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 boutique acquisition and growth firm.
We acquire well-established, profitable UK companies - typically family-owned, owner-operated, or independently held - often preparing for succession or transition.
We're not brokers. We're not a fund. We're not private equity.
We're buyers. We use our own capital to acquire business. We've founded companies, scaled them, and navigated exits - so we understand what it takes to build something, grow it, and eventually hand it over. We get the reality of what you're facing.
If we acquired your company, we would take a long-term view and make decisions based on what's right for it.
When we buy a company, we roll up our sleeves and get stuck in. We bring operational and strategic experience to modernise systems, improve processes and back growth plans.
We're not coming in to tear everything up. We respect what's made your company successful. If it works, we keep it.
What we do
We work with owners who've built something solid - built over years through hard graft and reputation.
We understand that deciding to step back or hand things over isn't straightforward. It's a big decision.
Every company is different, so we tailor our approach.
But the goal is always the same: protect what works, modernise what needs it, and set the company up for the next stage.
We work directly with you to agree the right structure - whether that's a full acquisition, a phased handover, or staying involved as we grow together.
Once we acquire or invest, we bring in our trusted team to support:
-Leadership succession and handover planning
-Governance and legal structure modernisation
-Digital transformation: systems, tech, CRM, brand
-People and culture frameworks for team growth
-Cash flow, profitability and scalability improvement
Whether you're looking to step away, scale with support, or prepare for a future sale Let's have a conversation. Just a straightforward chat about your options.
IF YOU WANT TO Sell or EXIT
Protect Your Legacy. Maximise Value. Exit On Your Terms.
1ļøā£Buy Out.
We acquire established companies through full, partial, or phased buyouts. Whether you're planning to retire, free up capital, or step back, we structure deals that work for your timeline and what matters to you and your legacy.
2ļøā£Buy In.
Want to bring in a strategic investor or operator to take things forward? We invest in companies with potential and work alongside you to grow - helping you reduce risk and build value without losing control.
3ļøā£Consult.
Not ready to exit yet? We act as your Exit Architects and Value Engineers, providing strategic consulting to help you scale the company, maximise valuation, and prepare you for a smooth exit whenever you're ready.
IF YOU WANT TO SCALE
Drive Growth. Improve Performance. Multiply Value.
šļøBuild.
We build companies 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 company 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 company to attract top-tier buyers, command premium multiples, and deliver a high-value transaction that rewards your work 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
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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 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.
Paul Kenyon
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 friends a 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.
Adam Pope
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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