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An independent partner supporting clients as they prepare for their next liquidity event

Supporting mid-market and lower mid-market clients across multiple sub-sectors within the broad sphere of Business Services, primarily headquartered in the UK.

Businesses with a revenue of £5m–£75m or EBITDA >£1m

Private companies considering a liquidity event in the next 12-36 months

VC- or PE-backed companies preparing for exit within 12–24 months

Professional advisors seeking pre-sale and investment readiness support for their clients

Businesses with a revenue of £5m–£75m or EBITDA >£1m

Private companies considering a liquidity event in the next 12-36 months

VC- or PE-backed companies preparing for exit within 12–24 months

Professional advisors seeking pre-sale and investment readiness support for their clients

Businesses with a revenue of £5m–£75m or EBITDA >£1m

Private companies considering a liquidity event in the next 12-36 months

VC- or PE-backed companies preparing for exit within 12–24 months

Professional advisors seeking pre-sale and investment readiness support for their clients

Leveraging over a decade of transaction experience across privately held and PE-owned businesses.

Client Profile

  • Revenue £5m–£75m or EBITDA >£1m
  • Founder, management or family-owned businesses considering a sale event in the next 12 – 36 months
  • VC- or PE-backed companies evaluating their exit positioning in the context of the next buyer or investor
  • Lawyers, accountants, financial planners, tax advisors and corporate finance advisors seeking pre-sale support for their clients
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Sector Experience

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Compliance (TICC)

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Compliance (TICC)

UK Public Sector

UK Public Sector

Professional Services

Professional Services

Industrial & Environmental Services

Industrial & Environmental Services

Life Sciences

Life Sciences

AI & Tech-enabled Services

AI & Tech-enabled Services

Tom was a critical part of the advisory team in our eventual sale to a NYSE‑listed buyer. He helped us understand what a buyer would scrutinise, where we needed to strengthen our story, and how to prepare long before diligence began. Because of that work, we were able to present the opportunity clearly and respond swiftly when the buyer entered the diligence phase with a deal team larger than our entire company. That early preparation kept the process moving and ensured we didn’t lose momentum at the moments that mattered most. I would highly recommend Tom to those exploring a potential business exit.

Dr. Jim Freeth
Co-founder and CEO, Retrogenix

Tom quickly gained a detailed understanding of our business and worked closely with us as we prepared for a transaction. His level of engagement, commercial awareness and thorough approach helped to ensure the business was presented clearly and effectively to prospective investors. He became a trusted part of the team and played an important role in supporting a successful private equity investment.

Matthew Taylor
CEO, D.A. Languages

I had the pleasure of working closely with Tom over a number of years which included two successful private equity transactions. I was consistently impressed by the commitment, professionalism and detailed attention he brought to the table, in particular covering all aspects of the operations to ensure the business was presented in the most advantageous manner. He soon became a trusted member of our wider advisory team.

Having personally been through multiple business exits, I firmly believe in the importance of long-term preparation ahead of a business sale and I recognise the significant value of Tom’s approach. His practical experience of what buyers, investors and advisers look for gives him a valuable perspective for business owners considering their future options.

Nigel Patrick
Founder & CEO, Cawood Scientific

The journey to your exit event starts now.

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The journey to your exit event starts now.

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