You've built a valuable business. Now it's running you.
Own a profitable heating or cooling business with strong reputation, but you're drowning in admin and can't scale? We're acquiring one business to operate long-term: partner with us, grow the business together, and exit bigger in a few years. Or sell outright now with your team fully protected.
Either path means you focus on what you're good at while we handle the systems and operations that are drowning you.
For owners exploring their options. Typical first call: 30-45 minutes, no obligation.
We protect your reputation. Not just your team.
Most buyers talk about "preserving culture" but gut the business within 12 months. Here's why we're different:
Built for the long term
We're not here to flip in 3 years. We're building a platform for 5-10+ years, whether as partners or owners. That means your reputation stays intact because we have to live with the quality decisions we make.
Systems that multiply capability
We don't cut engineers to hit EBITDA targets. We add systems (CRM, automation, processes) that reduce your chaos and let your team do what they're good at: technical work.
Aligned incentives always
We structure deals so your interests and ours are aligned. Earnouts tied to real transition success, not arbitrary targets. Your involvement level is your choice, whether that's active partnership or gradual handover. No surprise changes, no hidden agendas. We only win when you win.
Real technical credibility
Mark (our MD) started as a field engineer installing IT infrastructure, then spent 15 years leading technical teams and operations for government and enterprise programmes. He combines hands-on technical knowledge with proven operational leadership. He's managed teams, fixed broken processes, and knows which systems actually help people deliver.
We turn operational challenges into competitive advantage
The trades market is evolving quickly. Businesses that can quote rapidly, manage customers systematically, maintain online visibility, and stay on top of servicing schedules are winning work. Those relying on manual processes are losing ground, even with strong technical reputations and loyal customers.
We've spent 20+ years building the operations and systems that help technical teams meet these challenges. Now we're acquiring one home energy and climate control business in Greater London and the South-East to operate long-term, bringing that expertise while protecting the team and reputation you've built.
How we help you maintain competitive edge
Modern operations stack
Field Service Management and Customer Relationship Management systems that give you real-time visibility, automated scheduling, customer history at your fingertips, and the ability to actually manage, not just react.
Cash flow and working capital management
Better invoicing systems, payment terms optimization, and financial visibility so you're not constantly stressed about whether you can take on the next job. Growth shouldn't mean cash flow anxiety.
Customer experience and quality control
Automated communication, job tracking, and quality checkpoints ensure every customer gets the same excellent service. Your reputation isn't left to chance when you're busy or short-staffed.
Business development and partnerships
Building relationships with property managers, landlords, and commercial partners that generate consistent, quality work. We free you from the feast-or-famine cycle of reactive quoting.
Future-proofing insurance
The market is shifting: BUS grants, heat pump mandates, 2035 gas boiler ban. We help your business capture that upside without abandoning what already works. Your engineers understand heating, so we train them on heat pumps so they're not left behind when customers start asking.
Data-driven decisions
KPI dashboards so you know which services are profitable, which engineers need support, where your leads come from, and what's actually working.
Engineer development and retention
Career paths, training programmes, and professional development that help your team grow. Your best engineers stay because they see a future, not just a job. We invest in people, not just systems.
Process documentation
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that let you train new people, maintain quality standards, and stop being the bottleneck for every decision.
Two ways to work together
We offer flexible approaches depending on your situation and goals. Both paths protect your team and reputation while bringing modern operations and systems to help your business grow.
Outright Acquisition
We acquire 100% of your business and operate it for the long term (5-10+ years), bringing modern systems and protecting what you've built.
Best for:
- Owners ready for a clean exit and full liquidity
- Businesses where owner wants to step away completely
- Situations requiring immediate succession solution
Structure:
- Cash upfront (20-25% down payment)
- Senior debt (approximately 25%)
- Seller financing (approximately 50%)
- 6-12 month handover with your involvement as needed
- Earnouts tied to transition success, not arbitrary targets
Partnership Model
We acquire an initial equity stake and work alongside you for 3-5+ years, then buy your remaining equity at a higher valuation based on the growth we create together.
Best for:
- Owners who love technical work but hate admin and systems
- Those wanting to participate in the upside they help create
- Businesses where owner's expertise is critical near-term
- Owners not ready for full exit but want to reduce their burden
How it works:
- We acquire initial equity stake (cash upfront + seller financing)
- You focus on technical delivery, we handle operations, systems, and commercial growth
- Equal partnership with collaborative decision-making
- Your day-to-day burden decreases as systems take over
- In 3-5+ years, we buy your remaining equity at higher valuation (formula-based on multiples)
- You benefit financially from the growth we build together
One business. The right business.
We're acquiring one exceptional home energy and climate control business in 2025. We're selective because we're looking for a long-term partner, not a quick deal.
We've detailed our two models above. Here's the business profile we're looking for, regardless of which path you choose.
The profile
- £2M–£2.5M revenue with strong profitability
- 5-20 skilled engineers or technicians
- Based in Greater London or South-East (M25 accessible)
- Established reputation and customer base
- Owner considering succession but protective of team and reputation
Why sellers choose us
- We're acquiring one business in 2025, so we're genuinely selective
- We offer two flexible paths: outright acquisition or partnership model
- Your team stays intact and your reputation is protected
- We bring enterprise-grade systems without enterprise bureaucracy
- No "Day 1 changes": we learn your business first
- Your involvement through transition is on your terms
For investors: We're also open to strategic capital partners who understand this is a systems-led platform play, not a lifestyle business. Structured for recurring revenue, bolt-on acquisitions, and exit optionality by Year 5.
Complementary experience. Shared mission.
Mark Steele, Managing Director
20+ years in operational transformation and technical delivery. Mark started as a field engineer installing IT infrastructure, then spent 15 years leading technical teams and operations for government and enterprise programmes (£5M-£20M portfolios).
He combines hands-on technical knowledge with proven operational leadership. He's stabilised failing programmes, built high-performance teams, and deployed the systems and processes that turn operational chaos into scalable delivery. At Verda, Mark leads post-acquisition integration, operational redesign, systems implementation, and team development.
Simon Gregory, Commercial Director
25+ years in institutional finance and B2B relationship management. Simon has led client relationships and distribution strategy across global asset management firms, with deep experience in referral partnerships, investor engagement, and capital markets.
At Verda, Simon leads commercial strategy, strategic partnerships (landlords, brokers, referral networks), and investor relations, ensuring the business is credibly positioned with both sellers and capital partners.
We use technology to solve operational problems.
Mark built a company search platform to identify acquisition targets systematically. It lets us analyse 1,200+ home energy and climate control businesses across the South-East by location, company age, owner age, and financial resilience.
Why does this matter to you as a seller? It shows we're serious, technical, and systematic. We're not brokers fishing for deals. We're operators who think in systems.
Let's talk
Whether you're curious about partnering to grow together or ready to sell outright, we'd like to hear about your business. First call is exploratory, no pressure.
30-45 minutes. No obligation. We listen more than we pitch.
Investors interested in the platform: same link works for you.