Do you want to Exit?
Do You Want To Scale?
We're Looking To Acquire Established Mid-Market Companies
Whether You're Ready to Exit Now or Want to Scale First, Multiply Value and Exit Later.
If You're Looking to Sell, Scale or Exit. We'd š To Hear From You.
Build. Scale. Exit
Who we are
bse partners is a private business acquisition and growth firm. We specialise in acquiring well-established, profitable UK companies typically family-owned or founder-led, often preparing for succession or transition.
We bring a modern operational playbook to legacy businesses, helping them thrive in todayās fast-moving world without losing the essence of what made them great in the first place.
Whether youāre looking to step away, scale with support, or prepare for a future sale, bse partners is here to help you protect and elevate the business youāve built
We are not brokers. We are not a fund. We are not Private Equity.
We are experienced operators who buy and partner with businesses to help them grow carefully, respectfully, and with a long-term mindset
What we do
We work with business owners who have built something truly valuable, businesses shaped by years of hard work, dedication, and reputation.
We understand that the decision to step back, hand over the reins, or prepare for the next chapter is never taken lightly.
Every business is unique so our approach is personal. But the principle is always the same.
We preserve the legacy. Re-energise the future. We work directly with business owners to agree the right structure whether thatās a full exit, a phased handover, or a strategic partnership.
Once we acquire or invest, we bring in our trusted team in to support:
āā¢āLeadership succession and handover planning
āā¢āGovernance and legal structure modernisation
āā¢āDigital transformation: systems, tech, CRM, brand
āā¢āPeople and culture frameworks for team growth
āā¢āCash flow, profitability and scalability improvement
IF YOU WANT TO Sell or EXIT
Protect Your Legacy. Maximise Value. Exit On Your Terms.
1ļøā£Buy Out.
We acquire established mid-market companies through structured buyouts full, partial, or phased. Whether you're planning retirement, freeing up capital, or stepping back, we tailor exits to suit your timeline, goals, and legacy.
2ļøā£Buy In.
Want to bring in a strategic investor or operator to take things forward? We invest in high-potential businesses and partner with founders ready to reduce risk, realise value, and benefit from growth without giving up control yet.
3ļøā£Consult.
Not ready to exit yet? We act as your Exit Architects and Value Engineers providing strategic consulting to de-risk the business, maximise valuation, and prepare you for a smooth, high-value exit on your terms whenever you're ready
Only 30-40% of UK SME's
successfully sell
48% of SME's seeking to sell
have no exit strategy
"While 41% of UK business owners say they plan to sell within 5ā10 years, nearly half have no formal exit strategy.
The difference between planning and executing is what bse partners does - turning intentions into outcomes.ā
IF YOU WANT TO SCALE
Drive Growth. Improve Performance. Multiply Value.
šļøBuild.
We build businesses designed for scale. Develop a clear strategy, strengthen your equity story, and implement systems that drive predictable, sustainable growth all without losing what makes your business special.
šScale.
Multiply enterprise value with speed and precision. Expand revenue, improve margins, increase multiples, and leverage media, AI, and smart M&A strategies to scale faster with less risk.
šš½Exit.
Exit on your terms. Position your business to attract top-tier buyers, command premium multiples, and deliver a high-value transaction that rewards your work ā and protects your legacy.
Unlike any other
Clear Exits Without the Bullsh*t
Private Equity
The Old Way
āRun by Bankers
āDeath By Due Diligence
āGrowth at All Costs
āRun by Bankers
bse partners
The New Way
ā Personable & Relatable Partners
ā We Respect What You've Built
ā We Respect Your Team, Brand and Customers
ā Straightforward Terms, Aligned Outcomes
What We Look For
Big Markets.
Weāre drawn to established, resilient sectors that serve real-world needs especially where the market is fragmented, overlooked, or slow to adapt. These are the places where trusted businesses can quietly lead, and small changes unlock big opportunities.
Good Companies.
We look for businesses with strong foundations loyal customers, dependable teams, and a reputation built over years. Even if some areas need refreshing, we focus on whatās already working and how we can help strengthen and scale it.
Good People.
We work with owners and leadership teams who care deeply about what theyāve built ā people who value their team, their name, and doing things the right way. We bring modern ideas, but always with respect for your values and legacy.
Who Is Paul Kenyon
Paul Kenyon is a serial tech entrepreneur and cybersecurity pioneer with a proven track record of founding, scaling, and exiting high-growth software companies. Known for his strategic foresight, relentless execution, and ability to build market-leading teams, Paul has played a pivotal role in shaping modern cybersecurity and enterprise technology.
In 2008, Paul co-founded Avecto, where his customer-centric vision, focus on execution, and commercial acumen transformed the company into a cybersecurity powerhouse.
Under his leadership as Co-CEO, Avecto grew to safeguard 8+ million users worldwide, generate Ā£23.5 million in revenue with 51% year-on-year growth, and attract Ā£32 million in investment from JMI Equity. In 2018, Avecto was acquired by Bomgar (now BeyondTrust), with Paul playing a central role in integrating the businesses to scale their combined market impact.
Who Is Adam pope
Entrepreneurship for Adam Pope began in the summer of 1989, when a nine-year-old armed with a lawnmower, a bucket, and a sponge turned pocket money ambitions into a thriving neighbourhood service. What started as a way to fund a cinema trip soon became a small operation with repeat customers and a crew of friendsāa first taste of enterprise that planted the seed for a lifelong passion.
That spirit has carried through to Adamās career, where he has spent decades leading and advising businesses, particularly in the family business sector. With a track record of guiding companies through growth, succession, and transformation, he specialises in aligning people, strategy, and operations to create sustainable success.
At the heart of Adamās approach is the same drive he had as a child entrepreneur: spotting opportunities, mobilising talent, and delivering lasting value.
What others are saying
"Changed my life"
"Helped my grow and scale several businesses to multiple 7 figures, changed my life"
- Luke S
"exceeded my expectations"
"The growth I saw in myself and the team exceeded my expectations. Great team to work with!!"
- Jonny T
"Highly recommend this"
"Assisted with the exit from a family business and the team were always on hand. I Highly recommend this"
- Dom P
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