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.