Equity Gap (5.4m Total): Attractive profitable B2B engineering services business- UK Self-Funded Search

June 19, 2025
by a searcher from London Business School in London, UK
I am currently raising £5.4M to complete an acquisition, with completion targeted for next month. We have secured 73% of the total and are now seeking additional investors to join the cap table.
Deal highlights:
• Target: Established engineering firm providing repairs and maintenance services across the UK with significant expansion potential
• £15M Revenue | £4.2M EBITDA 28% Margin
• Enhanced deferred consideration with a downside protection structure as an earn-out that aligns post-completion handover interests
• Strong Customer base: Several relationships spanning 20+ years
• Clear and compelling rationale for sale
Projected Net Investor Returns
• Preferred Returns: 12% p.a.
• Projected Net IRR 39% over 5 Years
• Projected Net MOIC 5.2x over 5 years
Transaction Status:
• Financial and commercial due diligence is complete, and Legal DD is in the final stages
• Debt ~£10m facilities in final stages
• Negotiations on the SPA are ongoing, and we expect to close the transaction at the end of July.
I would be glad to share more details and discuss the opportunity.
Introductions and recommendations would also be appreciated.
in Canterbury, UK
from Universidad de Guadalajara in London, UK