Our Criteria and Approach

Novus has a flexible investment philosophy and are not constrained by rigid investment criteria. 

  • Novus specialises in the industrials and business services sectors, serving a B2B customer base.

  • Our focus includes businesses that are not operating at full potential and face challenges stemming from market, financial, ownership, or management issues.

  • Preference is given to businesses thriving in expansive markets, where there are significant opportunities for organic growth and strategic consolidation.

  • Partnering with experienced and driven management teams — whether already in place or sourced externally — is a cornerstone of our approach.

  • Management teams are highly incentivised to deliver successful and sustainable outcomes.

  • We specialise in partnering with businesses that generate EBITDA in the range of £500k to £5m.

  • Novus is comfortable across a range of deal types, including MBIs, MBOs, and non-core carve-outs.

  • While our preference is to secure majority stakes, we remain open to minority investment opportunities.