The business
The product, its customers, the sources of revenue, and the work required to support it. We seek a realistic picture of both its strengths and its dependencies.
Acquisitions
The right business. A shared understanding.
An acquisition begins with fit: the needs a product serves, the foundations of the business, and the objectives of its owner. We consider each opportunity on its own merits.
Acquisition priorities
The qualities
we look for.
We evaluate each opportunity on its own merits, with a particular interest in software businesses that solve meaningful problems.
Start a conversationA clear customer need
Software with a recognizable use case and an identifiable reason customers choose it. We want to understand the role the product plays in their working lives.
An established product
A clear account of the product, its customers, revenue, and operating costs. Good decisions begin with a realistic view of what the business requires.
Room for improvement
Opportunities to improve reliability, customer experience, distribution, or operating efficiency through focused work and proportionate investment.
A considered transition
Alignment on an owner’s objectives, the proposed transaction, and the responsibilities each party would retain. The next chapter should be understood by everyone involved.
Evaluating an opportunity
Clarity before commitment.
A useful discussion begins with an understanding of the business, the owner’s objectives, and the practical requirements of a transition. We consider these together when assessing whether there is a basis to move forward.
Any further review should have a clear scope, appropriate arrangements for sharing information, and an agreed understanding of the next steps. The right process depends on the business and the people involved.
Explore our approachThe owner’s objectives
The outcome you are considering, the timing that matters to you, and your preferences for future involvement. These should be part of the conversation from the outset.
The transition
The knowledge, systems, and relationships that would need to transfer, with clear responsibilities for maintaining service throughout any change in ownership.
Start a conversation
Let’s discuss what comes next.
For acquisition enquiries and business introductions.