.

The solution?

A dual strategy.

By preparing new Black entrepreneurs to buy into ownership and empowering current Black founders to exit with value, the Black ETA Alliance closes the wealth loop and unlocks the full cycle of enterprise equity.

Our Flagship: The Legacy Curriculum

Aspiring Searchers ready to acquire and grow existing businesses, and
Black Founders seeking to scale their enterprises toward meaningful, wealth-building exits.

Legacy is our signature, end-to-end learning and support platform designed to fuel Black entrepreneurial success through Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) and strategic exit-readiness. It’s built for:

Where Innovation, Inclusion & Impact Converge

Whether you're purchasing your first company or preparing to sell the business you’ve poured your soul into, Legacy provides a culturally grounded, results-driven ecosystem to guide you every step of the way.

Culturally Aligned Mentorship & Executive Coaching

ETA & Exit-Readiness Capacity Building

Build the mindset, skillset, and toolset needed to navigate acquisitions or prepare for high-value exits with confidence and clarity.

What Legacy Delivers:

Receive guidance from seasoned Black professionals who understand the cultural, financial, and structural barriers to ownership and success — and how to overcome them.

Valuation Literacy & Investment Thesis Development

Understand what your business is truly worth, craft compelling narratives for investors, and identify growth opportunities with precision.

Diverse, Conscious Capital Access

Gain connections to capital sources that reflect our values — including equity, debt, Islamic-compliant, and diaspora-conscious financial instruments.

Curated Acquisition & Succession Pipelines

Access a pipeline of vetted acquisition targets and succession-ready businesses tailored to your goals, geography, and sector.

Operational Support from Acquisition to Exit

From due diligence to deal structuring, from operational scaling to succession planning — Legacy walks with you through every phase of the entrepreneurial journey.