Buyer reach

Based on our bespoke technology platforms and the vast experience of our researchers, we can identify  UK trade buyers across a range of private and publicly quoted vertical, horizontal and synergistic sectors. We have access to over 4.5m UK companies as well as data on over 1.7m previous transactions in the M&A market to ensure your business is seen by the right trade acquirers.

Our bespoke database, software and researchers allows us to target a range of competitive, complementary, strategic and synergistic buyers from across Europe. We have successfully completed many cross border transactions to European buyers.

Through utilising our bespoke data systems and our worldwide alliance network, we provide a truly international approach, looking beyond European borders, vastly increasing the opportunities for your business. Our deal team have a global coverage to facilitate cross-border transactions effectively.

Our internal resources and professional network means we work closely with private equity contacts of all sizes. We have a rich history of achieving investments from PE firms which have far exceeded our clients initial value expectations.

The KBS team have decades of entrepreneurial experience, who have secured investments for their own companies, creating a network of connections across Europe. Private equity houses and looking to invest in the UK are targeted by our knowledgeable team to ensure the widest range of options are delivered to you.

Our pro-active, thorough approach means that no stone is left unturned and our team of researchers will identify a range of potential private equity investors from across the globe. Over the years we have established strong connections with PE firms in the United States and beyond, generating a thorough mix of potential investment options that can take your business to the next level.

We will target a wide range of potential institutional investments to deliver results that can help you achieve your objectives. These might include pension funds, investment banks, and mutual funds.  Our bespoke Buyer Matching Engine uses big data to track and identify potential acquirers within any given industry.

As part of our dedication to ensuring you receive multiple offers, our holistic approach also ensures that we consider investors such as investments by family offices, identifying opportunities to pursue an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) and determining the validity of an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Our team will ensure every avenue of potential investment is explored to provide you with the widest range of options.

We have a comprehensive buyer database with thousands of registered buyers, comprising of trusted buyers we have previously worked with and over 10,000 Management Buy In candidates / private buyers. These buyers are pre-vetted and have the financial capability to make acquisitions. Our network is constantly expanding and covers key contacts from all sectors.