UK & European payroll software M&A just hit a 26-year high, with Europe close behind.
Our 2026 report looks at why international and PE buyers are paying a premium for the right platforms — and a discount for the rest.
The State of Govtech A $20bn Milestone Global govtech deal volume hit $20.5 billion — a new record, surpassing the previous high of $13.1 billion set in 2021 — driven by strategic buyers, private equi...
In the high-stakes world of M&A, "value" is traditionally measured by a single metric: the final exit price. Success is often viewed through a cold, financial lens, where the human element is a se...
Selling your business takes six to twelve months across three phases: preparation, active marketing, and negotiation through to legal close.
Most founders ask "when should I sell my business?" too late — here's the three-factor framework, with timing, tax, and readiness signals covered.
Venture debt can be a powerful tool for pre-profit scaleups to fuel growth without diluting ownership, but it’s important to raise it at the right moment.
Choosing the right funding shapes your company's future. Here is how UK founders weigh equity, debt and growth capital options.
Some businesses are simply harder to replace than others — and buyers pay accordingly. Here is what creates that scarcity premium.
The M&A world is rife with sloppy processes and empty promises – making it a tough call to filter good advisors from bad when building your M&A support team. Here are some pointers on what to ...
Understanding why buyers pay a premium starts with synergies — the five types explained plainly, with their real impact on valuation.
Feeling trapped by your own business? Owner dependency can cost founders 20–40% of their exit price — if they are sellable at all. Here is how to break free.
An unresolved shareholder dispute will derail your sale — here is the practical guide to fixing it before going to market.
Eight reasons to sell your business this year The average UK founder exits their business after about 11 years. Considering the survival mode of the early years and the time it took to reach the first...
Choosing your preferred business exit route early on clarifies the road ahead. Here we discuss the pros and cons of the most common types of company acquisition.
Selling a UK business typically takes 6–12 months, but preparation, complexity, and buyer type all shift the timeline significantly.
While most of us don’t dwell too long on the conflicting emotions of selling a business, if left unchecked, those feelings can bubble up in the most surprising ways.
Valuation methods set the range. Competitive tension sets the price. Here is how business valuation actually works in mid-market M&A.
An unsolicited offer to buy your business is a high-stakes moment under real pressure — here's how UK founders respond well.
Recent studies have shown a few trends that should perhaps worry CEOs. Firstly, two-thirds of the fastest-growing companies fail. You might think that reaching hypergrowth status puts you on the inevi...
Owner-dependent businesses are hard to sell and harder to enjoy — reducing dependency protects deal options and your life outside work.
Choosing the right acquirer can shift your sale price by 20–40% — here's how UK founders run a disciplined competitive process.
While payment delays mainly benefit the acquirer, it can also be deployed as an incentive for the seller, offering an additional payout if the business exceeds expectations. Discover the hidden potent...
Warranties promise what was true at signing. Indemnities cover what comes after. Here is how sellers limit exposure on both.
Due diligence can stall or sink a sale; here is how UK founders prepare data rooms before buyers start digging.
