Exclusive Deals, Reduced Risk, Stronger Leverage

We consistently deliver high-quality deals, bypassing the crowded open market. Imagine a pipeline filled with precise targets, aligned with your acquisition goals.

Our approach minimises execution risk. We bring forward only well-matched prospects backed by transparent tracking and guidance. By specialising in off-market exclusivity, we enhance your negotiation leverage, reducing competition and securing favourable terms for both parties.

We focus on quality over quantity, building high-trust seller relationships. Gain a competitive edge with our deep market knowledge and highly targeted outreach, expanding your market share. Unloq enables you to acquire smarter, faster.

Unloq empowers acquirers to outpace competitors by consistently delivering high-response, off-market deal flow, without adding headcount or overhead.

Find the ideal fit

Target businesses that match your exact criteria

More options

Access businesses that aren’t publicly listed

No noise

Avoid any unnecessary disruption from the advisors and brokers

Higher-quality deals

Engage directly with owners who prefer a discreet and low-profile sale

More control

Move at your own pace, without broker pressure

Strong relationship

Direct contact with business owners

We Work For

Private Equity

Private Equity

Expand your pipeline beyond traditional brokers and geographic boundaries.

Trade Buyers

Trade Buyers

Identify and engage targets that match your growth strategy before competitors do.

Sellers

Sellers

Confidentially connect with qualified buyers without going on the open market.

MBI Candidates

MBI Candidates

Access off-market opportunities that align with your experience and ambitions.

Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance

Enhance client outcomes by sourcing deals others can’t reach.

Search Funds

Search Funds

Build a high-quality acquisition funnel to accelerate your first deal.

If You Want Ideal Flow Let’s Talk

There is only so much you can tell from reviewing our website, the best way to explore is to have a short meeting with one of our team.

Unloq the Numbers

47%

On average 40%
of business owners
we contact are
Interested in meeting

4+

For 90%+ market
data coverage
you need at least
four different sources

1:5

For every 1
target approached
we analyse at least
5 companies

2%

Only 2% of
companies are
for sale at
any one time

100%

All the companies
acquired through us
are still trading or
part of a successful group

85%

Over 85% of the
transactions we
completed were
off market

4x

The fixed cost
of in-house
origination is
4 times higher

15+

We are currently originating
in over 15 countries
for cross-border
work for clients

16%

Over a sixth of
introductions
result in a
written offer

20

20 Introductions
with the right businesses
will lead to a great
fitting acquisition

Unloq: White Papers

BUSINESS DATA FOR M&A: WHY THERE IS NO SINGLE SOURCE OF TRUTH

There are a wide number of business data suppliers all claiming to have the best and most comprehensive business data, promising a turn-key solution to origination. In this white paper we explore whether this is fact or fiction. Is it…

WHY ACQUISITIONS CONTINUE TO FALL SHORT OF EXPECTATIONS: THE STRATEGIC PATH TO JOINING THE 70%

70% of mergers now succeed in creating value, a dramatic turnaround attributed to more disciplined dealmaking and post-merger integration. However, this success is not uniform across all major markets.

THE POWER OF CHOICE: WHY OPTIONALITY DRIVES M&A SUCCESS

In merger and acquisition strategy, one factor separates successful acquirers from those who struggle: choice. Not the illusion of choice that comes from reviewing hundreds of unsuitable opportunities, but genuine optionality: the ability to evaluate multiple high-quality targets and select…

THE OFF-MARKET ADVANTAGE: NAVIGATING COMPETITION IN THE CROWDED M&A MARKET

The mergers and acquisitions market finds itself in a peculiar state. Global private equity dry powder reached record levels in 2024, peaking at $2.62 trillion mid-year, indicating significant undeployed capital across the industry. So the paradox is that with all…

THE HIDDEN COST OF IN-HOUSE DEAL ORIGINATION: A STRATEGIC ANALYSIS

When growth-hungry acquirers decide to pursue acquisitions, they face a critical choice: build an in-house deal origination capability or partner with a specialist. On the surface, the in-house route appears attractive: who knows your business better than your own team?

Regional and Cross-Border Deal Makers

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UK & Europe Office
Third Floor
Reading Bridge House
Reading
RG1 8PR

Contact: +44 (0) 1962 609 000

APAC Office
1 Sussex Street
Barangaroo
NSW 2000
Australia

Contact: +61 (0) 417 671 854