Patient capital for the businesses Britain is built on.
Oldham Group is a UK private investment and advisory group. We acquire stakes in, back, and advise established companies — bringing the discipline of institutional investing and the perspective of operators. As a private group, we answer to our partners and the businesses we back, not to quarterly pressure.
Direct investment
Acquiring majority or significant minority stakes in established, profitable UK companies — and holding them for the long term.
Venture & growth capital
Backing ambitious founders with the capital and counsel to scale — typically in technology, software, and business services.
Strategic advisory
M&A, capital raising, and corporate finance counsel for owners, founders, and boards — available to portfolio and non-portfolio companies.
Portfolio stewardship
Active, supportive ownership: governance, board support, and strategic guidance that respects the people who built the business.
Group shared services
Centralised finance, people, legal, and technology support that lets portfolio companies focus on what they do best.
“We invest as owners, not traders. The best businesses are built over years, so we underwrite to hold — and we measure success in the strength of the companies we back, not the speed of our exits.”
— The investment principle of Oldham Group
A measured path from first call to long-term partnership.
We move with conviction, never with haste. Here is what working with Oldham Group typically looks like.
Understand
We listen first — to the business, the people, and the ambition behind it. Every relationship begins with a real conversation, not a checklist.
Evaluate
We do rigorous, respectful diligence. Our team works quickly and discreetly, and we are candid about fit — in both directions.
Commit
When the case is right, we commit decisively. We keep structures clean, terms fair, and timelines certain, so owners and advisers aren't left waiting.
Steward
After close, we earn our place — supporting governance and strategy while the operating team runs the business. This phase lasts for years.
Depth where it matters most.
We concentrate on sectors where patient capital and operational judgement make a measurable difference.
Technology & Software
Proprietary software, IT services, and scalable platforms with defensible economics.
Professional & Business Services
Established consultancies, agencies, and B2B service businesses with strong client relationships.
Real Estate & Property
Operational property, property services, and asset-backed businesses with stable income.
Healthcare & Wellness
Practices, clinics, and wellness businesses delivering essential, enduring services.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Specialist manufacturers and engineering businesses with deep know-how and loyal customers.
Consumer & Retail
Trusted consumer brands and retailers with a genuine connection to their customers.
The advantages of a private home.
A permanent home
Because we are privately held and hold for the long term, owners can secure a stable future for their business without pressure to sell again.
Flexible structures
Majority or minority; full exit, partial, or roll-over equity. We design the transaction around your goals, not a fixed house template.
Operator perspective
Our team has built and run businesses, not only financed them. We understand the weight of the decisions owners face.
Certainty & discretion
We move quickly once convinced, communicate plainly, and protect confidentiality throughout. No leaks, no theatre.
What owners and founders ask us.
We focus on established, profitable UK small and mid-market companies across six core sectors — technology, professional services, real estate, healthcare, industrial, and consumer. We back businesses with a genuine competitive position and a team we believe in.
Both. We lead majority acquisitions and take significant minority positions where a founder wants to retain a meaningful stake. The structure is built around the owner's goals, not a fixed template.
We underwrite to hold for the long term rather than to exit on a fixed timetable. As a private group, we are free to be patient — to reinvest through cycles and to support businesses over years, not quarters.
We can move quickly and with certainty once we are convinced. Because we invest our own capital and have no fund deadlines, decisions rest with the people you meet. The simplest way to find out is to start a conversation.
Have a business to sell, or capital to raise?
Whether you are considering a full or partial exit, planning growth investment, or exploring strategic options, we would welcome a confidential conversation. There is no obligation — only an honest exchange.