Investment Focus
Where We Deploy Capital
We are looking to acquire one exceptional, owner-managed business headquartered in South East England — where operational expertise and long-term commitment can unlock the next chapter of growth.
Deal Criteria
What We Look For
We are highly selective. As an entrepreneurial investment business focused on a single acquisition, we evaluate every opportunity against a consistent set of criteria — focused on businesses headquartered in the South East of England and of a size where our hands-on involvement can make a real difference.
Sector Focus
Industries We Know
We are drawn to established businesses with enduring competitive advantages, recurring or resilient revenues, loyal customers and strong market positions. While sector is less important than quality, we naturally gravitate towards industries where our operational and financial experience enables us to add long-term value.
Business Services
Established professional, outsourced and specialist service businesses with recurring revenues, long-term customer relationships and opportunities for operational improvement.
Specialist Engineering & Manufacturing
Niche engineering, industrial and manufacturing businesses with technical expertise, proprietary know-how, high barriers to entry and defensible market positions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Medical technology, laboratory equipment, diagnostics, specialist healthcare suppliers and other businesses serving regulated healthcare markets with resilient long-term demand.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Logistics, transport support, fleet services, fulfilment and supply chain businesses benefiting from operational excellence, repeat customers and fragmented markets.
Technology-Enabled Services
Established software and technology-enabled service businesses with sticky customer relationships, recurring revenues and scalable operating models.
Infrastructure & Environmental Services
Businesses supporting essential infrastructure, transport, facilities management and environmental services, particularly where technical expertise and long-term customer relationships create competitive advantages.
Our Approach
How We Work
Initial Assessment
We conduct a thorough review of the business, its market position, management team, and financial performance. We move quickly and communicate clearly throughout.
Due Diligence
Our due diligence is rigorous but not intrusive. We focus on understanding the business deeply — its strengths, its risks, and its potential — rather than generating paperwork.
Partnership Agreement
We structure transactions to align incentives between the management team and our firm. We believe the best outcomes come from shared ownership and shared ambition.
Capital Readiness
Through previous acquisition work, we have established relationships with a committed network of experienced private investors who share our long-term investment philosophy. Those relationships — built through working on live transactions together — mean we can move quickly and efficiently when the right opportunity is identified.
What We're Looking For
The Ideal Business
We are actively searching for our first acquisition. If your business matches the profile below, we would welcome a conversation.
Owner-Managed
Ownership
The business is owned and run by its founder or a small group of shareholders who are looking to transition — whether through retirement, a change in direction, or a desire to de-risk.
Established & Profitable
Financial Profile
The business has been trading for at least five years, generates consistent profits, and has a stable or growing revenue base. We are not looking for turnaround situations.
South East Headquartered
Geography
The business is headquartered in South East England — within a practical commuting distance of West Sussex. It can trade across the UK or internationally; what matters is that John can be present at HQ.
Strong Customer Relationships
Commercial
The business has loyal, repeat customers and a reputation built over years. Revenue is not dependent on a single client, contract, or individual.
Have a Business That Fits?
If you are a business owner, adviser, or intermediary with an opportunity that meets our criteria, we would welcome an introduction.