Business Acquisitions

    Sell Your Business to Us

    Sell your established UK business directly to Leap2growth. Discuss a confidential sale, fair offer and careful handover without a broker.

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    100% confidential. Your staff, customers and competitors will not know we have spoken.

    Who We Are as a Buyer

    A Buyer Who Has Run Businesses

    We are operators, not just investors. We own and run businesses ourselves across engineering, manufacturing and service sectors, so we understand what you have built and how to look after your team and customers once you step back. When we buy, we keep the business running, protect its reputation and help it grow.

    Everything Stays Confidential

    • Everything you share with us is treated in strict confidence
    • We are happy to sign a non disclosure agreement before you share any figures
    • We never contact your staff, customers or suppliers without your permission
    • Your business is never advertised or listed anywhere
    • You decide the pace and you can stop the conversation at any time

    What We Look For

    The Kind of Businesses We Buy

    We are interested in established, well run businesses with a strong future. Some of the things we look at include:

    Growing industries

    Businesses in sectors with rising demand and long term potential.

    Established trading history

    A business that has been trading successfully for several years.

    Consistent profit

    A healthy, reliable track record rather than a one off good year.

    Loyal and repeat customers

    Regular work and strong customer relationships.

    A capable team

    Good people in place who can keep the business running.

    Room to grow

    Opportunities in new markets, services or sectors that have not yet been fully used.

    UK based

    Businesses operating in the United Kingdom.

    Sectors we know well

    Manufacturing and engineering

    Precision engineering, fabrication, production and similar

    Service businesses

    Auto repair, cleaning, plumbing, electrical, dental, digital agencies and similar

    Not sure if your business fits? Every business is different and we do not publish our full criteria. Get in touch and we will talk you through our criteria in a private conversation.

    Discuss Our Criteria

    Why Owners Sell to Us

    Why Owners Choose to Sell to Us

    Direct

    You deal with the buyers, not a middleman, so there are no broker fees.

    Fair

    A clear, honest written offer based on the real value of your business.

    Fast

    If the numbers are right, we move quickly.

    Private

    Nobody finds out until you are ready.

    Legacy protected

    We keep your team, your name and your customers looked after.

    Flexible

    We shape the deal around your plans, not the other way round.

    Your Options When Selling to Us

    Sell to Us in the Way That Suits You

    Full Sale

    Sell the whole business and step away.

    Gradual Exit

    Sell now and stay on for a while to help with the handover.

    Part Sale

    Sell part of the business and keep a share of the future profits.

    Retirement Planning

    Plan your exit over time so you leave on your terms.

    The Process

    How Selling to Us Works

    1. Confidential enquiry

      Fill in the form below. It takes around five minutes.

    2. Private call

      We call you to understand your business, your reasons for selling and what a good outcome looks like for you. We also talk you through our criteria.

    3. Review

      Under a non disclosure agreement, we look at your figures and how the business runs.

    4. Offer

      If it is a fit, we make you a clear written offer.

    5. Completion

      We agree the details, complete due diligence and plan a smooth handover with you.

    Get in Touch

    Talk to Us About Selling Your Business

    Tell us a little about your business and one of our team will call you for a private, no obligation conversation. Everything you share is completely confidential.

    Your details are completely confidential. We will never share your information without your permission.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Questions About Selling Your Business

    Is my enquiry really confidential?

    Yes. We treat every enquiry in strict confidence and will sign an NDA before any figures are shared. We never contact your staff, customers or suppliers without your permission.

    Do you use brokers?

    No. You deal directly with us as the buyer.

    What size of business do you buy?

    It depends on the business and the sector. Get in touch and we will talk you through our criteria.

    Which industries are you interested in?

    We focus on growing industries, particularly manufacturing, engineering and established service businesses. If you are in a different sector, we are still happy to talk.

    What happens to my staff?

    We buy businesses to run them, so we aim to keep the team in place and look after them.

    Can I stay involved after the sale?

    Yes. You can step away fully, stay on for a handover period or keep a share of the business.

    Does an enquiry commit me to anything?

    No. The first conversation is free, private and carries no obligation.

    How long does it take?

    It varies, but if the numbers are right we move quickly.

    Thinking About Selling? Let's Have a Private Conversation.

    No pressure, no obligation and complete confidentiality.

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