GETTING THE RIGHT FIT REALISES SUCCESSFUL INORGANIC GROWTH

Inorganic growth isn’t just about acquiring any business, it’s about acquiring the right business. The kind that strengthens your position, fits your strategy, and integrates cleanly. Without the right fit, even the most promising acquisition can become a costly distraction. At Unloq, we focus on fit first, and it’s why our clients see long-term, sustainable success from their acquisitions.

Fit First: Why It Matters

An acquisition isn’t just a transaction, it’s a strategic alignment. And alignment only happens when there’s a genuine fit: cultural, operational, and commercial. Too often, buyers are left with one or two “okay” options and feel pressured to make them work. That’s how compromises creep in. A good deal becomes a “just-about-acceptable” deal, and those rarely deliver lasting value.

We don’t let that happen. Our origination approach ensures you see opportunities that actually match your brief, not just fill a quota. Because if you start with the wrong business, integration gets harder, not easier. And the benefits of growth get delayed, or lost entirely.

Don’t Compromise: Increase Your Choice

One of the biggest risks in inorganic growth is having too few options. When acquirers rely on inbound deals or public listings, the pool shrinks fast, and so does the quality. Off-market origination expands your universe. We reach out directly to businesses that aren’t for sale, but are open to the right offer. That’s how we ensure you’re choosing from a position of strength, not scarcity.

Good Integration: Get the Fit Right

A good acquisition only becomes great through integration. But if the business wasn’t the right fit to begin with, integration becomes damage control. When you acquire with alignment in mind, on culture, people, systems, and strategy, everything that comes after is smoother. That’s what gives inorganic growth its staying power.

We Get You the Right Deal

We’re not here to flood you with options or to find a business on the cheap. We’re here to help you secure the right deal. Of the companies we’ve helped clients buy in the last 6 years, 100% are still trading (compared to an estimated 70% chance of success as reported by Dealsuite). We’re proving that clear criteria, targeted outreach, and a disciplined approach leads to enduring success.

Whether you’re a private equity, a trade buyer, corporate or an MBI, Unloq can help you find, engage, and acquire businesses that last. Because enduring growth isn’t built on volume. It’s built on fit, and fit is what we’re built to find.

Are You Ready to Grow with the Right Fit?

Explore our approach to off-market origination or sell your business through our trusted network.

If You Want Ideal Flow Let’s Talk

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Unloq the Numbers

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

40%

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

100%

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

2/3rds

Of the business owners
we reach, 2/3rds
are interested in
exploring the approach

90%

Over 90% of the
transactions we
completed were
off market

15+

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

20

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

M&A Insights and Latest Trends

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THE 2% PROBLEM: WHY REACTIVE BUYERS ALWAYS LOSE OUT
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Regional and Cross-Border Deal Makers

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Reading
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Australia

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