Preserving Your Legacy Driving Future Growth

Acquiring a great British business to secure its next chapter

Preserving Your Legacy Driving Future Growth

Acquiring a great British business to secure its next chapter

Why Perennia

Unique approach designed for a founder who is ready for their next step, but wants to ensure their life's work is protected

Entrepreneurial Succession

Succession opportunity that protects the business you've built, ensuring its reputation and legacy continue to thrive. This gives you the freedom to transition out of the business without any obligation to remain involved

Single-Business Focus

Commitment to acquiring and leading a single, great business in Britain. All of Perennia's resources, time, and attention are dedicated to the success of one company, rather than managing a portfolio of businesses

Proven Operating Experience

Fully prepared to take on operations from day one, focusing on both daily tasks and long-term strategies to protect and grow your business

Committed Capital

Backed by a select group of experienced investors and operators with a proven track record of successfully acquiring and growing SMEs

Efficient Process

A transparent, efficient, and smooth process for a seamless acquisition and transition, from start to finish

Entrepreneur

With over a decade of experience, Melda brings a unique blend of strategic consulting, investment acumen, and deep operational expertise in the UK, Europe and the US. She has successfully scaled businesses globally and has an extensive deal-making background.

Throughout her career, Melda has gained significant experience across a mix of modern and established sectors, including technology, logistics, real estate, and industrial services. Now, backed by investors with decades of experience operating companies, she is focused on acquiring and operating a great British business for the long term.

Having grown up in a family business, she understands the raw reality of running a business—the wins, the setbacks, and the resilience required. This firsthand perspective is complemented by her belief that great businesses should be built to last.

In her spare time, she likes running, horse riding, exploring the scenic British countryside and cycling. She holds an MBA from INSEAD.

Criteria

Size

Financial Strength

£5-25M annual revenue, ideally highly recurring or predictable

Financial Strength

Profitable business with healthy margins offering exceptional services/products

Team

Financial Strength

Growth

Strong, experienced management team

and a dedicated staff

Growth

Succession

Growth

Consistent revenue growth

with future potential

Industry

Succession

Established B2B services companies with mission-critical offerings

Succession

Business owner looking to transition

both ownership and operational leadership

Process

1. Exploration

The initial step is an introductory conversation to get to know one another and understand your business, its history, and your goals. This can be a video call or an in-person meeting, and the focus is on a mutual discovery of fit

2.Evaluation

1. Exploration

Following a mutual evaluation and information exchange, a Letter of Intent (LOI) is presented. Once signed, the LOI formalizes an agreement on key terms and begins an exclusive period for a comprehensive review to confirm all business details

3. Transaction

During this time, solicitors are engaged to prepare the necessary legal documents. A key part of this stage is also transition planning, where we work together to map out a smooth and seamless handover process

4. Transition

3. Transaction

The final stage begins with the closing of the deal and a carefully planned announcement to customers and employees. This ensures a seamless transfer of leadership, allowing the new team to get to work building on the success you have already established