We buy & grow Established Small and Medium Scale Businesses
Small & Medium scale businesses are the heart of most economies. At Sturd, we identify underdog SMBs, acquire, operate and grow them into enduring valuable companies. In doing this, we pursue a range of strategies depending on the opportunities at hand.
Management Operated
We prefer to invest in businesses that can continue to run profitably in the absence of the owners/founders.
Healthy
Profit
Our typical acquisition targets are profitable companies. Mostly, profitability should be consistent pre-acquisition.
Motivated
Sellers
We work with SMB owners who are excited to sell their businesses and willing to fully support our transition processes.
Proven Track
Record
Our target acquisitions are typically in SMBs with minimum of 5 years of operational excellence
Demonstrable
Traction
The more records we have during the DD stage, the easier and faster it is to make an offer
Cashflow
Generation
Cashflow is King. We require a high predictability of cashflow in the businesses we acquire.
About STURD Holdings
Who We Are
At Sturd Holdings, we have a blind focus on small & medium businesses with local relevance. We identify promising SMBs, acquire them and put them on a growth pedestal to create enduring value. Our processes ensures small business owners get a deserved exit while keeping their legacy alive.
We are active in the UK and Nigeria markets but seeking opportunities in India.
Interested in Selling Your Buiness? Why Not Drop Us A Line to Explore Options
We like talking to owners who are seeking an exit - be it for retirement, relocation or for any reason.
Why Sell Your Business to Sturd?
Preserve Legacy
We start from where founders stops – ensuring the preservation of legacy. We build upon what he already been built.
Simplicity
As owners ourselves, we understand what entrepreneurs want in a deal – simplicity. This forms the heart of all our deals to the extent possible.
Fast deals
Time kills deals. So, we work quickly with owners to ensure our deals close within 30 – 45 days.
Support
We strive to ensure we retain management for our deals. So, no worries about putting your human resources in danger of being fired.