Smarter Capital today announces the acquisition of a 50% stake in Acquisitionfinder, cementing a strategic partnership with founder Joe Elsaghir.
Origination of acquisition opportunities has always been central to Smarter Capital's model, and Acquisitionfinder has proven to be an invaluable solution in this space.
The company specialises in helping acquisitive companies unlock exclusive, off-market deal flow. By reaching out directly to business owners and executives who meet an exact criteria, they identify, qualify, and connect high-quality opportunities straight to acquirers.
After working with multiple suppliers and trialling various sourcing routes, Acquisitionfinder consistently delivered highly targeted opportunities. The solution has already yielded results, with several opportunities progressing through to successful completion. Currently, the service continues to generate 3 - 5 off-market acquisition opportunities each week that meet Smarter Capital's evolving investment criteria.
Karl Paul, Chief Acquisitions Officer at Smarter Capital, commented:
'Having worked with Joe on a supplier basis over the past year, it quickly became clear that both he and Acquisition Finder are an outstanding fit for Smarter Capital. Joe is a true professional who deeply understands how we operate and exactly what we're looking for.'
'While I couldn't tell you the exact mechanics behind how he achieves his results, what I can say with absolute certainty is that his approach works, and it works brilliantly. The consistency and quality of opportunities delivered speak for themselves.'
'Myself and the wider Smarter Capital Executive Team are genuinely excited about this partnership and look forward to working closely with Joe as we take Acquisition Finder into its next phase of growth and beyond.'
Backed by Smarter Capital's extensive technology capabilities and teams, and working closely with CTO Peter Howarth, Acquisition Finder will continue to evolve to a tech-led model. This evolution will enable the business to scale its processes and deliver even greater value.
Commenting on this next phase, Joe Elsaghir said:
'Having worked closely with Smarter Capital for the past year, we've sourced over 100 off market acquisition opportunities with dozens of live discussions. I've got to know the team, how they operate and add value across transactions.'
'Smarter Capital brings professionalism, tech expertise and a wide B2B network to Acquisitionfinder.'
'This partnership will allow us to help more companies, through sourcing acquisitions as well as expand further to B2B lead generation.'
'I'm looking forward to Acquisitionfinder's next stage of growth and excited to work closer alongside the Smarter Capital team.'
As the partnership develops, Acquisition Finder will also be expanding its offering, introducing B2B lead generation services. This will not only strengthen Smarter Capital's portfolio companies but also serve a growing base of external clients.
This acquisition secures a major part of Smarter Capital's current and long-term strategy: finding the right opportunities faster, with precision, and at scale.
About Smarter Capital
Smarter Capital acquires and scales high-potential UK SMEs, building connected groups of complementary businesses and positioning them for collective exit. With a hands-on, founder-friendly approach, Smarter Capital works to unlock growth, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation.
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