The best acquisitions never reach the market. They're bought before they get there.
Why it Matters
Intermediary-led processes mean competing with every firm on your tier. Multiples go up. Conviction goes down.
Quality targets don't list themselves. By the time a business is formally for sale, the price reflects it.
The firms winning on acquisitions have proprietary origination. Not better analysts — better conversations, earlier.
Define criteria. Build the market map. Run proprietary outreach. Manage target relationships from first contact through to shortlist.Stakeholder manage deal relationships through to completion.Introduce you to our partner network for due diligence provision as required.
Agencies. Professional Services. Consultancies. Advisory Firms. Training and Coaching. Business Services. Financial Services.
Lower and lower mid-market Private Equity. Family Funds. Family Offices. Corporates with active acquisition mandates.Deal size to £50m EV.
Monthly Retainer + Success Fee.
Maximum 3 active mandates.
6-fig Accounting Franchise
7-fig Education Training Provider
8-fig Engineering Services
Thomsett Capital is led by Joe Thomsett — 18 years in professional services, exec search and M&A advisory.
If you're an owner thinking about an exit — now or in the future — we work with acquirers who are actively looking in your sector.
7-Figure Exit: Educational SaaS
8-Figure Exit: Well-being Tech-Enabled Services Platform
London, UK.
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