Waldemar Halek

Company Overview

Transworld Business Advisors of Ontario is one of the largest business brokerage and M&A advisory firms in Canada, headquartered in Toronto and serving the entire province of Ontario. We specialize in the confidential sale of main street and lower middle market businesses valued between $500K–$25M.

Our team of 14+ experienced professionals provides sell-side representation, valuations, and exit strategies for privately held companies across industries. We have developed particular strength in manufacturing, distribution, services (B2B and B2C), logistics, technology, and healthcare, while also working with family-owned businesses, professional services, and niche sectors.

Backed by Transworld’s global network of 250+ offices and 45+ years of experience, and with more than 15,000 transactions closed worldwide, we combine Ontario market knowledge with international reach. Our mission is simple: to help business owners maximize value in their exit and connect buyers with quality opportunities.

Services Offered

Sell-Side Representation – Confidential sales of main street and lower middle market companies ($500K–$25M).

M&A Advisory – Guidance on complex divestitures, recapitalizations, and strategic acquisitions.

Business Valuations & Exit Planning – Market-based valuations, readiness assessments, and structured exit strategies.

Franchise Sales – New franchise placements and resales of existing franchise units.

Buy-Side Mandates – Support for individuals, investment groups, and corporations acquiring businesses across Ontario.

Succession & Partner Exits – Advisory for family-owned and partner-owned businesses navigating generational or ownership transitions.

Virtual Consultations – Online and phone consultations available for business owners across Ontario.

Broker Profile

Waldemar Halek is the President and Owner of Transworld Business Advisors of Ontario. He leads a team specializing in confidential business sales and sell-side M&A transactions for privately held companies in the $500K–$25M range.

With 25+ years of experience in corporate finance, private equity, and accounting, Waldemar has advised on transactions exceeding $2 billion. His expertise spans valuations, divestitures, acquisitions, due diligence, and strategic exits.

Waldemar’s industry background includes manufacturing, distribution, services, logistics, healthcare, technology, and retail. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada (CPA, CA) and a Certified Public Accountant in the U.S. (Illinois). He also holds an Executive MBA from the Kellogg-Schulich program (Northwestern University & York University).

Areas Served

Ontario, Canada

Affiliations

IBBA, M&A Source CPA Canada, CPA USA