Considerate Business Succession
Secure your legacy through the succession of your business
Secure your legacy through the succession of your business
Redpath Capital seeks to acquire small to medium UK-based companies from an
owner-operator who wants to transition their business to a new generation of entrepreneurs.
Redpath Capital is an entrepreneurial investment firm, founded to specialise in small business succession. Our sole focus is on UK-based business and helping them continue to grow for years to come.
We will be leveraging our background in entrepreneurship, financial services, and advising small businesses to successfully invest our own capital and time into the business. We plan to work with existing employees to build and carry on your business' legacy.
Planning for business succession and then actually stepping back from the business you built is never easy, which is why we will work with you, with care and diligence, to quickly and smoothly transition the day-to-day responsibilities of your company.
In exchange, we offer you the opportunity to begin the next phase of your life by unlocking the wealth created within your business.
> Reliable second-tier management
Who are the key employees who can step into leadership roles?
> Trading history of 10+ years
Can you show long-term stability or resilience through a downturn?
> Strong competitive advantage or defensible market position
What differentiates you from your competitors?
> Diverse & loyal customer base, low customer concentration
Do customers love you? Can the business survive if you lost a couple?
> Turnover of £1m to 10m annually
Is the business of the right size for Redpath Capital?
> EBITDA of £500k to £1.5m with healthy margins (15%+)
Are you able to convert revenue into profitability?
> High proportion of contracted, recurring or repeat revenue
Do your customers keep coming back thanks to contacts or loyalty?
> History of stable annual revenue growth
How have you managed the peaks and troughs of the business?
> Large and growing sector
Will your industry provide tailwinds or headwinds for the business?
> Low cyclicality and regulatory risk
Are you affected by the wider market performance?
Are you relying on favourable regulations which can quickly change?
> Fragmented landscape
Is this a winner-takes-all market or can many players thrive?
...an exit for non-business reasons (e.g. retirement, health, etc)
...a transition period and to step back from day-to-day operations
...a meaningful liquidity event
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Please get in touch to discuss how we can work together on your personal business succession. All contact and conversations will be held strictly confidential.
Redpath Capital is also happy to speak with sellers, brokers, and transaction service providers.