The Host Broker

About The Host Broker

Our Company

The Host Broker (a.k.a. The MSP Broker) is a business brokerage for IT service providers based out of beautiful Vancouver, BC, Canada. The Host Broker connects buyers and sellers of IT service providers all around the world. Since 2005, we’ve helped facilitate hundreds of acquisitions.
For Sellers, we market their businesses to our curated list of 1000’s of industry contacts to find qualified buyers. Then we’ll work with you to provide buyers with the materials they need, introduce those who are qualified, and act as a trusted advisor for every step through to close. Read our FAQs for Sellers.
For Buyers, we offer a free mailing list which is distributed weekly with new acquisition opportunities. When a buyer is interested in one of our listings, we provide the materials needed to evaluate the acquisition opportunity, we introduce the seller, and we help you form a competitive bid. Read our FAQs for Buyers.

Our Beginnings

Hartland Ross is the founder of The Host Broker and eBridge Marketing Solutions – an online marketing agency for IT service providers. The Host Broker started off in response to repeated requests from eBridge clients for acquisition opportunities and from those looking to exit the industry. With our extensive industry contacts, and a book of clients keen for growth, we were well positioned to evolve into the M&A space, giving rise to The Host Broker.

Our Team

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Hartland Ross – Founder & Managing Partner

Hartland began his entrepreneurial career in the building materials industry as a successful franchise owner and operator. He followed this up with a stint in the pulp and paper industry before landing positions…

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Devin Rose – Associate

Devin Rose officially joined The Host Broker team in 2022 as an Associate. Devin has worked alongside The Host Broker’s founder Hartland Ross since joining eBridge Marketing Solutions in 2014…

Ready to discuss your next step?

Whether you are considering selling your MSP or looking to acquire an IT services business, The Host Broker can help you understand the market and connect with the right people.