ABOUT US
Mainstay Ventures is an operator led investment company that was formed by a group of seasoned business operators, entrepreneurs and investors to acquire, and directly run, great, UK based, B2B product or service-based businesses with annual revenues between £5M and £20M.
Our team has a proven track record of founding, acquiring, owning, operating and building enduring business.
These businesses range from industrial businesses – such as FuelActive, Promax Test and Measurement and Grupo Disa – to retail and consumer businesses – such as Bon Preu Group – to healthcare businesses – such as RSL Steeper – and tech businesses – such as Cloudways – amongst other successful enterprises.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
We provide an exit solution for owners of UK based B2B businesses with ~£1M to £3M in operating profit who are seeking a majority sale and exit.
General Criteria
Target Business Scope
Target Industries
- UK based
- Owner seeking majority sale and exit
- £5M - £20M annual revenue, with:
- ~£1M - £3M operating profit (EBIT)
- 10%+ operating (EBIT) margin
- 3+ years of profitability
B2B product or service based businesses, primarily:
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Industrial distribution/wholesale
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Manufacturing
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Packaging
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Industrial services
Businesses operating within the supply chain of any of the following industries:
- Food and Beverages
- Consumer Packaged Goods
- Automotive
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Aerospace
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Energy and Utilities
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Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare
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General or Niche Manufacturing
WHAT WE OFFER
We are a reliable, committed and experienced buyer who will take a direct role in building on existing foundations to ensure the business endures, and flourishes, for the long term.
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Efficient process
Straightforward, flexible terms
Smooth, committed transition
Experienced team
Long term outlook
Our partners bring committed capital and have extensive acquisition experience, allowing us to move quickly.
We will work with the seller to structure a sale transaction that meets their needs
Our Managing Director will manage the end-to-end process and relocate to take over the day-to-day management of the business post-acquisition
Mainstay Ventures is comprised of successful operators, entrepreneurs and investors who are collectively dedicated to managing and nurturing the acquired business
We are committed to managing the acquired business with a long term outlook to ensure it is an enduring business built to thrive for the long term
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Derek Debrah is the Managing Director of Mainstay Ventures, responsible for running the business. He has extensive hands-on experience across operations, supply chain and commercial areas in various industries.
Derek Debrah
Derek started his career in supply chain roles at manufacturing firms Cummins - within the Turbocharger division - and Nissan - as a buyer within the Renault-Nissan Purchasing Organisation. He also worked as a consultant at the consulting firm (A.T.) Kearney, before moving into operating roles at AB-InBev (Budweiser Brewing Group) and HSBC. Across these roles, he built strong, collaborative relationships and led cross-functional teams to deliver over £50M in cumulative profitability improvements.
He grew up in Cardiff but has since lived and worked across the UK in places such as Birmingham, Huddersfield, Bedford, Rugby and London.
Derek loves sports; he is a big football fan – ask him an obscure question about English football and he's confident that, more often than not, he will be able to come up with a reasonable answer! – and, having grown up in Wales, he is naturally a big rugby fan also.
He holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, an MSc in Management from Warwick University and a BSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Aston University.
PROCESS
We are committed to completing the end-to-end sale process within 6 months of an offer being accepted.
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Build mutual understanding
We take the time to build a genuine relationship and understand the history and values of your business.
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Alignment on terms
If there is a good mutual fit, we agree on terms and get to an accepted offer in the form of an accepted LOI.
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Work through transaction
Conducting due diligence, finalising legal agreements, and outlining the handover process together.
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Transition and handover
Ensuring a smooth transition and setting the business up for long-term enduring success.
Contact Us
Whether you are a business owner, an intermediary or an advisor, if you are interested in having a discreet and confidential conversation, please get in touch.
Phone
derek@mainstayventures.co.uk
+44 (0)7731 746961
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