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Aquisition opportunity

21st June 2010

An opportunity has arisen to acquire this well-established and highly regarded brewing and distribution group turning over c.£1.6m and growing. Offers will be considered for the Group as a whole or the businesses individually. · Owner-managed lifestyle business comprising: a) A company focussed on the sales, marketing and distribution of premium products primarily within the drinks industry; and b) A leading producer of cask and own label premium bottled beers. ·




Recruitment Portal – Investment and Director required

14th June 2010

New web portal offering recruiters an efficient interactive method of obtaining and sharing new vacancies and creating additional revenue. £65k of seedcorn funding required for website creation, recruitment, office space and marketing




Fire Hose Accessory – Investment and Director required

14th June 2010

Company has produced an accessory for fire hoses combating hose connectors catching on wall and door edges. Disposable attachment that can be retrofitted to any hose connector. Prototype built and now looking for £70k - £100k for tooling and marketing.




Electric Pedal Assisted Bike - Investment and Director required

14th June 2010

Company transferring its skillls learnt in the automotive industry to introduce an alternative commuting vehicle. Light weight frame using composite materials. Designed to EU EPAC standards. Substantial EU government support available. Newco being created and investment assistance required to design and produce a prototype. £75k - 200k




Commercial Property Lender

14th June 2010

Newly formed lender with significant private funding seeks additional investors to boost its available funds. Investors have the option to support or not individual deals and will have a 1st L/c over the Commercial Property. Max loan 50% of asset valuation and approx £250k. Term 6 – 36 months. Returns negotiable.




Leisure Opportunity Lytham St Annes

2nd June 2010

The owner of a successful fitness centre to see if I can help find a JV partner to help acquire the Island in Lytham St Annes. Being marketed for sale by Savilles at £295k, previously £795k. It is a conglomerate of leisure facilities, with 32 years remaining on the lease.




Laundry Business Investment Sought

27th May 2010

Laundry business based in London, servicing hotels etc looking for investment to fund growth of the business. Min level required £25k £25k invested would produce £2.5k GP pwk and netting down to 40% of that ie £1000 p wk. Business currently has turnover of approx £100k.




Care/Property Group seeks a Private Loan

25th May 2010

Midlands based Group with Care Homes, Rental properties and a Hotel has a cashflow requirement of approx £100k and is seeking a private loan over 3/5 years . The Group is profitable but a reduction in asset values has exhausted the Group's access to credit via traditional bank debt. A return of approx 10% ( probably negotiable) is on offer with security.




Recruitment Investment Sought

19th May 2010

A well established sector specific Recruitment Company based in Southern England is looking for a private equity investor. Equity investment is required to supplement Bank debt to fund exceptional client growth. Despite the current climate the strong client base in the sector is providing significant and increasing recruitment opportunities. The Company already benefits from having two strong Non Exec Directors and an ideal investor would have more of a financial background.




Desktop Virtualisation - Investment Sought

18th May 2010

Client has developed software which converts existing (and potentially old and normally redundant) desktop computers into the thin client hardware terminals used in virtual desktop networks. The Directors believe that this is a unique offering and that they are currently market leaders in their field. Looking for investment of £500k to match VC funding already agreed.




Video Ringback tones

14th May 2010

Company have developed and patented the ability to play video/advertising messages back on mobile phones whilst awaiting an answer to the call. Business expertise and investment is sought.




Digital Communications

14th May 2010

The company have developed a ”vision box” which connects to any screen enabling real time display control through all common input media. The system is currently undergoing trials with one client in each of three core markets identified. Funding is required for sales and marketing.




Dental Implants

14th May 2010

Established profitable dental implant business is looking for equity and management skills for marketing to attract clients and in turn help fund its expansion and plans to open four centres in the UK.




Individuals who are looking to invest in a Commercial Bridging company

14th May 2010

High levels of return The money which is invested will be used deal specific i.e. not spread over a number of properties and will have a joint first charge at all times Investments can be anything from £50,000 upwards




Ladies Online Fashion

14th May 2010

NW based Ladies Online Retail fashion business is looking for an equity investment to help fund the marketing and growth of the business. Knowledge of Buying in the Retail industry and and/or financial skills with an appetite to inject equity is required.




Non Exec Chairman with equity - Aerospace

18th April 2010

Co has designed and patented a new airliner seat, which weighs approx 40% of the current seat. It goes for final crash testing April 22nd.The substantial weight reduction enables massive fuel cost savings. The business have letters of intent from a considerable number of airlines. They are looking for a Non Exec Chairman willing to make an equity investment of approx £1M, ideally with Aerospace expertise who can steer them to a fairly rapid flotation/trade sale.




Property Investment required

24th February 2010

Opportunity to purchase a stake in a vehicle being used to acquire and develop 37 high quality serviced apartments in Edinburgh. Min investment £50k, with exit being a property sale in approx 5 years time




Printing

9th February 2010

NW based start up photographic colour printing business seeks some marketing and product development assistance and £100k of equity.




Outdoor Brand Investment sought

10th December 2009

Contemporary brand of travel and outdoor bags and accessories seeks 2nd phase funding investment of £150k




Fresh and Frozen Pasta

11th November 2009

Start up funds required to acquire equipment, premises etc for the manufacture and sale of high quality fresh and frozen pasta




Equity & Non-Exec Opportunity

24th August 2009

Exciting new development in technical textiles. UK development offers revolutionary fabric weaving breakthrough already gaining massive commercial interest in retail and specialised clothing sector. Equity participation and non-Exec position on offer. A background in textiles not important but marketing/branding experience would be of especial value.




Engineering Companies Sought

21st July 2009

Acquirer seeks engineering companies - North West. With premises especially attractive.