Seeking an Acquisition Platform
If you are looking for a platform to establish a starting point for your acquisition strategy, we should talk. Working on behalf of our clients, we regularly speak to owners of small cap and mid-market privately held businesses who are looking for direct conversations with potential acquirers. They often have healthy profitability and a stable base, but are looking for a new owner to help them level up and explore new routes for growth.
Choose a Sector, We’ll Find the Right Fit
With most platform acquisitions, it’s about finding the right foothold in the market and establishing a base for growth. Ideally, you want a company that is reliable, but has potential for further organic and inorganic growth. Which is where Unloq come in, our research process gives great insight into each sector and helps identify targets that will give you a great start in your journey.
Thorough Target Business Research
When we are given a brief for the platform business you are looking for, we hunt through a range of data sources to produce a thorough list of all the companies that fit your criteria. We have sector specialists on hand to drill down into the detail and analyse each business to ensure they are a fit for you. Then, to ensure you have full visibility, we share our sources with you so you can see who we will be approaching to give you confidence in the process.
Direct Conversations with Owners
We have refined the process of reaching the owners of such business and hold conversations with over half on any target list. Our off-market approach means that you are able to have a fuller open discussion about valuation and plans without being held at arm’s length by an advisor. It leads to more constructive discussions and a better overall outcome.
We Search Worldwide for Suitable Business Acquisition platforms
We are currently originating in a number of regions and have clients looking for platforms in several countries at the same time. We have found businesses for clients all over the world, and we can search in any location however local or broad. Our methods work across languages, cultures and time zones meaning that we can give you reach without the investment… until, of course, you’re ready to move on a business.
A 100% Success Rate
Can we guarantee you an acquisition platform? No. But we have a 100% success rate on the companies we have helped clients acquire. Every company we have sourced for our clients is either still trading profitably, or has been merged into a successful parent organising.
Finding the right fit is crucial to your long-term success. Let Unloq help you.
