Your Business, Your Future
We invest in established founder-led and family-owned businesses across Southern England, helping them grow while preserving the people, culture, and identity that make them unique.
Your Exit
If you are thinking about selling your business, or simply stepping back, this page is for you.
We understand that selling a company is not a decision made quickly or lightly. We share that view. We work with business owners who have led their companies for many years. They have built trusted teams, strong customer relationships, and a reputation that means something. Their business deserves a buyer who can create a fair outcome for the shareholders and a stable future for the company itself.
We focus on founder led businesses where the majority shareholder is planning for retirement, has reached a natural turning point, or wants to step back without leaving abruptly. Whatever the reason, the core question is the same — what happens next, and who can be trusted to take things forward with care and commitment?
That is where we come in. We bring experience, investment, and long term ownership. We work directly with owners to create a deal that works for both sides, and we take responsibility for what comes next.
We take ownership seriously. We invest in companies we plan to run for the long term. We do the work ourselves and remain actively involved in the business for the foreseeable future.
A Direct Path to a Sale
We’re a private buyer. We work directly with shareholders and founders. That means no broker listings, no drawn-out marketing processes, and no time wasted on speculative conversations. If we are interested, we will say so early. If we are not the right fit, we will say that too, respectfully and clearly.
We understand that every business is different. We take time to understand how yours works, what matters most to you, and what kind of deal would be workable. In some cases, that means a full exit. In others, it may involve a phased transition, minority or majority equity participation, or where we take increasing responsibility over time while the owner steps back gradually.
We fund transactions through a combination of corporate finance, balance sheet restructuring, and trusted co-investors that meet the needs of the business. We’ re also comfortable working with a range of more sophisticated funding options to suit the individual circumstances. The most important thing is that the terms reflect what’s fair and sustainable for the business, the buyer and the seller.
What We Look For in a Business
Whilst we are open-minded, we are primarily looking for companies that have been built with care and consistency. The business might not be perfect. It might have some deferred investment, some inefficiencies, or a need for fresh energy. That is fine. What matters is that the fundamentals are sound and the owner is committed to seeing the company continue to trade and prosper.
We’re looking for companies that have been trading for at least seven years, have a reliable team in place, and generate consistent profits. Your business needs to serve a real need, have a clear defensible position in its sector, have a strong customer base, loyal team, and an effective operational team in place.
Our primary focus is on industrial and related sectors, businesses that make, maintain, service, or technically support physical products, equipment, or infrastructure. This includes firms involved in manufacturing, engineering services, technical maintenance, specialist contracting, and other operational businesses that deliver real-world value through capability and consistency. However, we are open to approaches from businesses in other sectors that can demonstrate strong fundamentals and meet our acquisition criteria.
If that sounds like your business, and you are starting to think about what comes next, we should have an informal conversation.
Why Exit Timing Matters
Changes to Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR)
The UK government has confirmed that BADR will increase from 10% to 14% in April 2025, meaning business owners who sell after this date will pay 40% more in tax on their sale proceeds.
Many financial experts believe CGT rates on business sales could continue rising as they are harmonised with other rates, further reducing the net proceeds owners receive. The government is considering aligning business CGT with broader CGT rates, making this an important factor in planning your exit.
For business owners who are not quite ready to retire but want to secure today’s lower tax rates, we offer a structured, phased sale and transition. If we agree to buy your business, we can:
✔ Lock in today’s lower CGT rate on the agreed sale price before rates increase further
✔ Structure a gradual handover, ensuring continuity for employees, customers, and suppliers
✔ Support you to stay in a leadership role whilst we act as advisors and investment partners, providing support and expertise if needed
✔ Give you flexibility to exit on your terms, whether over several years or earlier
With tax rates rising and the market evolving, timing your exit strategically could make a significant financial difference.
📞 Ready for a confidential conversation about maximising your value while keeping flexibility for the future?
Forecast BADR (CGT) Tax Rates
- Current BADR Tax Rate to April 2025 10%
- April 2025 BADR Tax Rate Onwards 14%
- Future Years Forecast BADR Tax Rate? 20%
Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-the-rates-of-capital-gains-taxhttps://www.gov.uk/business-asset-disposal-relief
* Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) allows eligible business owners to benefit from a 10% Capital Gains Tax rate on qualifying gains up to the £1 million lifetime allowance. This rate is set to increase to 14% from April 2025. Individual tax circumstances vary, and you should seek professional tax advice to understand how these changes may impact your sale.
After the Deal
We don’t believe in making immediate changes for the sake of it. We meet the team, get close to the day-to-day, and support what is already working. We believe in working with whatever is already in place and working in the business, and strengthening management and systems and performance on a clear change plan.
We invest where it is needed. We fix what needs fixing. But we do so steadily, and with a long-term view.
As a private investment company, we are free of pressure to hit short-term returns. Our strategy is based around a long-term vision of strong and consistent performance that remains long after competitors have come and gone.
Who We'd Like to Talk With
📞 Get in touch if you are thinking about selling now or in the next few years.
Our Acquisition Criteria:
✔ Location
Businesses based in Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Devon, Somerset, and Cornwall.
✔ Profitable Businesses
Turnover between £2M to £20M with a track record of success.
✔ Established Companies
At least 7+ years of operations with stable leadership.
✔ Strong Financial Performance
Healthy margins and a history of steady profitability.
✔ Sector Focus
Businesses in manufacturing, industrial, and related sectors.
✔ Reputation & Workforce
A well-regarded company with an engaged and committed team.