HB2 Ventures is pursuing the acquisition of a profitable UK business through a self-funded search model. Our preference is to acquire a digital, tech-enabled, or B2B services business with positive unit economic with a clear wedge into an enduring market.
Name: HB2 Ventures
Entrepreneur: Hugo Besley
Location: London, United Kingdom
Model: Self-Funded Acquisition
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0)7568 166 198
LinkedIn: /hugobesley
Website: hb2ventures.com
| Criterion | Description |
|---|---|
| Enterprise Value (EV) | £0.5-£10 million |
| EBITDA Range | £0.5-£4 million |
| Revenue Range | £1-£10 million |
| Ownership Opportunity | 20-50% retained ownership fo HB2 Ventures |
| Deal Structure | Majority debt-financed, complemented by equity syndication at acquisition and earned payout |
| Location | London and South East preferred; open to strong businesses across England |
| Business Model | Recurring or repeat revenue with high customer retention |
| Customer Base | Preference for diversified, minimal customer concentration risk (<25% revenue from any single client) |
| Value creation Drivers | Organic growth, cross-sell/upsell potential, digital transformation opportunities or buy and build |
| Seller Profile | Owner-operators seeking succession, retirement, or partial exit |
Preferred Sectors
B2B Services - essential outsourced or compliance-based services with recurring contracts
(e.g. professional, technical, digital, or facilities-related)
Software & Tech-Enabled Services - niche SaaS or platforms with proven recurring revenue and low churn
Light Industrial / Specialist Manufacturing - defensible niche operators with strong service components
Training & Certification Services - corporate learning, recruitment, compliance, and upskilling providers
Excluded / Lower Priority Sectors
| Sector | Example Company | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| B2B IT Services | Managed service providers for eneterprise IT, & CyberSecurity | Defensive, recurring contracts with buy and build strategy |
| Niche SaaS | Workflow automation platform for property or legal sectors | Sticky, high-margin revenue |
| Technical Services | Calibration, testing, or certification provider | Regulatory demand, consistent cash flow |
| Training & Education | Corporate compliance or workforce upskilling firm | Repeatable revenue, scalable model |