A long-term home for what you have built.
For owners planning succession, founders looking for a partner, and the advisers who support them.
Established smaller businesses with clear potential.
Typical situations
- Owners planning succession or retirement
- Founders wanting a partner to fund the next stage
- Businesses that need stronger finance and governance to grow
- Opportunities that complement an existing Group company
Guide criteria
- A business in one of our fourteen sectors
- An established trading history
- Based in the United Kingdom
- An owner open to a majority partner; founders may keep a minority stake
A fair, clear process and continuity for your team.
Continuity
Your business keeps its name, identity and team. Management autonomy is respected within agreed governance.
Clarity
Prompt answers, clear terms and a named contact from the first conversation to completion.
Support
Strategic advice, finance support and sector expertise after completion.
Seven stages, from first conversation to completion.
- 01
First conversation
An informal, confidential discussion about the business and your goals.
- 02
Confidentiality
Both parties sign a mutual non-disclosure agreement.
- 03
Information review
We review accounts, current trading and key risks.
- 04
Indicative offer
Outline terms are agreed in heads of terms.
- 05
Due diligence
Financial, legal and commercial checks.
- 06
Completion
Share purchase and shareholders’ agreements are signed.
- 07
Integration
A 100-day plan agreed with your management team.
Frequently asked questions.
Will my business keep its name?
Yes. Portfolio companies keep their own names, brands and customer relationships. Some choose to add the line “An EARTH HOLDINGS company”.
Can I stay involved?
Often, yes. Many founders keep a minority stake and continue to lead the business, with the Group’s support behind them.
How long does the process take?
It depends on the business and the information available. Agreeing outline terms early helps avoid wasted time on both sides.
Is the conversation confidential?
Yes. Initial conversations are informal and confidential, and a mutual NDA is signed before any detailed information is shared.
I am an adviser. How do I introduce a client?
Email hello@earthholdings.uk with the sector, approximate size and the owner’s goals. No confidential details are needed until an NDA is in place. We respond to every introduction within two working days.
Start a confidential conversation.
Tell us a little about the business and what you would like to achieve.