Lexbury was founded by Mike Cook, a Calgary-based investor who has spent over two decades reviewing, acquiring, and operating private businesses across Alberta. More than 800 businesses reviewed. Not a broker, not a consultant — the actual buyer.
Most buyers want a perfect business at a premium price. They want 18 months of due diligence, an investment banker in the middle, and a process designed for their convenience — not yours. That’s fine if you have the time. But if you don’t, those buyers aren’t going to help you.
Lexbury is built for the other situation. The one where you need to exit — because of health, burnout, a partnership that’s fallen apart, or a retirement that can’t wait any longer. We move in months not years, we deal direct, and we’re honest about what we can pay.
We don’t pretend to offer top-of-market pricing — that requires time you may not have. What we offer instead is speed, certainty, and a deal that actually closes. Transparent process, no broker fees, no surprises at the 11th hour. We use vendor financing to bridge the gap, so you’re not walking away with less than you should.
The name Lexbury comes from our daughters’ names — a reminder that every deal involves real people with real lives. We’ve been on both sides of the table, and we treat every seller the way we’d want to be treated.
