Whirlow House
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We specialise in acquiring and growing businesses within the Facilities Management (FM) sector.
Facilities management plays a critical role in the daily operation, safety, and efficiency of commercial and industrial environments. As organisations increasingly outsource non-core functions, the demand for high-quality, reliable FM services continues to grow.
Our focus is on partnering with established FM businesses that have strong operational foundations, recurring revenues, and long-term client relationships.
We operate on a simple premise: we don't change what is working. Our approach is rooted in the preservation of the culture and operational excellence that built your company.
Our leadership style is one of curiosity and partnership. We lead by asking the right questions and listening to the existing team, ensuring their expertise remains the primary driver of success.
We believe in strategic oversight, not micromanagement. By maintaining a light touch, we empower local management to run the day-to-day business while we focus on the high-level roadmap and resources.
We don't acquire to strip and flip. We acquire to strengthen — bringing together exceptional businesses and building the infrastructure, talent, and systems that make each one better for being part of the whole. Our aim is a group worth more together than the sum of its parts.
We approach every opportunity with total transparency. From the first conversation to the final handover, we prioritize honesty and communication, ensuring peace of mind and a seamless transition.
A transparent and efficient path designed to ensure continuity and confidentiality for all parties.
Initiated through proactive outreach or direct inquiry, we then conduct a discovery call to evaluate if our values align.
Execution of a mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement. Total confidentiality is our priority, ensuring all data and discussions remain strictly between the primary parties.
We then review your companies financial documents to provide an indicative offer. We propose a bespoke deal structure tailored to the owner's exit requirements and the needs of the company.
Drafting and formalising the principal terms of the acquisition. This document provides a mutually agreed framework and clear roadmap for the remainder of the transaction.
Our team will then begin reviewing the financial, legal and commercial aspects of the business, this is all done in-house and its purpose is to verify what you have shown us.
This runs concurrently with due diligence, we secure the required funding and complete the final sale and purchase agreement.
The official execution of the transaction and transfer of ownership. We prioritise an efficient handover to ensure continuity and peace of mind for the vendor.
The ideal target company will exhibit the following characteristics:
+ £2,000,000
+ £200,000
Long established with a strong history of stable EBITDA.
Cash-generative with robust balance sheet.
Recurring maintenance contracts in place.
Clear operational systems and compliance standards.
Regional or multi-site presence.
Strong second tier management team who will remain with the business post-acquisition.
Our expertise covers the full spectrum of the M&A lifecycle. We are dedicated to ensuring a trusted home for your company to grow and prosper, providing the professional leadership and strategic direction required to secure a lasting legacy.
Director
Gabriel began his career in the hospitality sector, rising from front of house service roles into a senior management position for a diverse portfolio of independent brands across Yorkshire & Derbyshire. This period shaped his belief that while numbers matter, people drive the results.
He then transitioned into an associate role with a prolific investment group, specialising in deal origination and execution for mid-market transactions valued between £10M and £75M.
He is now focused on building a larger group in the Facilities Management space. He is actively investing and acquiring companies in the £2M-75M range through his company Whirlow House Partners.
Whirlow House Partners operates with the direct strategic backing of OPC Capital Partners. This collaboration provides us with a robust capital base and access to a wealth of institutional Mergers & Acquisitions expertise.
By leveraging their global investment insights alongside our sector-specific focus, we ensure that every acquisition is supported by stable funding and high-level strategic governance, ensuring your company's legacy is in the strongest possible hands.
OPC Capital Partners have completed over 100 transactions in 32 different industries, including Facilities Management, in 12 countries.
