Building the Next Chapter for an Industrial SME in Southern England
What We Do
With the aim of long-term ownership, we’re dedicated to acquiring and operating a single, profitable, high-quality industrial business in the South.
Our goal is to build on the legacy of the current owners and grow the company sustainably.
Extensive hands-on operational and leadership experience
Enhancing the business by continuing to strengthen capabilities
Expertise in identifying and pursuing new growth opportunities
What We’re Looking For
We’re actively seeking a well-established business in:
Sectors: B2B light manufacturing and industrial logistics
Track Record: At least 10 years of successful operations
Size: £2M–10M in revenue | £500K+ EBITDA or 15%+ margin
Stage: Succession/ownership transition
Location: Headquartered in the Southern counties
Ready to explore the future of Your Business?
Whether you're planning for the long term or actively considering a transition, we’re here to listen. Let’s start a confidential conversation.
Our Approach
We understand what it takes to run an industrial business — and we know how much work has gone into building one. That’s why we focus on:
Legacy Preservation: Honouring the culture, customers, and reputation you’ve built.
People First: Prioritising employee care and leadership continuity.
Flexible Transitions: Tailoring a deal structures to meet your personal goals.
Direct Communication: No intermediaries or corporate bureaucracy.
Who We Are
Alex is the principal of Catalpa Capital. He trained as a manufacturing engineer and brings over 20 years of operational and strategic leadership in global packaged consumer goods companies — primarily in food & beverage.
He has held general management responsibilities, built large-scale national operations and has repeatedly made significant positive impact on the businesses he’s worked in at both local and global levels. Alex’s emphasis is on continuing to build the team and its capability in order to keep growing and improving the business. Alex is based in the South-West and is ready to engage directly and discreetly with owners considering a transition.
Let’s Talk
Whether you're planning ahead or already considering next steps, we’d be happy to have a confidential conversation.
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