A buy-side adviser based in Glasgow.
For Scottish founder-led businesses buying in Scotland or across the UK. And for UK buyers who want to buy in Scotland. We only act for buyers. We work from Glasgow and meet you in person.
A close-knit market with a long memory
Scotland's private business world is close-knit. Owners know each other, and word of a clumsy approach spreads. That's why we write to owners personally and in confidence. We only say who the buyer is once an owner agrees to talk.
Many well-run Scottish businesses never go near a broker. Think family-owned manufacturers, food and drink producers and specialist service firms. To reach them, we build a list from filed accounts, public records and sector know-how. Then we write to each owner directly.
Michael was head of M&A at one of Scotland's largest family-owned businesses, a global spirits group. He ran its acquisitions. So he knows how these talks feel from the buyer's side.
Two situations we see most
Scottish businesses growing by buying
You might buy a rival in Scotland, move into England, or add a new skill or service. Acquisitiv Target 45 finds the businesses and puts five owners in front of you. The Acquisitiv Expansion Partnership keeps the search going and supports live deals.
UK buyers coming to Scotland
We know Scottish sectors well. Our Glasgow base makes meetings and site visits easy. So owners deal with someone close to home.
Scots law points
Some parts of a Scottish deal follow Scots law, such as property and some contract points. Scottish solicitors handle these. We keep them working alongside your accountants.
Meeting in person
For Scottish searches, we can meet you face to face. We can meet the owners we introduce in person too. Or we can talk by video.
What Scottish founders ask
Do you only work on Scottish deals?
No. We're based in Glasgow and work across the UK. CDI Global gives us reach in other countries. Scotland is the market we're closest to.
Do you act for Scottish sellers too?
No. Acquisitiv only acts for buyers, in Scotland and everywhere else.
Can we meet in person?
Yes. We can meet at our Glasgow office at 100 West Regent Street or at your offices.
Thinking about buying a business?
Book a free Expansion Briefing. It's a 30-minute call with us about what you want to buy and if now is the right time. Afterwards, you get a short written summary and an honest view.