We help founders of independent UK & European businesses sell, acquire and grow — without sacrificing the legacy or culture they have spent a lifetime building. Partner-led, B Corp certified, and refreshingly straight-talking.
Most M&A advisers compete on fees, deal volume, or sector reach. We compete on the things that actually matter to a founder: a fair price, a fair process, and a future for the business you have built.
CapEQ is one of the UK's only Certified B Corporation M&A advisers. That means independent verification of how we work — not just what we promise. Honest advice. Transparent fees. No hidden incentives. No conflicts of interest.
It is M&A done with EQ. The Emotional intelligence to listen. The expert intelligence to deliver.
Most founders start thinking about exit three to five years before they sell. Few know where they actually stand.
Our Exit Readiness Quiz scores your business across the five things buyers care about most: financials, customers, team, governance, and growth potential. It takes about five minutes. You get a personalised report, a benchmark against businesses we have sold, and a clear sense of what is strong, what needs work, and what to do next.
No sales call. No commitment. Just clarity.
Your advisory team does the work. Not interns, not subcontractors. The senior people you meet are the senior people who close your deal — and the same faces are with you from first call to final completion.
You always know what we are doing, why, and what it costs. No hidden fees. No surprise invoices. No inflated valuations to win the mandate. We tell you what your business is worth, not what you want to hear.
We listen first. Your goals shape the process. Whether you want a full exit, a partial sale, a management buyout, or a longer transition over three years, we build the plan around what you want to happen next — for the business, your people, and yourself.
Founders across software, healthcare, recruitment, manufacturing, and professional services have trusted CapEQ to find the right buyer and protect what matters. Selteka. Autus Data. Health Net Connect. Skerritt Electrical. Govtech. Liberty Flights. Paycircle. Really Simple Systems. Factmata. AV Danzer. Ten of the most recent. Many more before them.
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We are a close-knit team of seasoned M&A professionals — partner-led, deeply experienced, and proudly small enough that you will recognise everyone in the room. You will work with the same faces from first conversation to final completion.
Whether you’re ready to work with us or simply need some advice, we’re here to help.
