We are on a mission to support the succession of small business owners

At Apiana we acquire and operate British businesses, building for long-term success while preserving your legacy.

Overview

Apiana specialises in acquiring and operating profitable UK businesses to facilitate an owner’s succession.

We are especially interested in working with owners of small to mid sized businesses, planning to retire or exit the company’s day-to-day operations.

We aim to come together to develop a straightforward, flexible and transparent succession plan that meets their personal goals and realises the value of what they have created.

Once we have acquired your business, we will hold it for the long-term; maintaining and slowly building on what has already been achieved.

About Apiana Partners

Our Offer

What sets us apart from traditional capital partners is:

Business Continuity: We provide flexible and full exit solutions for business owners, ensuring their company thrives beyond their tenure. We work closely with existing teams, preserving the organisation’s identity, culture, and operational integrity.
Aligned Vision and Hold Period: We do not invest on a fixed five-year investment horizon. Instead, we believe in compounding value through long-term holds, allowing businesses the time and resources to reach their full potential.
Operational Expertise: We create value by becoming part of the day-to-day management team that actively enhances business development, technology, and financial performance.

What We Look For

Our focus is on specialist leaders in niche markets. We look for quality markers that signal strong foundations and clear potential – where we can genuinely add value:

Size: ~£5-30 million annual revenue
Revenue Quality: Recurring or highly predictable revenue, with strong margin potential
Market Position: Differentiated service offering or defensible market position (e.g., niche expertise, IP, regulatory barriers, etc.) with multiple avenues for growth
Ownership: Owner-led, ideally transitioning to retirement

Our Team

Apiana is backed by committed capital from a small group of experienced business leaders, investment professionals and entrepreneurs.

Our investment team and advisors bring not just capital, but the deep expertise, market specialisms and networks required to support long-term growth.