We focus on established, profitable businesses operating in the UK or Europe. Our primary sectors are manufacturing, construction, transport, logistics, services, and environmental solutions — but we’re open to strong businesses across most industries. What matters most to us is a solid track record, a reliable customer base, and a business that has been built to last.

We are primarily interested in businesses with annual revenues between 1 million and 50 million, though we consider exceptions for the right opportunity. Structure matters more to us than revenue size — we look for businesses that are generating consistent returns and have a clear foundation for further growth.

Not necessarily. While full acquisitions are our preference, we are open to majority stake purchases where the existing owner wishes to retain a minority interest and remain involved in the business. We are flexible — what matters most is finding a structure that works for both parties and sets the business up for long-term success.

Yes — and this is a firm commitment, not a negotiating position. Our People First principle reflects a genuine belief that the people who built a business are central to its future success. When we acquire a company, we commit to retaining existing staff, honouring current employment terms, and building on the team that is already in place.

From initial conversation to completion, most acquisitions take between 8 and 16 weeks, depending on the complexity of the business and the pace of due diligence. We run legal and financial workstreams in parallel wherever possible to keep things moving, and we are transparent at every stage about where things stand.

Absolutely. We treat every conversation with complete discretion. We will not discuss your business with any third party without your express permission, and all parties sign confidentiality agreements before any detailed information is exchanged. Many sellers come to us specifically because they want a quiet, private process — and that is exactly what we provide.

In most cases, we retain the existing trading name and brand. These are assets we are buying, not replacing — a strong brand carries real value, and we respect that. If a rebrand ever made sense in the future, it would only happen collaboratively and with careful consideration of the business’s relationships and reputation.

No. We are a principal acquirer, meaning we buy businesses using our own capital and operate them ourselves. We are not a fund with a fixed investment horizon or an exit mandate. We do not buy businesses with a plan to sell them on within three to five years. We are long-term owners and that distinction matters enormously to the sellers we work with.