Growing exceptional businesses of the future

Business exit to a committed team

Our number one focus is on maintaining and growing already successful businesses. We are enthusiastic about the future while being respectful of the past.

Our flexible, hands-on approach is aimed at achieving a great outcome for everyone.

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We're not like other firms

Unlike traditional Private Equity firms, we take a personal approach to acquire businesses – including taking a management role and committing for the long term.

This has several benefits:

We can consider businesses that are slightly too small for many Private Equity funds
We allow sellers to transition out of the business relatively quickly
We preserve the legacy of the businesses that we acquire, retaining staff and continuing relationships with key customers

Our sale process

Our management strengths

Led by experienced company founder and manager Tom Collings, we bring a fresh approach combining enthusiasm, innovation and deep operational experience

Learn about our team

Company operation

Strategy, financial management, company operations, ESG and communications, from company inception to commercial partnerships

Team building

Recruitment and motivation of exceptional talent at board and employee level; nurturing a positive and productive company culture

Determination

Ability to quickly understand and simplify complex situations, giving confidence in balancing business risk vs. opportunity

Opportunity spotting

Recognising growth potential and creating competitive advantage through modern sales models and targeting high-growth industries

Confident communication

Confident and timely communication at all levels including board, shareholders, co-workers, customers and the public

What we look for

Sustainably profit-making

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£3M to £20M turnover with good profitability and a broad base of repeat customers. Day-to-day management team in place

Industries of the future

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Ready to upgrade operations

We look for businesses playing a key role as the UK embraces technology shifts, transitions to net zero and adapts to a changing demographic

Many small/medium businesses can improve efficiency and increase customer value with updated processes and technologies

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Our 4-step REAL approach

Research

Together with our investors we identify growth industries and specific opportunities within these

Engage

We meet with business owners to discuss their exit plans and timing

Acquire

We negotiate terms with the seller, conduct our due diligence and execute the acquisition over 2-6 months

Lead

Following the handover, we continue to manage the business for the long term