A long term home for exceptional UK SMEs
At SEH we focus on long term ownership, not a flip. Our promise is a founder friendly, 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 improve
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.