LONG-TERM INVESTMENT IN UK SMES
The right next chapter for the
business you have built.
Long-term investment for owners considering succession, a phased transition
or a complete exit.
Transparent communication. No middlemen and zero broker fees.
FOR OWNERS CONSIDERING WHAT COMES NEXT
Selling is commercial. Choosing the next custodian is personal.
A successful owner-managed company represents years of decisions, relationships, specialist knowledge and commitment. The right transition should recognise both value and continuity.
INVESTMENT FOCUS
Established, successful UK SMEs.
Engineering and manufacturing are areas of particular interest, while strong businesses in other sectors will also be considered. Each opportunity is assessed on its quality, people, customer relationships, the owner's objectives and long-term potential.
Geography
United Kingdom, with a preference for accessible locations
Situation
Retirement, succession, partial investment or planned exit
Revenue
Typically £1m to £10m
Business
Established history and fundamentally sound demand
Ownership
Privately owned or owner-managed
Team
Skilled people with management potential
LONG-TERM OWNERSHIP
Preserve what works. Strengthen what comes next.
Industrial businesses improve through informed, practical ownership, understanding the operation before deciding what should change.
01
Understand
Listen first. Learn how the company creates value.
02
Back People
Retain skills and support managers to lead.
03
Improve
Strengthen customers, operations, cash and systems.
04
Invest
Direct capital towards clear commercial needs.
05
Build
Create a healthier business for the long term.
After Completion
The early priority is continuity: retain key people, reassure customers and suppliers, maintain delivery and agree a focused plan with management.
ABOUT ANU
Commercial judgement. A people-centred approach. A long-term view.
Anu Khanna is a UK-based investor seeking established, successful owner-managed businesses.
She brings more than 22 years of senior leadership experience across commercial, people, growth and finance responsibilities. Her work with UK SME owners has given her a direct understanding of founder dependency, management succession and the demands of building a resilient company.
Credibility
- 22+ years senior leadership
- Two MBAs and international trade qualification
- Experience with UK SME owners and teams
- Industrial, financial and legal specialist network
A PRIVATE CONVERSATION
Tell Anu about your business and your plans.
No sales memorandum or firm decision is required. A short introductory conversation is enough to understand your priorities and whether there may be a fit.