We buy established businesses directly
You built it over decades.
Its future deserves the same care.
Keel Acquisitions buys established, owner-led businesses
directly. No broker fees, completely confidential,
and a sale that looks after your people.
NO BROKER FEE
CONFIDENTIAL
YOUR PEOPLE LOOKED AFTER
We want to ensure your legacy lives on.
MANY BUSINESS OWNERS REACH A SIMILAR POINT
Does any of this sound familiar?
Most owners who call us aren't in trouble. They've just reached the point where the business no longer works for them and the business and owner need a next chapter.
RETIREMENT IS CLOSE, AND NOBODY IS LINED UP TO SUCCEED YOU
The kids have their own careers, and your managers cant find a buyout. You need a buyer who'll keep it going.
YOUR HEALTH IS MAKING THE DECISION FOR YOU
Or a partner's health, or family. Priorities have changed and it's time to step back without the business suffering for it.
YOU'RE TIRED, AND ANOTHER FIVE YEARS DOESN'T APPEAL
It's a good business and you've had a good run with it. But now you'd just like your weekends, evenings and you life back.
YOU AND YOU BUSINESS PARTNER WANT DIFFERENT THINGS NOW
A clean slate settles it, after years of growing apart. Your lives are heading in different directions, and you no longer agree on what comes next.
YOUR LEGACY MATTERS
More than just a financial deal
Your business is more than numbers, it's your people, you customers and a lifetime of hard work. We take the time to understand what matters to you, so you can move on with confidence.
A CLEAR AND SIMPLE PROCESS
How it works
We keep things straightforward, with a process designed around you.
INITIAL CONVERSATION
A confidential chat to understand your business, your goals and determine if we are a right fit for eachother.
GET TO KNOW YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS
We'll learn about your operations, people and plans for the future. This allows us to structure the deal.
NDA SIGNED AND OFFER MADE
We will review you accounts and business structure and offer a fair price. planning for a win, win, win.
CHECKS AND COMPLETION
Heads of Terms, due diligence, the sale agreement, then completion and your handover.
ESTABLISHED OWNER LED BUSINESSES
What we buy
We typically acquire profitable, UK based businesses around 2 hours from Central Essex, across manufacturing, engineering, construction and business services. If you are an owner looking to step back, we'd love to hear from you.
Typical size
£750K - £10m turnover.
Established for minimum 5 Yrs.
Profitability
Strong sustainable profits.
Positive cash generation.
Ownership
Owner-led, with a management team.
Looking to step back from day-to-day.
What we're not looking for
Turnarounds or distressed situations.
Start-ups or early-stage business.
Business type
Manufacturing
Construction Services
Engineering
Waste and environmental
Business services and specialist trades
Facilities and Fire management
THE PEOPLE YOU'LL SPEAK TO
Real people, direct conversations
When you contact Keel Acquisitions, you'll speak directly with the people behind the business. We want to understand what you've built, what matters to you and what you would like to happen next.
No broker, no unnecessary layers, just an open confidential conversation.
Tarnia and Philippe Pitts-Webster
Founders and Directors
"A keel gives a boat stability and direction. We believe selling your business should feel the same,
steady, clear and firmly in your control. That’s the Keel Acquisitions way"
Tarnia Pitts-Webster
A BRIGHTER NEXT CHAPTER
Freedom to focus on whats next
Whether its spending m ore time with family, pursuing new interests or simply having the freedom to choose, we make sure the sale gives you the future you want.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions answered
We know selling a business is a big decision.
So here are some answered to the most commonly asked questions.
WILL YOU KEEP THIS CONFIDENTIAL?
Yes. We never approach your staff, customers or suppliers without your agreement, and we sign a formal non-disclosure agreement before any detailed information changes hands.
DO I NEED MY OWN SOLICITOR AND ACCOUNTANT?
Yes, always. We'd be worried if you didn't. You should have your own independent advisers at every stage, just as we have ours.
HOW DO YOU VALUE MY BUSINESS?
On what the business genuinely keeps: a multiple of Profit After Tax, averaged over recent years and adjusted for things like asset backing, customer concentration and how much it relies on you. We show you exactly how we got to the figure, not just a number.
WILL I NEED TO STAY INVOLVED AFTER THE SALE?
That depends on what works for you and the business. Some owners want to step away relatively quickly, while others prefer a transition period. We discuss this early so that everyone understands the expectations before a deal is agreed.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I'M NOT READY TO SELL JUST YET?
That’s completely fine. An initial conversation does not commit you to anything. Many owners speak to us simply to understand what their options might look like. If the timing isn’t right, there is no pressure to proceed.
WHAT HAPPENS TO MY EMPLOYEES?
Your people matter. We’re interested in established businesses with good teams, and our intention is to support the business for the long term rather than dismantle what has been built.
WILL I GET ALL MY MONEY ON DAY ONE?
Usually not, and that's normal for businesses of this size. Most deals combine cash at completion with a deferred payment agreed up front, and sometimes a smaller element linked to performance. We'll explain every part in plain English before you commit to anything.
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Keel Acquisitions is a trading name of Pitts-Webster Acquisitions Limited, registered in England and Wales, company number 17108892.
Nothing on this page is financial, legal or tax advice. Always take independent advice before selling your business.