Our investment strategy.

We look for enduringly profitable B2B software and service companies, owned by founders who care deeply about their team, customers, and legacy.

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We continue your legacy.

Building successful businesses takes years of hard work and commitment. Continuation Partners builds upon your legacy and offers a solution to business owners seeking a pathway to retirement.

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Sector focus.

We specialise in recurring and repeat revenue business models, which broadly present themselves across B2B software and service markets.

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OUR SECTOR EXPERTISE

1.

B2B Software.

  • Product-led business that have developed proprietary products, solving a critical customer pain-point, with a focus on vertical applications.

2.

B2B Software Services.

  • Service-led models that operate independently or within larger software vendor ecosystems, e.g., channel partners, IT managed service providers.

3.

B2B Services.

  • Mission-critical outsourcing and compliance-led service businesses, which typically operate in fragmented markets, e.g., TICC, Training and Education.
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What we look for.

We look for companies that are positioned in growing industries and markets, have a high contribution of recurring revenues and strong unit economics.

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BUSINESS MODEL CHARACTERISTICS

1.

Mission critical software or services.

  • Mission critical software or services, which are deeply embedded in your customers’ day-to-day operations.

2.

High contribution of recurring revenue.

  • 60% or more of total sales are recurring or repeat in nature.

3.

High customer retention and satisfaction.

  • Demonstrated by low customer churn.

4.

£1-6m of annual operating profits.

  • With gross margins of c.50%+ and operating margins of c.15%+.

5.

Highly engaged team.

  • Demonstrated by happy, committed employees and low team turnover.
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We would love to connect to better understand your business, the people, and your plans for the future.

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