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Ian, Darren and Jordan were self-employed advisers in the same advice firm. They owned their clients, but the business was for sale and discussions did not involve them. They decided to take control of their futures and setup a new company via Fairstone's Startup Joint Venture (SJV) programme, which enables pockets of advisers to collaborate and setup a new company within Fairstone, utilising every aspect of our infrastructure, whilst also providing them with a guaranteed capital event in the future. ✔ Protect clients, with no requirement to move assets ✔ Focus on advising and leave Fairstone to deal with everything else ✔ Access investment and growth support from a proven business partner ✔ Create future capital value in a timeline controlled by you ✔ Remain advising post sale and sponsor your succession plan ⏳ Is it time for you to take control?

Thank you to Investment News for allowing Procyon to voice our thoughts on such an important topic as taking on outside capital. Proceed with CAUTION!!!! #procyonproud #oneteamonedream #investmentnews

Entering the built environment market with a 💥, Contollo has taken on the Manchester-based cost management consultancy Abacus with an aim to acquire another seven businesses within five years. “What we want to do is create a business that is helping its clients to deliver their ESG ambitions. We think that by focusing on those two disciplines (MEP and cost management) we can really do that.” - Ruth Percival, CEO at Contollo Private equity firm NorthEdge supported the purchase of Abacus and the debut of Contollo. “This investment brings together a number of NorthEdge’s focus areas: Contollo is another example of a regionally-based company with national reach; the investment strategy is highly aligned with our ESG and sustainability commitments; and Contollo represents another buy and build investment in our portfolio." - Liam May, Director at NorthEdge With the acquisition, Abacus co-founder Ellis Goodfellow has become chief commercial officer of Contollo. Goodfellow’s fellow co-founder, Mike Perry, is now also a director at Contollo. Read more about Contollo's acquisition strategy in the article below. 👇 #realestate #PropTech #smartbuilding #construction #mergerandacquisitions ---- 💡 Follow PropTech Connect for daily Real Estate news and insights.

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According to just-released market intelligence from PitchBook, global M&A dealmaking is slowly coming back after two consecutive years of declines. But a stronger recovery is being checked by flat #PE dealmaking. Cody Crook, managing director of Hunt Scanlon Ventures, unpacks what it all means for human capital M&A activity >> https://lnkd.in/eHa6wqMw #HumanCapital #MergersandAcquisitions

At Acquira, we believe taking care of people isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s good for business. Our mission is to acquire and grow the legacy of businesses while empowering the teams behind them. Every person has untapped potential, and when we inspire that potential, everyone prospers. That’s why all of Acquira’s businesses are on a path to becoming majority employee-owned. When teams are financially motivated and share in the business’s success, it thrives for generations. This approach not only secures jobs but redistributes wealth back into the pockets of the American workforce. By reinvesting profits into business growth, we create lasting legacies where employees build wealth through compounding cash flow—making financial freedom more attainable for hard-working Americans. 💡 Join us in creating a win-win model for businesses, employees, and communities. Learn more about how Acquira is reshaping the future of business ownership. 👉 Click the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/3UZZ93K #BusinessAcquisition #EmployeeOwnership #LegacyBusiness #FinancialFreedom #Acquira #RedistributingWealth #BusinessGrowth #CompoundingSuccess #TeamEmpowerment #BusinessForGenerations #AmericanWorkforce

🌟 Exciting insights from my recent interview with Jason Andrew, the visionary founder of Arbor Permanent Owners! 🌟 Arbor Permanent Owners is a decentralized holding company focused on acquiring and nurturing smaller, asset-light businesses in Australia. Inspired by the Long-Term Hold model, Arbor is committed to being the custodian of great Australian SMEs. Key Takeaways: 🔹 Unique approach: Arbor’s strategy stands out with its indefinite holding period for acquisitions, focusing on sustainable, long-term success over quick profits. This owner-centric philosophy allows for acquiring businesses at attractive multiples and avoiding intense competition from private equity. 🔹 Inspired by German Mittelstand: The German Mittelstand model heavily influences Arbor's acquisition strategy. These family-owned SMEs excel in niche markets, emphasize long-term success, and significantly contribute to local economies—all traits Arbor seeks in its acquisitions. 🔹 Investor expectations & liquidity: Arbor plans to offer annual liquidity windows, inspired by SpaceX's model, allowing for secondary transactions while maintaining long-term focus. Additionally, a formal dividend program will be implemented to balance reinvestment and shareholder returns. 🔹 Compensation alignment: With no management fees and a Board-approved fixed salary for founders, Arbor’s compensation model ensures alignment with investor interests, fostering a partnership mentality focused on long-term value creation. 🔹 Overcoming challenges: Arbor addresses potential operational volatility through thorough due diligence and close collaboration with existing management teams. Preserving the cultural identity of acquired businesses is also crucial, ensuring their legacy and strengths are maintained. 🔹 Future goals: currently raising A$25M for its first acquisition, Arbor aims to manage at least 4 businesses within 5 years, continually growing its portfolio of resilient, successful companies. Read the full interview to delve deeper into Arbor Permanent Owners’ innovative approach: https://lnkd.in/dxPGSPtw #EntrepreneurshipThroughAcquisitions #EtA #SearchFund #SearchFunds #BusinessAcquisitions #SmallBusinessAcquisition #SearchFundsNews

"Dealmaking isn’t about luck—it’s about strategy." 🚀 Effective dealmaking requires finesse, foresight, and a disciplined approach to acquisitions. Here’s how to make each acquisition count: 1. Know Your Goals A successful acquisition starts with a clear strategic goal, whether it’s expanding your market reach or strengthening your operational capabilities. Having a vision ensures that each acquisition aligns with your long-term goals. 2. Stay Disciplined As Warren Buffett advises, don't make acquisitions just for the sake of growth. Being selective and evaluating the potential value of each deal keeps you on the right track and maximizes your resources. 3. Focus on Value Creation Top dealmakers are relentless about identifying and planning for value creation early in the process. Successful acquisitions are driven by synergy—making sure the combined company is more valuable than the sum of its parts. When I made my first acquisition, I learned the importance of combining strategy with discipline. That’s why at the Business Builders Institute (BBI), we emphasize structured deal planning for aspiring entrepreneurs. Ready to dive into the art of dealmaking? Let's connect and explore how strategic dealmaking can shape your financial destiny: https://lnkd.in/eR-Vs3n8 CLICK THE LINK TO JOIN THE BUSINESS BUILDERS INSTITUTE (BBI) AND LEARN HOW TO ACQUIRE CASH-FLOWING BUSINESSES: https://lnkd.in/e58XDCt7 #Dealmaking #AcquisitionStrategy #BusinessGrowth #BusinessBuilderBeez #BBI

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Europe’s private equity industry shifted towards supporting fewer but larger portfolio company buy-and-build acquisitions in the first six months of 2024, according to half-yearly data on bolt-on transactions from the Centre for Private Equity and MBO Research (CMBOR) based at Nottingham University Business School and supported by Equistone Partners Europe. Christiian Marriott, Head of Investor Relations at Equistone: “With the buyout market mounting a recovery in the first six months of the year and many portfolio companies having largely weathered the worst of the economic headwinds, it’s unsurprising that there’s been a commensurate drop off in buy-and-build deal volume as firms switch focus to once again executing new platform deals.” Professor Kevin Amess, Director of CMBOR at Nottingham University Business School: “While the volume of deals is down, a natural consequence of firms turning attention back towards executing buyouts, the considerable increase in aggregate value is indicative of the industry’s enduring faith in buy-and-build as a tried and tested mechanism for creating value.” Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dRpkVGYT #privateequity