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BW000745
Trade Buyer
Business Services
IT Managed Services (MSP and IT Support)
£3m to £5m
UK
Funds in place
We are specifically seeking a mature Managed Print Services business with a proven operating model and high level of recurring contracted revenue. The target should be able to demonstrate operational scales, strong client retention and consistent financial performance. W are looking to accelerate growth, strengthen our market position and build further scale in the UK managed print services sector.
BW000099
Trade Buyer
Business Services
Managed Services (MSP & IT Support)
£5m to £10m
UK
Funds agreed subject to deal
Acquirer looking for all types of managed services providers including IT services, cyber security and managed print services (MSP) ideally support both SME and corporate clients.
BW001747
Private Equity
Financial, Insurance or Property
Payments, PSP's payment card acquirers
£10m to £25m
UK
Funds agreed subject to deal
We are looking for acquirer payment service providers PSP's, ISOs 9. Independent sales organisation, other payment card acquirers in Europe. We would consider buying portfolio instead of company if appropriate.
BW001746
Trade Buyer
Wholesale & Distribution
General Wholesale and Distribution
£5m to £10m
UK
Funds agreed subject to deal
Not only looking at wholesale, we are looking at brands, manufacturers and direct to
consumer online businesses. All within exotic pet sector, to include reptile, aquatic, pond,
small animals.
BW000195
Trade buyer
Business Services
Digital Marketing & Performance Agencies
£1m to £3m
England – North
Equity committed with debt available
Multi site operator seeking a bolt on that improves density and reduces travel and call out inefficiency. Preference for digital marketing & performance agencies where customer concentration is modest and service quality is evidenced. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Open to keeping leadership in place with a sensible handover plan. European buyer open to UK targets where management depth is proven.
BW000196
Search fund
Business Services
HR, Payroll & Compliance Outsourcing
£3m to £5m
England – North
Equity committed with debt available
Investor supported buyer looking for a straightforward platform with dependable cash flow. Seeking hr, payroll & compliance outsourcing with stable demand, predictable cash conversion and a capable second tier. Succession driven sales are suitable, provided service continuity is protected. Keen to avoid disruption, with client servicing protected from day one. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000197
Trade buyer
Financial, Insurance & Property
Estate & Letting Agency Groups
£3m to £5m
Nationwide with regional focus
Funds in place
Trading group seeking a bolt on to strengthen coverage and deepen recurring income. Focus on estate & letting agency groups with strong compliance culture, clean records and robust governance. Structure can be flexible provided reporting is reliable and expectations are realistic. Open to keeping leadership in place with a sensible handover plan. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000198
Trade buyer
Business Services
Facilities Management (Hard & Soft FM)
£1m to £3m
Nationwide with regional focus
Equity committed with debt available
Acquirer focused on margin quality and service continuity, not quick wins. Looking for facilities management (hard & soft fm) where management information is sound and operational KPIs are tracked. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Integration would be measured, with service continuity and staff retention prioritised. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000199
Trade buyer
Business Services
Misc Business Services
£3m to £5m
England – Midlands
Equity committed with debt available
UK services group aiming to broaden capability and reduce reliance on any one contract or client. Misc Business Services preferred where processes are embedded and the business is not overly founder dependent. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Would consider a phased integration where it protects client relationships. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000200
Trade buyer
Financial, Insurance & Property
Insurance Brokers
£1m to £3m
England – North
Equity committed with debt available
UK services group aiming to broaden capability and reduce reliance on any one contract or client. Focus on insurance brokers with strong compliance culture, clean records and robust governance. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Would consider a phased integration where it protects client relationships. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000201
Trade buyer
Financial, Insurance & Property
Property & Block Management
£1m to £3m
England – North
Funds agreed subject to deal
Operating company pursuing a selective acquisition where service quality and client retention are proven. Target is property & block management with disciplined processes, strong retention and scalable administration. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Integration would be measured, with service continuity and staff retention prioritised. European buyer open to UK targets where management depth is proven. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000202
Trade buyer
Business Services
Data, Analytics & Cyber Security Firms
£1m to £3m
Scotland
Funds in place
Buyer seeking a steady addition that can be integrated without disrupting customers or staff. Looking for data, analytics & cyber security firms where management information is sound and operational KPIs are tracked. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Integration would be measured, with service continuity and staff retention prioritised. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000203
Search fund
Financial, Insurance & Property
Accountancy & Tax Practices
£1m to £3m
Wales
Funds in place
Entrepreneur led buyer supported by committed capital, seeking a stable platform in an established sector. Target is accountancy & tax practices with disciplined processes, strong retention and scalable administration. Open to a straightforward deal with limited complexity and clear handover. Keen to avoid disruption, with client servicing protected from day one. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000204
Trade buyer
Business Services
Digital Marketing & Performance Agencies
£1m to £3m
England – Midlands
Equity committed with debt available
Acquirer focused on margin quality and service continuity, not quick wins. Preference for digital marketing & performance agencies where customer concentration is modest and service quality is evidenced. Open to a straightforward deal with limited complexity and clear handover. Open to keeping leadership in place with a sensible handover plan. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000205
Search fund
Financial, Insurance & Property
Misc Financial Services
£1m to £3m
Scotland
Funds agreed subject to deal
Investor backed acquisition group formed to secure a platform and build steadily over time. Focus on misc financial services with strong compliance culture, clean records and robust governance. Open to a straightforward deal with limited complexity and clear handover. Prepared to retain key managers and protect the culture where it underpins performance. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000206
Trade buyer
Financial, Insurance & Property
Misc Financial Services
£3m to £5m
England – Midlands
Funds agreed subject to deal
Acquirer focused on margin quality and service continuity, not quick wins. Focus on misc financial services with strong compliance culture, clean records and robust governance. Structure can be flexible provided reporting is reliable and expectations are realistic. Prepared to retain key managers and protect the culture where it underpins performance. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000207
Private equity
Business Services
Recruitment & Staffing Firms
£3m to £5m
UK wide
Funds agreed subject to deal
Fund manager seeking a platform acquisition from its current vehicle with room to scale. Recruitment & Staffing Firms preferred where processes are embedded and the business is not overly founder dependent. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Prepared to retain key managers and protect the culture where it underpins performance. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000208
Trade buyer
Business Services
IT Managed Services (MSP & IT Support)
£1m to £3m
Scotland
Equity committed with debt available
Acquirer focused on margin quality and service continuity, not quick wins. Preference for it managed services (msp & it support) where customer concentration is modest and service quality is evidenced. Succession driven sales are suitable, provided service continuity is protected. Keen to avoid disruption, with client servicing protected from day one. European buyer open to UK targets where management depth is proven. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000209
Trade buyer
Financial, Insurance & Property
Accountancy & Tax Practices
£3m to £5m
England – Midlands
Equity committed with debt available
Buyer seeking a steady addition that can be integrated without disrupting customers or staff. Focus on accountancy & tax practices with strong compliance culture, clean records and robust governance. Succession driven sales are suitable, provided service continuity is protected. Keen to avoid disruption, with client servicing protected from day one. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000210
Trade buyer
Business Services
Facilities Management (Hard & Soft FM)
£3m to £5m
Nationwide with regional focus
Funds in place
Buyer seeking a steady addition that can be integrated without disrupting customers or staff. Looking for facilities management (hard & soft fm) where management information is sound and operational KPIs are tracked. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Keen to avoid disruption, with client servicing protected from day one. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000211
Trade buyer
Financial, Insurance & Property
Accountancy & Tax Practices
£3m to £5m
England – North
Funds agreed subject to deal
Buyer seeking a steady addition that can be integrated without disrupting customers or staff. Looking for accountancy & tax practices with quality clients, low complaint history and dependable recurring fees. Succession driven sales are suitable, provided service continuity is protected. Would consider a phased integration where it protects client relationships. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000212
Private equity
Financial, Insurance & Property
Insurance Brokers
£3m to £5m
Nationwide with regional focus
Funds in place
Private equity investor deploying capital from an active fund and seeking a defensible services platform. Target is insurance brokers with disciplined processes, strong retention and scalable administration. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Would consider a phased integration where it protects client relationships. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000213
Trade buyer
Financial, Insurance & Property
Property & Block Management
£3m to £5m
UK wide
Funds in place
UK services group aiming to broaden capability and reduce reliance on any one contract or client. Focus on property & block management with strong compliance culture, clean records and robust governance. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Looking for a practical transition with support from the seller where needed. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000214
Trade buyer
Business Services
Recruitment & Staffing Firms
£3m to £5m
England – South East
Funds agreed subject to deal
Established acquirer looking to buy a well run business that fits operationally rather than by headline growth. Target is recruitment & staffing firms with sticky client relationships, low churn and dependable delivery capability. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Looking for a practical transition with support from the seller where needed. European buyer open to UK targets where management depth is proven. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000215
Trade buyer
Financial, Insurance & Property
Estate & Letting Agency Groups
£1m to £3m
England – Midlands
Equity committed with debt available
Operating company pursuing a selective acquisition where service quality and client retention are proven. Seeking estate & letting agency groups with good regulatory standing and well documented client servicing. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Would consider a phased integration where it protects client relationships. European buyer open to UK targets where management depth is proven. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000216
Trade buyer
Business Services
Health & Safety & Risk Consultancy
£1m to £3m
Wales
Equity committed with debt available
Acquirer focused on margin quality and service continuity, not quick wins. Target is health & safety & risk consultancy with sticky client relationships, low churn and dependable delivery capability. Full acquisition preferred, but a majority deal can work where alignment is clear. Integration would be measured, with service continuity and staff retention prioritised. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000217
Trade buyer
Business Services
HR, Payroll & Compliance Outsourcing
£1m to £3m
Nationwide with regional focus
Equity committed with debt available
UK services group aiming to broaden capability and reduce reliance on any one contract or client. Interest in hr, payroll & compliance outsourcing with repeat work, renewals or contracted revenues and visible backlog. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Open to keeping leadership in place with a sensible handover plan. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000218
Trade buyer
Business Services
Digital Marketing & Performance Agencies
£3m to £5m
Wales
Funds in place
Operating company pursuing a selective acquisition where service quality and client retention are proven. Preference for digital marketing & performance agencies where customer concentration is modest and service quality is evidenced. Full acquisition preferred, but a majority deal can work where alignment is clear. Keen to avoid disruption, with client servicing protected from day one. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000219
Trade buyer
Financial, Insurance & Property
Estate & Letting Agency Groups
£3m to £5m
England – South East
Equity committed with debt available
UK services group aiming to broaden capability and reduce reliance on any one contract or client. Looking for estate & letting agency groups with quality clients, low complaint history and dependable recurring fees. Succession driven sales are suitable, provided service continuity is protected. Would consider a phased integration where it protects client relationships. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000220
Trade buyer
Business Services
Data, Analytics & Cyber Security Firms
£3m to £5m
England – Midlands
Funds agreed subject to deal
Acquirer focused on margin quality and service continuity, not quick wins. Data, Analytics & Cyber Security Firms preferred where processes are embedded and the business is not overly founder dependent. Structure can be flexible provided reporting is reliable and expectations are realistic. Keen to avoid disruption, with client servicing protected from day one. European buyer open to UK targets where management depth is proven. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000221
Trade buyer
Financial, Insurance & Property
Wealth Management & IFA Firms
£1m to £3m
England – Midlands
Funds in place
Regional operator looking to add a complementary business and keep delivery standards high. Focus on wealth management & ifa firms with strong compliance culture, clean records and robust governance. Open to a straightforward deal with limited complexity and clear handover. Integration would be measured, with service continuity and staff retention prioritised. European buyer open to UK targets where management depth is proven. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000222
Trade buyer
Financial, Insurance & Property
Insurance Brokers
£1m to £3m
Nationwide with regional focus
Funds agreed subject to deal
Buyer seeking a steady addition that can be integrated without disrupting customers or staff. Looking for insurance brokers with quality clients, low complaint history and dependable recurring fees. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Prepared to retain key managers and protect the culture where it underpins performance. European buyer open to UK targets where management depth is proven. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000223
Trade buyer
Business Services
IT Managed Services (MSP & IT Support)
£1m to £3m
UK wide
Funds agreed subject to deal
Multi site operator seeking a bolt on that improves density and reduces travel and call out inefficiency. Interest in it managed services (msp & it support) with repeat work, renewals or contracted revenues and visible backlog. Structure can be flexible provided reporting is reliable and expectations are realistic. Keen to avoid disruption, with client servicing protected from day one. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000224
Trade buyer
Business Services
Digital Marketing & Performance Agencies
£1m to £3m
Scotland
Funds agreed subject to deal
Trading group seeking a bolt on to strengthen coverage and deepen recurring income. Preference for digital marketing & performance agencies where customer concentration is modest and service quality is evidenced. Open to a straightforward deal with limited complexity and clear handover. Integration would be measured, with service continuity and staff retention prioritised. European buyer open to UK targets where management depth is proven. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000225
Trade buyer
Financial, Insurance & Property
Wealth Management & IFA Firms
£3m to £5m
Scotland
Funds agreed subject to deal
Trading group seeking a bolt on to strengthen coverage and deepen recurring income. Target is wealth management & ifa firms with disciplined processes, strong retention and scalable administration. Open to a straightforward deal with limited complexity and clear handover. Looking for a practical transition with support from the seller where needed. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000226
High net worth individual
Financial, Insurance & Property
Insurance Brokers
£3m to £5m
England – North
Funds agreed subject to deal
Investor backed acquisition group formed to secure a platform and build steadily over time. Target is insurance brokers with disciplined processes, strong retention and scalable administration. Succession driven sales are suitable, provided service continuity is protected. Looking for a practical transition with support from the seller where needed. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000227
Trade buyer
Business Services
Facilities Management (Hard & Soft FM)
£1m to £3m
England – North
Funds agreed subject to deal
Established acquirer looking to buy a well run business that fits operationally rather than by headline growth. Seeking facilities management (hard & soft fm) with stable demand, predictable cash conversion and a capable second tier. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Integration would be measured, with service continuity and staff retention prioritised. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000228
Trade buyer
Financial, Insurance & Property
Wealth Management & IFA Firms
£3m to £5m
England – South East
Funds in place
Buyer seeking a steady addition that can be integrated without disrupting customers or staff. Focus on wealth management & ifa firms with strong compliance culture, clean records and robust governance. Full acquisition preferred, but a majority deal can work where alignment is clear. Open to keeping leadership in place with a sensible handover plan. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000229
Trade buyer
Business Services
Digital Marketing & Performance Agencies
£3m to £5m
England – Midlands
Funds in place
Acquirer focused on margin quality and service continuity, not quick wins. Interest in digital marketing & performance agencies with repeat work, renewals or contracted revenues and visible backlog. Succession driven sales are suitable, provided service continuity is protected. Keen to avoid disruption, with client servicing protected from day one. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000230
Private equity
Business Services
Facilities Management (Hard & Soft FM)
£3m to £5m
England – Midlands
Funds in place
Private equity house with an active fund and prior UK acquisitions in similar service sectors. Preference for facilities management (hard & soft fm) where customer concentration is modest and service quality is evidenced. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Prepared to retain key managers and protect the culture where it underpins performance. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000231
Trade buyer
Business Services
Recruitment & Staffing Firms
£3m to £5m
England – Midlands
Funds in place
Established acquirer looking to buy a well run business that fits operationally rather than by headline growth. Seeking recruitment & staffing firms with stable demand, predictable cash conversion and a capable second tier. Full acquisition preferred, but a majority deal can work where alignment is clear. Integration would be measured, with service continuity and staff retention prioritised. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000232
Trade buyer
Financial, Insurance & Property
Mortgage & Commercial Finance Brokers
£3m to £5m
England – South East
Equity committed with debt available
Established acquirer looking to buy a well run business that fits operationally rather than by headline growth. Mortgage & Commercial Finance Brokers of interest where oversight is strong and remediation risk is limited. Open to a straightforward deal with limited complexity and clear handover. Looking for a practical transition with support from the seller where needed. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000233
Trade buyer
Financial, Insurance & Property
Insurance Brokers
£3m to £5m
UK wide
Funds agreed subject to deal
UK services group aiming to broaden capability and reduce reliance on any one contract or client. Target is insurance brokers with disciplined processes, strong retention and scalable administration. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Looking for a practical transition with support from the seller where needed. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000234
Private equity
Financial, Insurance & Property
Wealth Management & IFA Firms
£1m to £3m
Scotland
Funds agreed subject to deal
Fund in deployment phase seeking a resilient cash generative platform with integration headroom. Seeking wealth management & ifa firms with good regulatory standing and well documented client servicing. Structure can be flexible provided reporting is reliable and expectations are realistic. Would consider a phased integration where it protects client relationships. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000235
High net worth individual
Financial, Insurance & Property
Accountancy & Tax Practices
£1m to £3m
Wales
Equity committed with debt available
Capital backed acquirer targeting a disciplined platform acquisition with sensible risk controls. Seeking accountancy & tax practices with good regulatory standing and well documented client servicing. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Looking for a practical transition with support from the seller where needed. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000236
Private equity
Business Services
Digital Marketing & Performance Agencies
£1m to £3m
UK wide
Funds agreed subject to deal
Fund in deployment phase seeking a resilient cash generative platform with integration headroom. Target is digital marketing & performance agencies with sticky client relationships, low churn and dependable delivery capability. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Prepared to retain key managers and protect the culture where it underpins performance. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000237
Trade buyer
Business Services
Health & Safety & Risk Consultancy
£1m to £3m
England – Midlands
Equity committed with debt available
Acquirer focused on margin quality and service continuity, not quick wins. Health & Safety & Risk Consultancy preferred where processes are embedded and the business is not overly founder dependent. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Integration would be measured, with service continuity and staff retention prioritised. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000238
Trade buyer
Business Services
Telecoms & Unified Communications
£1m to £3m
Nationwide with regional focus
Funds agreed subject to deal
Established acquirer looking to buy a well run business that fits operationally rather than by headline growth. Telecoms & Unified Communications preferred where processes are embedded and the business is not overly founder dependent. Would consider modest deferred consideration linked to retention where appropriate. Would consider a phased integration where it protects client relationships. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
BW000239
Private equity
Business Services
Data, Analytics & Cyber Security Firms
£3m to £5m
UK wide
Funds agreed subject to deal
Private equity investor deploying capital from an active fund and seeking a defensible services platform. Looking for data, analytics & cyber security firms where management information is sound and operational KPIs are tracked. Open to a straightforward deal with limited complexity and clear handover. Prepared to retain key managers and protect the culture where it underpins performance. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £3m to £5m.
BW000240
Private equity
Financial, Insurance & Property
Accountancy & Tax Practices
£1m to £3m
Nationwide with regional focus
Funds agreed subject to deal
Private equity investor deploying capital from an active fund and seeking a defensible services platform. Focus on accountancy & tax practices with strong compliance culture, clean records and robust governance. Valuation discipline will be applied, with decisions driven by cash generation and retention. Would consider a phased integration where it protects client relationships. UK buyer seeking UK based targets. Target turnover band £1m to £3m.
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