We're specific about the businesses we acquire. Not because we're picky—but because we know what we can operate well and where we add real value.
Here's what the business needs to look like financially for us to be a good fit.
Minimum annual revenue. We prefer businesses doing £1M-£10M.
Post-hire profit (after paying a full-time operator to run it).
Years of consistent trading. We want established businesses.
Beyond the numbers, here's what we look for operationally.
Existing staff already employed. We're not starting from scratch—we're building on what's there.
Basic operations in place. They may need improvement—that's fine. But the business should be functioning.
Office, facility, or operational base. Lease or owned—doesn't matter. Just needs to exist.
Diversified customer base. Not dependent on one or two major clients for survival.
All necessary licenses, permits, and regulatory approvals in place and transferable.
No pending lawsuits, regulatory issues, or business-threatening problems hiding in the background.
We focus on regulated, recurring, and essential service businesses where operational excellence creates real value.
Care homes, domiciliary care, supported living, healthcare services
Training providers, vocational education, professional development
Security services, facilities management, property services
Property management, letting agencies, real estate services
Licensed service businesses with defensible market positions
Local service businesses with recurring demand and community roots
Predictable cash flow. Monthly contracts, repeat customers, subscription models. We can plan and reinvest.
Licenses, regulations, or local relationships that create barriers to entry. Not racing to the bottom on price.
We can improve systems, optimize pricing, and add services. Room to grow through execution, not just marketing.
Services people need in good times and bad. Recession-resistant demand. We're not dependent on discretionary spending.
We actively acquire and operate businesses across three major regions.
All provinces with focus on Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta markets.
Nationwide, with particular experience in Northeast, Midwest, and West Coast markets.
UK, Ireland, and select EU markets. Familiar with European business structures and regulations.
Location is not a barrier. If you have a strong business that fits our criteria, we're interested—regardless of which region you're in.
Being clear about what we're not looking for is just as important.
Pre-revenue, early-stage, or unproven business models. We need established operations.
Distressed businesses, negative cash flow, or companies in crisis. We're not restructuring experts.
We need majority control to implement change. Passive investments don't work for us.
Boom-and-bust industries or businesses highly sensitive to economic cycles. We need stability.
Businesses where the real value is in selling off assets. We're operators, not asset strippers.
Over 50% of revenue from a single customer. Too risky. We need diversification.
If your business doesn't fit these criteria perfectly—still reach out. Every deal is different, and sometimes the best opportunities don't check every box.