Our Acquisition Criteria
Excedar acquires established B2B companies providing essential, mission-critical services and solutions to their customers. Our ideal businesses share many of the following traits.
1
Proven & Profitable
5+ years operating history, £2-20 million in annual revenue, sustainable double digit profit margins with strong cash flow
2
Recurring
Demand
Repeat-heavy customer base with high retention. Services, solutions and products that clients rely on regularly
3
Mission-Critical solution
We look for businesses providing essential services that customers rely on for efficient, safe and uninterrupted operations – anything mission-critical to B2B clients is within our remit
4
Strong, motivated management
An experienced team excited for the next chapter, or a capable second tier ready to step up. We value continuity and expertise
5
Room to Grow
Opportunities to expand and innovate – new services, methods, markets or
bolt-ons. We back businesses with untapped potential
Great businesses don’t always follow a formula. If you’ve built something essential and enduring, we’re interested.
We typically acquire a majority or full stake but are flexible to structuring acquisitions that leave founders with equity when they are staying in for the next stage of growth.