DELIVERING THE BEST EXIT FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

Established by an entrepreneur with a vision to make M&A more efficient, Unloq puts to an end to the common frustrations experienced by many owners looking to sell their company.

Unloq is uniquely set up to deliver a better outcome for all involved in the transaction process: buyers, sellers, professionals and advisors. We have tackled all of the major inefficiencies in the established M&A process, which has frequently frustrated business owners, by:

We focus on quality over quantity, building high-trust buyer relationships. Gain a competitive edge with our deep market knowledge and highly targeted outreach, expanding access to the right acquirers. Unloq enables you to sell your business smarter, faster.

  1. Working for only high quality vetted buyers
  2. Hand-picking only well suited companies and their owners
  3. Introducing only when both sides are clear on the opportunity and want to explore
  4. Recognising that the only route to a successful outcome is not through conflict, it’s through a meeting of minds

The deals we have worked on over the last few years are a testament to this work, 100% are still trading under new ownership, with the owners being able to have an exit that works, with the appropriate reward for their endeavours.

ARE YOU 'SALE READY'?

You may have been told that buyers want businesses on the cheap, but the best buyers are not looking for ‘cheap’ they are looking for quality – so being prepared for sale is critical to deliver the right outcome.

Which is why we have put together a range of materials assembled to help you get as ready as possible for a future beyond the business you oversee today.

BUILD VALUE

PUTTING YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER

BUYER AWARE?

KNOW WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR

GET FIT

THE RIGHT BUYER MATCH IS VITAL

OWN YOUR EXIT

ENSURE YOU EXIT ON YOUR TERMS

WEBINARS: HONEST, EYE-OPENING, ACTIONABLE

We host regular webinars for business owners, to give them the right kind of knowledge so that when they’re ready to move, they can. Subscribe below for the next Webinar on the 17th September 2026:

FINISH WELL BY READING THE BUYER

In this webinar, we cover:

  • The ‘non-negotiables’ for business buyers
  • The ‘nice to haves’ they warm to
  • What will set you apart from all other companies
  • Reading the signals
  • Case studies / examples

And as usual we will have a moderated Q&A at the end for any specific questions from business owners. This is a private Webinar and it will not be shared publicly or saved.

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    MORE QUESTIONS? LET'S TALK

    If you’re a business owner just looking for advice on your business, or the process, then we’re more than happy to give you advice or insight.

    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 47%
    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

    CROSS-BORDER M&A: WHY STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE BEATS INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT

    Most cross-border acquisition strategies fail before they begin. Companies invest six-figure sums, or more, over months to establish local infrastructure, country managers, offices, advisory relationships, only to discover that suitable acquisition targets don't exist

    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