New York-Based Ghostwriting & Thought Leadership Agency with Proprietary Talent Network

Valuation: $3,100,000

Revenue: $3,863,428

EBITDA: $438,003

Year Established: 2008

A premium, relationship-led writing agency that matches high-calibre clients with elite writers, editors, and content strategists, delivering book collaborations, executive thought leadership, and speechwriting at the top end of the market with its own awards and conference.

The business has built an unmatched talent network of 4,000 vetted writers (with access to a wider universe of 20,000+), a proven four-step matching methodology, and a track record of nearly 1,000 placements with an estimated ~95% success rate. Revenue is anchored by high-margin search & placement fees plus participation in project economics, with meaningful upside through expanded enterprise partnerships, retainers, and productised education.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a strategic acquirer seeking a category-defining brand with unique capabilities in a sector at peak demand. Umbra’s proprietary talent ecosystem, entrenched reputation within the elite writing community, and proven high-success matching methodology create a defensible competitive moat that would be difficult to replicate. With infrastructure and scalable delivery already established, a buyer can accelerate growth through enterprise partnerships and expanded product offerings, without rebuilding core operational foundations.

Key Figures

Status:

Live

Valuation:

$3,100,000

Revenue:

$3,863,428

EBITDA:

$438,003

EBITDA Multiple:

4x

Year Established:

2008

Location:

New York

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Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement
	
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Company Name:  Capital A Group Ltd
Address: 13 Hanover Sq, London , W1S 1HN
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Print Name:  ANDY DAY
Title: CEO
Date:  04/05/2026

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Revenue (USD)

EBITDA (USD)

Revenue Source (%)

Retainer: 0%

Project: 100%

Service Source (%)

Book Writing & Placement: 75%

Thought Leadership Content: 15%

Speechwriting: 5%

Events & Education: 5%

Client Profile (%)

B2B: 50%

B2C: 50%

Industries Served (%)

Corporate & Consulting: 30%

Entrepreneurial / Founder-Led Businesses: 20%

Political & Public Affairs: 15%

Healthcare & Life Sciences: 10%

Publishing & Media: 10%

Nonprofit & Foundations: 10%

Technology & SaaS: 5%

Additional Information

- 4,000+ vetted elite writers (20,000+ extended network access) forming a highly defensible talent ecosystem

- Proven proprietary matching model with strong placement track record and repeat client demand

- Premium brand authority reinforced by owned industry conference, national awards programme, and original research

- Owned audience platform (~5,000 engaged subscribers) with scalable community monetisation potential

- Profitable IP initiatives (conference + education) with clear runway for recurring, high-margin growth

- Clear scalability via enterprise partnerships, retainers, larger deal sizes, and expanded professional education

The Process

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Due Diligence
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Closing
All agreements are signed and funds are transferred. Congratulations!

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