Vexit launches to help Puerto Rican businesses plan exit or succession
Four Puerto Rican entrepreneurs have launched Vexit, a program aimed at helping local business owners prepare for sale, succession or retirement — transitions that are often left too late and can lead to financial loss or business closure.
With more than 70% of businesses in Puerto Rico being family-owned or founder-led, the organizers said Vexit seeks to address a widespread lack of planning that can result in conflict, lost value or shutdowns.
The program combines legal, financial, operational and strategic expertise to offer tailored support for business owners.
“Too many businesses lose value or collapse because owners wait until the last moment to plan their exit,” said Freddy Castejón, a founding partner. “Vexit empowers them to act now, securing their legacy with confidence.”
Vexit said the program is built around the following four focus areas:
- Financial strength through tax optimization and value-focused sale planning
- Legal resilience by ensuring structures are in place for seamless ownership transfer
- Operational excellence via process improvements that increase efficiency and worth
- Strategic vision to support both emotional and tactical aspects of succession
Vexit is backed by four Puerto Rican firms with experience supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. The company says the program offers culturally relevant guidance and emphasizes business continuity as part of Puerto Rico’s broader economic resilience.
It will host a master class titled “Strategic Sale or Succession Without Crisis” on Aug. 16 at the Hilton Ponce, during the United Retailers Association convention. Registration is available at www.vexit.co.
