Our Acquisition Strategy
We buy profitable UK businesses.
BIG CAPITAL is a direct acquirer — not a broker. We invest our own capital to acquire established businesses and hold them for the long term.
Our Thesis
Long-term owners, not flippers.
We back businesses built on decades of hard work. That means preserving the culture, retaining the team, and honouring the relationships that made the company successful in the first place.
Unlike private equity funds with a fixed exit horizon, BIG CAPITAL acquires for permanence — providing owners with a clean, discreet exit and their people with a stable future.
Acquisition Criteria
What we look for.
A focused mandate — profitable, well-run UK businesses where our capital and long-term outlook add measurable value.
Revenue
£1M – £25M
EBITDA
£250K – £5M
Geography
UK & Ireland
Ownership
100% acquisition
- ✓ Consistent profitability over 3+ years
- ✓ Recurring or repeat-customer revenue
- ✓ Strong second-tier management team
- ✓ Succession or retirement opportunity
- ✓ Clear route to growth or consolidation
- ✓ Defensible market position
Sectors of Focus
Sectors we know well.
We are generalists at heart, with deep experience across services, technology and asset-backed businesses. If your business is profitable and well-run, we would like to hear from you.
The Process
From first call to completion.
A discreet, founder-first process — typically 90 to 180 days from introduction to close.
- 01
Introduction
A confidential, no-obligation conversation with a senior partner — typically within 48 hours.
- 02
Indicative Offer
Following review of headline financials, we issue a non-binding indicative valuation.
- 03
Heads of Terms
Agreed structure, price and key commercial terms, protected by exclusivity.
- 04
Due Diligence
Focused, respectful diligence coordinated with your advisers to minimise disruption.
- 05
Completion & Continuity
SPA signed, funds released — with a transition plan that protects your team and legacy.
Confidential Introduction
Think your business is a fit?
Share a few high-level details. If there is alignment, a senior partner will respond within 24 hours — under strict confidentiality.
Strictly Confidential · NDA Available