What we buy
We are looking for profitable, established UK SMEs where a founder wants a real succession — not a slide deck. Below is the exact profile we look for. If it sounds like your business, we would love to talk.
The profile
We stay disciplined so founders never waste time on a conversation that was never going to work.
£1–10M
Turnover range
0110%+
EBITDA margin
0210+ yrs
Trading history
03UK
Headquartered
04Fit check
Owner-managed with £1M–£10M turnover
Consistently profitable (10%+ EBITDA)
Trading for 10+ years with repeat customers
Founder ready to step back over 6–24 months
Real team — not a one-person business
Boring, unsexy, essential services or B2B
Sectors we know
We are sector-agnostic in principle, but here is where our operating experience gives us an unfair advantage on day one.
Trades & installation
Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fit-out contractors serving commercial clients.
Logistics & distribution
Regional freight, last-mile, specialist distributors with recurring accounts.
Light industrial
Precision engineering, fabrication, packaging, niche manufacturing.
B2B services
Facilities, cleaning, security, testing & inspection with contracted revenue.
Care & support services
Domiciliary care, specialist support, community services with strong reputation.
Professional services
Accountancy, surveying, compliance practices with a stable client book.
From first chat to handover
Introduction
A confidential call. No NDAs, no pitches. We tell you honestly if there is a fit.
Diligence, done properly
Weeks, not months. We do the work ourselves — no army of juniors on your P&L.
A deal you can explain
Structured around your timeline, your team, and how you want to hand over.
Day one, in the building
One of us is on-site from day one. Staff meet a face, not a memo.
Ready when you are
A first conversation is confidential and low-pressure. No forms, no funnels — just a short email to the three of us.
team@futureway.group