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Selling a business involves in-depth industry knowledge and expertise, and seeking the help of an experienced consultant is essential to an effective business transaction at the maximum price. Entrusting the help of a consultant to define the best strategy will be...

Many business owners decide to do the work of a consultant on their own; one main reason for this may be financially motivated, since not hiring an advisor means not having to pay a fee. The decision to hire an M&A advisor could well be the most important decision...

Venture Corporate Finance leading the ICT M&A market in 2023 with 5 IT transactions, Combined transaction value of over £56m, We are consistently delivering fantastic outcomes for our clients with leading transactional excellence Venture Corporate Finance – The...

When it comes to selling your business, due diligence is an essential step that should not be overlooked. Due diligence is the process of thoroughly investigating and evaluating a company before entering into a sale agreement. It involves examining all aspects of the...

Excited to announce that we have completed our 4th IT deal in Q1 2023. More details coming soon. Venture Corporate Finance – The home of ICT deal-making in the UK NO upfront fees, NO retainers, NO forever tie-ins http://ow.ly/ywGs50NsqKa...

As a business owner, the decision to sell your company is not one to be taken lightly. It’s a significant and often emotional decision that requires careful consideration and planning. It’s important to be as prepared as possible in order to get the best price and...

Great finish to the week. Completed our 3rd IT transaction for 2023. That makes it 10 IT #technology, #Telcoms deals completed in the last 16 months with more #ittechnology companies in Due Diligence. Specific thanks to: John Patefield, Stephen Taylor, Are we the most...

Concerns of a global recession have some business owners and investors rethinking their M&A strategy. We understand the need to be wise with your financial investments. However, the state of M&A in 2023 is not necessarily reflective of the overall economic...

2022 continued to see strong growth in mergers and acquisitions throughout several high-profile industries. Today, we’re going to take a look back at the various transactions and trends that our firm both worked on and experienced last year. To put it succinctly,...

As the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape in the UK continues to evolve, it is important for businesses to stay up to date on the latest trends in order to make informed decisions about their future. Let’s take a look at an M&A data & trend report by...

    We are really proud to announce another deal completion and fantastic testimonial from our client. We have now completed 9 #IT, #Telecoms deals in 16 months confirming our position as the home of ICT deal making in the UK...

Are you looking to sell or buy a business? At Venture Corporate Finance, we have developed a four-stage process to help you achieve success in either scenario. This success has resulted in 10 IT/Telco deals being completed in the last 16 months Selling a business can...

AWARD WINNING M&A IT and TELCO advisory company Venture Corporate Finance, a UK-based mergers and acquisition firm, recently won two prestigious industry awards. Both of these awards demonstrate the thorough commitment Venture Corporate Finance has to connecting...

During our formal four-step merger and acquisition process, Stage 3 revolves around the negotiation of the Heads of Terms that will govern the transaction. As we mention elsewhere, this is a crucial milestone that involves good-faith negotiations on behalf of both the...

Although it may seem like a ways down the road yet, one day you’ll be able to say, “I successfully sold my business.” This milestone in the merger and acquisition process is significant for several reasons. Obviously, the first is that you completed what you set out...

As we’ve worked with hundreds of buyers and sellers over the past 15 years, there are several commonalities among business owners. Myths, if you will, about the upcoming process. As a part of our role is educating our clients and guiding them through this process, we...

Before you advertise that you’re ready to sell your business, there is one looming concern we’re sure you’ve thought about. Yes, we’re talking about why some businesses don’t sell. It can be frustrating when you put all of that effort into selling your business only...

As we came of a very strong quarter one we have seen the traditional drop in deals in April with 10 deals, down 17 transactions (-63%) from the previous month. Year to date their have been 68 transactions, representing 21% of last year’s total. Software & services...

As we meet new clients and work with them on their M&A process, we sometimes get asked “What makes Venture Corporate Finance different from other advisors?” Recognising that, not only is it a fair question to those clients we’ve already met, but also to those in...

The market remains buoyant with the majority of monthly sell side transactions completed by Private Equity backed buyers. February summary: VCF Private Equity Report – February 2022 The UK & Ireland were home to 15 PE-backed deals in the technology and...

Venture Corporate Finance leading the ICT M&A market in 2023 with 5 IT transactions, Combined transaction value of over £56m, We are consistently delivering fantastic outcomes for our clients with leading transactional excellence Venture Corporate Finance – The...

   Venture Corporate Finance continue to provide sellers in the UK with the most comprehensive and successful service with the lowest risk in the marketplace. In Quarter 4 2021 we completed 3 transactions with businesses in the IT, Unified Comms and ICT sectors....

How our business model benefits our clients. Partnering with a corporate finance advisor is no small order. We’re honoured that you’re considering our firm to help you sell your business. Whether you’ve owned it for most of your working career or you’re looking to...

Many advisory-supported deals happen every year where the client ends up selling but leaves the process dissatisfied due to the advisor’s performance, attitude or support. To understand the value of a true advisor, you should speak to the sellers of the last 4...

Please review our October 2021 UK Private Equity report that details transaction volumes by sector and region. We believe market intelligence, data and analytics are key to understanding our market and each month we provide an update on deals that have completed for...

Many advisory-supported deals happen every year where the client ends up selling but leaves the process dissatisfied due to the advisor’s performance, attitude or support. To understand the value of a true advisor, you should speak to the sellers of the last 4...

Tony joined Venture Corporate Finance in September 2021 and brings with him over 5 years of knowledge of the buyer landscape in IT/MSP/Telecoms and relationship development within the sector. His experience in disposals involving communications technology, telephony,...

Stephen Taylor joins Venture Corporate Finance to head up both buy-side and sell-side transactions for specialist IT/Telco/Software businesses. He comes with a proven track record having joined us directly from another corporate finance firm specialising in the TMT...

We find that competition is fierce in many of our sectors and sub-sectors, meaning the only way to achieve double-digit growth is through acquisitions. M&A can be an important means for building scale, improving a target’s performance and can fuel long term,...

When it comes to selling your business, you need to be open, upfront and honest with all aspects of its functioning as it will be reviewed in meticulous detail and scrutiny during the due diligence process. Buyers prefer low risk with high reward when they consider...

With the market so buoyant, most businesses are being approached constantly and it’s hard to understand who is a good advisor and who is not. Many boast glossy brochures and big corporate finance teams, some say they are market-specific while others say they do the...

With each sale process, you effectively go through the same stages with every broker no matter how prestigious and well-known they are. The merger and acquisition process below includes all the steps involved in merging or acquiring a company, from start to finish....

For SME’s, a business deal is a once in a lifetime opportunity and achieving an effective M&A deal is not an easy task and requires the right M&A Advisory to perform the successful transaction. As such, it becomes very important to select the right partner....

Businesses with long term recurring contracts are always valued higher than those with short term or no contracts. This is due to the risk profile that a buyer will need to access when reviewing the base of the business. As most businesses are fundamentally purchased...

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented his second Budget on Wednesday 3 March 2021 with COVID in mind to “protect jobs and livelihoods”. What did he announce in the Budget 2021 and what do the changes mean for you? Corporation Tax The Chancellor announced that the...

Specialist corporate finance firm Venture Corporate Finance has appointed Gary Smith (pictured) as the new Managing Director. “We know from Gary’s experience, skills and qualities that he can help deliver an improved corporate finance strategy to the market for us. He...

Arguably, a business is the most important and treasured asset in any business owner’s life. When they come to the point that they are ready to sell, most often they discover that they are not prepared for the intricacies associated with the process. AN EMOTIONAL...

Selling a business involves in-depth industry knowledge and expertise, and seeking the help of an experienced consultant is essential to an effective business transaction at the maximum price. Entrusting the help of a consultant to define the best strategy will be...

Following enormous spending in 2020 due to Covid-19, The Government is considering tax increases to raise revenue to mitigate the debt burden and it has been widely reported that Capital Gains Tax is very much at the top of the list and where the Chancellor is seeking...

A merger or acquisition is rarely the same as the last one, but if you are thinking of buying or selling a business, there are some things that you need to be aware of. Some of the most popular questions we get asked are answered here. When is the best time to sell my...

UK M&A is beginning to return to the UK market. Many trade and private equity firms have begun to focus their acquisition strategies on businesses that have remained resilient throughout 2020 or those that could profit from strategic realignment. LOOKING BACK The...

In the U.K. the ratio of debt to GDP has reached levels that have not been seen since the Second World War as Covid’s massive economic devastation has been, and continues to be, instantly evident. Substantial monetary and budgetary initiatives have been adopted to...

Practical ideas for an effective sale Buyers require an increasingly in-depth analysis on potential acquisitions and providing them with a ready-made and detailed sell-side due diligence report could ensure that a long-winded transaction is avoided, giving you the...

Selling a business involves in-depth industry knowledge and expertise, and seeking the help of an experienced consultant is essential to an effective business transaction at the maximum price. Entrusting the help of a consultant to define the best strategy will be...

The process of due diligence serves numerous functions that benefit both buyers and sellers in a merger or acquisition. Due diligence has several challenges and working through these problems is vital to ensuring that the process and the transaction is performed...

A common question we hear is “how long does it take to sell a company?”. A worthwhile question indeed, and one that isn’t easy to answer for various reasons, as selling a business is an invariably slow process. On average, however, it generally takes six months and...

Entering the sales process with a clear understanding of what’s expected of you, as well as what you can expect from your buyer and broker, is essential to a smooth and successful sale. Here are some considerations that business owners should take into account before,...

Selling a business involves in-depth industry knowledge and expertise, and seeking the help of an experienced consultant is essential to an effective business transaction at the maximum price. Entrusting the help of a consultant to define the best strategy will be...

Understanding the key metrics of your business is the key to understanding the true value of the business. It goes beyond the profitability of the business and looks to the market, the opportunity, who is exiting the business, the strength of the customers and the...

Businesses with long term recurring contracts are always valued higher than those with short term or no contracts. This is due to the risk profile that a buyer will need to access when reviewing the base of the business. As most businesses are fundamentally purchased...

Getting the best price and securing the perfect buyer for your company is the final step after having built a successful business. – If you’re thinking about selling your business, here are our 6 steps to a successful company sale. 1. Investigate This provides a...

A well-written exit plan is a comprehensive roadmap that allows owners to successfully exit their business as it asks and answers all the aspects that entrepreneurs and their advisers must consider when it is time to sell a business. Regardless of your reasons,...

A company that relies exclusively on the guidance of its owner creates a major risk, and the true value of your company is what a buyer is willing to pay for your business without you. It’s time to start reducing this reliance on you and start putting a process in...