Acquisition History / Search Funds / United Kingdom

Search Fund Acquisitions in United Kingdom

10 publicly known companies in United Kingdom acquired by search funds.

  1. 1essensys plcacquired by Mark Furness-led Bidco · Flexible workspace software · United KingdomAcquired by Mark Furness-led Bidco. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/essensys--esys/recommended-cash-offer/94433682026$15.3M
  2. 2Ives & Co Solicitorsacquired by River Cam Group · Legal services (consumer legal services, residential conveyancing, wills and probate) · United KingdomAcquired by River Cam Group (Louis Lew). Backed by Lagar Ventures, Cabiedes Capital, Ventus Capital Partners. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/river-cam-group-acquired-100-of-ives-co-solicitors/2026Undisclosed
  3. 3Scalextric business (Hornby Hobbies)acquired by Scalextric Motorsports (Mark Brown, Purbeck Capital Partners) · Toys and hobby products · United KingdomAcquired by Scalextric Motorsports (Mark Brown, Purbeck Capital Partners). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/prn/castelnau-group-limited--cgl/hornby-agrees-sale-of-scalextric/94500262026$27.0M
  4. 4H. Mears (Furnishers) Ltdacquired by All Interests Aligned · Flooring retail and installation · United KingdomAcquired by All Interests Aligned (AIA) with operator Philip Cefai. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/aia-completes-its-first-deal-with-the-acquisition-of-h-mears-furnishers-ltd-in-the-uk/2025Undisclosed
  5. 5Inspecs Group plcacquired by Luke Johnson and Ian Livingstone consortium (Bidco 1125 Limited) · Eyewear design and manufacturing · United KingdomAcquired by Luke Johnson and Ian Livingstone consortium (Bidco 1125 Limited). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/inspecs-group--spec/recommended-acquisition-of-inspecs-group-plc/92881392025$115.3M
  6. 6Millenium Site Services and Millenium Propertiesacquired by Maple House Capital · Rail repair and refurbishment services · United KingdomAcquired by Maple House Capital (Innocent Udia). Backed by Richard Turner (Blackstone Advanced Technologies LLC), Wavebridge Capital (Giorgi Pailodze). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/maple-house-capital-acquires-millenium-site-services-in-the-uk/2025a turnover of GBP15M and a Profit after Tax of GBP2.8M
  7. 7Paul Mathew Transport Ltdacquired by Eyal Kaplan (Novastone Capital Advisors operator-led programme) · Specialist transport and warehousing logistics · United KingdomAcquired by Eyal Kaplan (Novastone Capital Advisors operator-led programme). Backed by Novastone Capital Advisors. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/nca-entrepreneur-eyal-kaplan-acquires-uk-based-paul-mathew-transport-ltd/2025Undisclosed
  8. 8Rowleys of Northwichacquired by Mentmore Capital Partners · Commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management · United KingdomAcquired by Mentmore Capital Partners. Backed by Triplepoint. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/mentmore-capital-partners-acquires-rowleys-of-northwich/2025£5-10M annual turnover disclosed; deal price not stated
  9. 9Scottish Everlastingsacquired by Heronshaw Group · Artificial florals and home accessories · United KingdomAcquired by Heronshaw Group. Backed by HSBC (debt financing). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/heronshaw-group-acquired-scottish-everlastings/2025Undisclosed
  10. 10Saepio Information Securityacquired by Aurias · Technology/Security · United KingdomAcquired by Aurias, co-invested alongside Ethos Partners & Maven Equity Partners.2024Undisclosed