Black Tier Capital

Approach · Process

What happens, step by step.

A clear sequence, so you always know where things stand and what comes next.

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What is shared at each stage?

Start with a non-sensitive outline of the business and your priorities. More detailed commercial information comes later, once there is a possible fit and a sharing process has been agreed.

What is shared, and when

  • First: sector, location, ownership and broad trading picture
  • Later: agreed financial, contract and operating information
  • Throughout: an explicit decision on whether to continue

Five stages, at your pace.

  1. Initial discussion

    A private, informal conversation about you, the business and what you are considering. You do not need to prepare anything.

  2. Fit review

    We consider the business against our criteria and give you a straight answer on whether to continue.

  3. Information exchange

    If there is a fit, we agree what information would help and how it is shared — including any confidentiality arrangements.

  4. Evaluation

    We look properly at the business — its finances, contracts, people and operations — and discuss what a transaction or investment could look like.

  5. Agreed next stage

    Anything beyond evaluation, such as formal terms and professional due diligence, happens only if both sides agree.

Information is shared in stages.

At the start

  • What the business does, and where it works
  • A broad trading picture — an approximate turnover band is plenty
  • What you want for timing, your role and the business

Later, if both sides agree

  • Detailed accounts and contracts
  • Client names and employee information
  • Shared on a basis agreed first, including any confidentiality arrangements
What is useful now, and what to keep for later

Bring your own advisers in whenever you like.

We encourage owners to take independent legal, tax and financial advice. Nothing on this website is advice to you; it describes how we approach conversations with owners.

Process questions

How long does the process take?

It varies with the business and with how quickly information can be shared. We will give you a realistic view of timing once we understand the business.

Can I stop the process?

Yes. You are free to stop at any point, and nothing moves to a further stage without your agreement.

Start a private conversation.

Tell us a little about your business and what you are considering. There is no obligation, and nothing moves forward without your agreement.

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