Guiding prospective buyers of sites into the industry

Our key focus is to be your business advisor, not just your business broker. We match you with the right partner and site, negotiating the best possible business solution, guiding you through the process of drawing up a business plan, due diligence compliance, application for finance, oil company interviews, fuel retail license approval - among other things. 

The PetroCONNECT Advisory, Legal and Finance team play a key role in understanding your needs, matching you to the right partner and/or site, negotiating the best possible business solution, guiding you through the process of drawing up a business plan, due diligence compliance, applying for finance, oil company interview preparations, fuel retail license approval - among other things. Furthermore, poor, or biased service from brokers in the industry has made it difficult for young entrepreneurs to enter the dealer network. Our key focus is to be your business advisor, not your business broker. After a successful change of ownership, we continue our supporting role throughout your journey supported by the various divisions of PetroCONNECT connecting you with the right people. 

PetroCONNECT offers buyers the following services and solutions:

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A professional portal of sites for sale across all brands

The portal offers prospective buyers a comprehensive platform to evaluate new site opportunities across multiple brands. Our portal enables new buyers to stay up to date with new site opportunities that match their unique criteria.

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Unbiased, quality service and mentorship

Our team carefully evaluates prospective buyers of sites and connect them with existing opportunities in the dealer network. Included in each successful transaction, PetroCONNECT offers the time of a dedicated industry operational excellence advisor to help new buyers and sellers forge a sustainable, long-term relationship

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Access to sustainable funding and equity solutions

PetroCONNECT works closely with major financial services providers and has partnered with a major bank, Nedbank, to offer tailor-made funding models. Our focus is to support and qualify new buyers with sustainable financing solutions, so to empower new entrepreneurs to successfully enter and grow within the industry.

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Accredited support and DOE licensing assistance

Our Advisory, Legal and Finance team and a network of partners are here to support a new buyer throughout the entire process - every step of the way. We understand that investing into a business in the energy sector is a time-intensive process and manage expectations accordingly from our experience in the industry. We offer you this service as part of the deal. We make certain we get all the balls rolling as quickly as possible and offer you the professional service needed at this time. We stand by you every step of the way until the changeover of the site is done.