UK PRIVATE EQUITY

Capital for Confident Growth

We help UK founders raise capital, value their business, and plan the next move. From growth capital to exit support, you get clear advice and direct help.

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Metric 01

£75m+

capital and deal value advised on

Metric 02

120+

UK founders and owners supported

Metric 03

15 yrs

combined private equity experience

HOW IT WORKS

A clear four-step process

Raise expansion money for hiring, stock, and new sites.

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4-week plan

Growth Capital

From £8,000

Raise expansion money for hiring, stock, and new sites.

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6-week search

Private Equity Funding

From £12,000

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Target review

Acquisition Support

From £9,500

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0110-day report

Business Valuation

From £4,500

Set a fair value for a sale, fundraise, or partner buy-in.

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02Founders only

Exit Planning

From £10,000

Prepare owners for sale, succession, or a part exit.

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03Monthly reporting

Investor Relations

From £6,000

Keep backers informed with clear updates and board packs.

SERVICES

Four ways we help UK firms grow

We look at your accounts, goals, and deal timing, then map the best route.

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01

Review the numbers

We look at your accounts, goals, and deal timing, then map the best route.

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02

Build the valuation

We set a fair value, shape the offer, and line up the data needed for buyers.

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03

Meet investors

We speak to the right backers, manage questions, and keep the deal moving.

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04

Close the deal

We support terms, legal checks, and handover so the final step stays on track.

CASE STUDIES

Recent UK deal wins

Business valuation review One strategy call each month Capital plan outline Investor list short map Deal deck notes

3-month minimum3-month minimum

Starter

From £4,500/mo

  • Business valuation review
  • One strategy call each month
  • Capital plan outline
  • Investor list short map
  • Deal deck notes
Most popular6-month minimum

Signature

From £11,000/mo

  • Full valuation model
  • Two strategy calls a month
  • Buyer and lender outreach
  • Investor relations updates
  • Acquisition support for one deal
  • Exit timing plan
Retainer or deal feeRetainer or deal fee

Scale

Custom

  • Private equity funding search
  • Buy-side and sell-side M&A
  • Multi-deal acquisition support
  • Monthly board pack support
  • Weekly partner review call
  • Founder exit planning

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Founders trust our direct advice

Closed £6.2m growth capital and kept hiring on plan.

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SaaS

SaaS Funding for London Scale-up

Closed £6.2m growth capital and kept hiring on plan.

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Manufacturing

Manufacturer Buys a Rival

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Healthcare

Clinic Sale at Fair Value

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Services

Agency Exit With Clean Terms

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Logistics

Logistics Group Prepares Exit

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Private equity and exits

Daniel Mercer

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Buyer lists and terms

Priya Shah

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Deal models and pricing

Hannah Cole

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Backer updates and reports

Marcus Bennett

Proof

Customer notes

Verified

“They gave us a clean valuation and a calm deal path.”

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Emma Calder

Founder, North Shore Foods

Verified

“We met the right buyers fast, and the process stayed on track.”

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James Ellison

CEO, BrightPath Labs

Verified

“Their advice was direct, clear, and useful at every step.”

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Nadia Hussain

Managing Director, Apex Print

Service area

London and South East

London, Reading, Guildford, Oxford, Brighton, Maidstone

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Area 01

London and South East

London, Reading, Guildford, Oxford, Brighton, Maidstone

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Area 02

Midlands

Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Solihull

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Area 03

North West

Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Warrington, Bolton

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Area 04

Scotland and Wales

Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport

Questions

Questions we hear often

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01What does Orion Equity do?+

We help UK founders raise capital, value their business, buy companies, and plan a clean exit with clear next steps.

02Who do you work with?+

We work with UK SMEs and growth-stage firms, from owner-led companies to teams ready for funding or a sale across many sectors.

03How are fees set?+

Fees depend on scope, deal size, and timing. We set a fixed plan before any work starts, so you know the full cost.

04Do you handle sale deals?+

Yes. We run buyer lists, talks, due checks, and close support for both sales and buys, so the process stays on track.

05Can you help with valuation?+

Yes. We build clear valuation models for fundraises, share sales, and family buy-ins, with plain notes you can use.

06How fast can we start?+

Most new projects start within one week after the first call and document review, if your files are ready.

Get deal notes

Get short notes on funding, valuation, and exits for UK founders and owners.