A long term home for exceptional UK SMEs
At SEH we focus on long-term ownership (not a flip), founder-friendly and a discreet process with people-first transitions and flexible deal structures provided to our clients.
We are buyers and operators — not brokers or M&A advisers.
SEH Venture Capital is a husband-and-wife acquirer. We buy and operate UK SMEs for the long term - protecting what founders have built and investing for the next chapter.
1. UK-based SME
2. Profitable preferred (or strong fundamentals)
3. Repeat customers / recurring demand preferred
4. Loyal team and good reputation
Built for founder-led succession
Owners exploring retirement or succession
Founders ready to step back from day-to-day
Strong businesses that need additional leadership capacity to scale
Situations where continuity for staff and customers matters
A buyer designed for owners, not spreadsheets
Discretion
Confidential from first contact. We keep the circle tight and protect your team.
Clarity
A simple process and fast feedback. No jargon, no unnecessary delays.
Fairness
Terms aligned to your goals: full exit, phased exit, or majority/minority combinations.
Continuity
We prioritise culture, customers and staff retention. A transition plan is agreed early.
Operator mindset
We take responsibility for execution—systems, leadership, decision cadence.
Long-term ownership
We buy to build and hold, with patient capital and a practical growth plan.
People
Customer relations
Brand reputation
What we imporove
Systems
Reporting
Operational cadence
Growth execution
What we avoid
Short-term extraction
Disruption
Unnecessary rebranding
A founder friendly process
Intro call (15–30 mins)
NDA + initial review
Heads Of Terms
Focused due diligence
Completion + transition plan
For advisers, accountants and brokers
We welcome introductions and handle them professionally and discreetly.