Our Criteria and Approach
Novus applies a flexible mandate with clear criteria, focused on acquiring established resilient businesses.
We acquire resilient businesses in industrials and business services that serve a B2B customer base.
Our focus includes established businesses with stable operations where performance can be improved due to market, financial, ownership, or management factors.
Preference is given to resilient businesses operating in expanding markets, where there are clear opportunities for organic growth and strategic consolidation.
We partner with experienced and driven management teams, prioritising continuity where it serves the business, and strengthening leadership where needed.
Management teams are meaningfully aligned to deliver sustainable outcomes.
We specialise in partnering with businesses that generate up to £5m EBITDA.
Novus is comfortable across a range of deal types, including MBIs, MBOs, and non-core carve-outs.
Holding periods are tailored to each business, always with a long term ownership philosophy.