The businesses we acquire and invest in
We look for established, owner-managed UK companies with loyal customers, a capable team and room to grow. If that sounds like yours, we would like to hear from you.
Our criteria
Is your business the right fit?
- £1M–£10M
- TurnoverEstablished revenue with a track record we can understand.
- 5+ years
- Trading historyA proven business, not a start-up, with customers who come back.
- Majority
- Stake availableA full sale, a majority stake or a meaningful share for growth investment.
- Owner-led
- UK-basedFounder-led or family-owned companies headquartered in the UK.
Sectors
Industries we know well
We are sector-agnostic, but these are the kinds of businesses we most often speak with.
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Logistics & distribution
- Wholesale
- Construction trades
- Business & professional services
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Consumer
Situations
When owners come to us
There is rarely one reason to sell. These are the moments we hear about most.
Planning retirement
You want to step back and know the business will be in good hands.
No natural successor
The next generation or management team isn't ready, or doesn't want to take over.
Shareholder change
A partner wishes to exit and you need a buyer for their shares.
Ready for the next stage
You need capital and support to grow, including into the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
For accountants & solicitors
Have a client thinking of selling?
We work alongside your firm and keep you involved throughout. Introduce a client in confidence and we will offer them a complimentary valuation and an informal conversation.
Sound like your business?
Start with a complimentary, confidential valuation. There is no obligation, and nobody else will know you asked.
Request a complimentary valuation