Who We Serve

At Moskito Ventures, we specialise in working with ambitious business owners who are planning for a successful exit or strategic transformation. If you're considering selling your business, optimising performance before a sale, or raising capital to scale — we’re here to help.

We typically support businesses that meet the following criteria:

Revenue & Profitability
Businesses with annual revenues between £750k and £25M, or a minimum EBITDA of £300k+.

Ownership Structure
Primarily owner-managed or majority privately-owned companies.

Industry Focus
We are industry-agnostic, with a strong preference for: B2B services, Healthcare, Professional services and Manufacturing

Exit Timeline
Owners planning a full or partial exit within 3–24 months.

Owner Motivations
Including but not limited to: Value realisation, Retirement or succession planning, Strategic refocus, seeking a growth partner, and existing backing by VC, angel, or private equity investors

Business Health

Businesses we support must be profitable and stable, or demonstrating growth potential. With no significant legal or financial issues

Support Needs

Professional guidance through the sale or fundraising process; Deal structuring and valuation support; Access to strategic buyers or financial sponsors

Values & Cultural Fit

Owners who care about preserving their legacy; Open to structured exit planning or partnership models

Location

Primarily UK-based, with the capability to attract international buyer interest

We partner with business owners planning a full or partial exit, fundraising, or a strategic change in direction. Our clients are typically:

Business Size
Revenue between £1M–£25M, seeking to raise between £350K–£10M in capital. Earlier-stage businesses with compelling propositions may also be considered.

Business Type
Ambitious, high-potential SMEs with solid market positioning and either strong cash flow or credible growth trajectories.

Capital Requirements
We support a broad range of capital needs, including:

• Growth capital

• Acquisition finance

• Asset-backed lending

• Cash flow lending

• Refinancing

• Invoice financing and discounting

• Pre-sale performance enhancement funding

Funding Types
Equity, debt, mezzanine finance, hybrid structures, angel investment, and invoice financing solutions.

Investor Readiness
A clearly defined use of funds and a robust business plan—or openness to building one in collaboration with us.

Owner Objectives

• Retain control and influence

• Minimise equity dilution

• Attract strategically aligned capital partners

Financial Records
Ideally 2–3 years of financial statements (audited or management-prepared accounts acceptable).

Risk Appetite
Founders and management open to forming investor relationships and engaging in transparent, strategic negotiation.

Geographic Focus
Primarily UK-based businesses, with selective openness to cross-border investor engagement.

At Moskito Ventures, we specialise in working with ambitious business owners who are planning for a successful exit or strategic transformation. If you're considering selling your business, optimising performance before a sale, or raising capital to scale — we’re here to help. We typically support businesses that meet the following criteria:

Business Size
Companies generating £1M–£20M in annual revenue, or businesses with EBITDA margins below 15% but showing strong growth potential.

Growth Stage
Primarily mid-stage or mature businesses facing operational friction or growth plateaus. Early-stage ventures may also be considered if aligned with strategic goals.

Ownership Structure
Owner-managed businesses, multi-shareholder entities, or companies backed by investment consortiums, venture capital, or private equity—with active shareholder involvement in day-to-day operations.

Exit Timeline
Planning for an exit or partial sale within 12–48 months.

Key Motivations

• Maximise valuation ahead of sale

• Resolve operational inefficiencies

• Increase buyer appeal

• Drive revenue growth

• Optimise capital structure and balance sheet

Common Challenges

• Over-reliance on a small customer base

• Legacy systems and processes

• Limited management depth

• Inconsistent margins and profitability

Engagement Objectives

• Enhance operational readiness for sale

• Build a scalable and efficient business structure

• Increase earnings and business value

• Ensure a smoother transition for acquirers

Cultural Fit
Leadership must be open to change, improvement, and strategic execution.

Team Readiness
A management team willing to engage in growth planning and succession strategy development.

We support businesses and investors looking to scale through strategic acquisitions. Our ideal clients typically meet the following profile:

Business Type

• Platform businesses with a clear opportunity to grow through acquisitions

• Bolt-on ready businesses with strong operational foundations

Ownership Structure

• Founder-led, owner-operated, or investor-backed (VC, PE, or family office)

• Shareholders actively involved in strategy and decision-making

Business Size

• Revenue of £2M–£50M or strong growth potential with scalable operations

Sector Focus

• Industry-agnostic, but with preference for fragmented sectors (e.g. healthcare, professional services, B2B services, niche manufacturing)

Strategic Goals

• Accelerate growth through acquisitions

• Achieve economies of scale

• Create a regional or national group of complementary businesses

• Strengthen market position or expand geographic footprint

Challenges Addressed

• Limited in-house acquisition experience

• Need for deal sourcing and execution support

• Integration planning and post-acquisition optimisation

• Organisational structure or capital strategy not yet optimised for M&A

Team Readiness

• Leadership team willing to drive a multi-acquisition strategy

• Open to change, innovation, and performance-driven transformation

• Time Horizon

  • Committed to a 3–7 year growth journey, not short-term flipping

Cultural Fit

• Focused on long-term value creation, not just transactional growth

• Interested in building a group with strategic coherence and operational excellence