Stop building
someone
else's dream.
The right business doesn't have to be built from scratch — it just has to be found. Five Ten Exchange connects East Bay buyers with local owners ready to hand off something remarkable.
East Bay only
Oakland · Berkeley · Alameda & beyond
Free valuation
Know what your business is worth today
No brokers
Connect directly — keep 100% of the proceeds
AI-matched
Every buyer scored against your listing
For buyers
Between jobs?
This is your
moment.
The East Bay has a once-in-a-generation wave of business transitions happening right now. Retirement-ready owners are choosing between real buyers and PE-backed chains.
You have capital, you know these neighborhoods, and you're ready to own something real. The best businesses go fast — and private equity is already at the door.
Browse East Bay businesses →10k+
Baby Boomer owners retire daily in the US
70%
Have no family successor lined up
2–3×
More deals closing than 5 years ago
Now
The window before PE locks up inventory
For sellers
Not a transaction.
A transition.
When owners can't find the right successor, private equity firms move in. The business gets rebranded, staff gets cut, prices go up. Your regulars lose the place they love.
Five Ten Exchange gives East Bay owners a real alternative — a private, personal way to find the buyer who'll carry your story forward, not erase it.
Free tool
What's your business worth?
Most East Bay owners undervalue what they've built. Get an instant estimate — no signup required for the quick look.
Enter your cash flow to see an instant estimate
Full report includes 7 value drivers + an AI-written analysis of your specific business
How it works
Simple. Private. Personal.
01
Create your profile
Sellers list with key details. Buyers tell us what they're looking for. Everything stays private until you're ready.
02
Get matched by AI
Our matching engine scores every listing against your goals — budget, industry, location, experience. Real explanations, not star ratings.
03
Connect on your terms
When there's mutual interest, we open a private channel. You control who sees your financials. No cold calls. No broker taking 10%.
Why 510
Hyper-local by design.
We only serve the East Bay — Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Emeryville, Walnut Creek, Richmond, and every neighborhood in between.
We know these streets
National platforms don't know the difference between Temescal and Rockridge. We do. That context makes better matches.
Community stays local
When an East Bay business sells to a local buyer, money circulates here. Staff keeps their jobs. Regulars keep their spot.
Real trust, faster
Buyers and sellers here share neighborhoods. That common ground builds trust faster than any platform feature.
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The right buyer
is closer than
you think.
Join East Bay owners and buyers finding each other — before PE does.