DSW | Private Investment & Advisory

The Pivot Point.

Every owner reaches a crossroads. We provide the capital and expertise to navigate yours.

Retirement Planning

Seeking a clean exit to enjoy the fruits of your labour, without endangering your staff or legacy.

Growth Ceiling

The business is solid, but requires capital or new energy to scale further.

Succession Void

No family members or management team willing to take the reins.

Operational Stress

Facing cash flow pressure or requiring strategic turnaround support.

Option A

Acquisition & Exit

For owners seeking a full or partial exit. We acquire 100% of share capital or partner in a majority capacity, allowing you to de-risk your personal wealth.

Cash on completion with flexible transition periods.
Preservation of company culture and legacy.

Option B

Growth Strategy

For businesses with potential but facing headwinds. We inject expertise and capital to restructure, stabilise, and increase profitability.

Balance sheet restructuring and working capital injection.
Hands-on management support and deep commercial growth expertise.

Investment Criteria

Size

£2m — £10m Turnover

We focus on the SME market where our involvement can make a tangible difference.

Location

United Kingdom

National coverage, with a preference for businesses where we can visit easily.

Structure

Privately Held

Family-owned, founder-led, or retiring partnerships. We do not invest in startups.

Sector

Sector Agnostic

We look at business fundamentals rather than industry trends.

Timeline

The Transaction Process

1

Introduction

Confidential discussion to align objectives.

2

NDA & Data

Exchange of agreement and initial financials.

3

Offer

Heads of Terms outlining valuation and structure.

4

Due Diligence

Commercial and financial verification.

5

Completion

Funds transferred and post-deal strategy begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the sale be kept confidential?

Absolutely. We sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before receiving any sensitive information. We conduct our due diligence with extreme discretion to ensure your staff, customers, and competitors are not alerted.

What happens to my staff?

Your team is the engine of the business. Unlike trade buyers who often look for "synergies" (redundancies), we invest to grow. We aim to retain key management and staff to ensure continuity.

Do you charge fees?

No. We are principals (investors), not brokers. We pay our own costs. There are no fees for you to pay us to review your business or make an offer.

My business is distressed. Can you help?

Yes. We have significant expertise in turnaround strategies. If your business has strong fundamentals but is suffering from cash flow issues, we can deploy capital to stabilise it.

Realising Value.
Respecting Legacy.