Investing with conviction, overcoming complexity
Novus is an independent sponsor operating in the underserved lower mid-market. We adopt a hands-on, expert-led approach to investing
Our approach is to make good businesses great
Our Strategy
Novus has a flexible mandate, enabling us to back management teams seeking growth capital or support shareholders looking to exit to a trusted long-term partner.
We take a proactive approach to our investments where we catalyse business transformation.
We are highly adaptable with flexible holding periods.
Whether management teams seek full succession or plan to stay for the next growth phase, we tailor our investment to suit their needs.
Investment Criteria
We specialise in industrials and business services sectors serving a B2B customer base
We specialise in partnering with businesses that generate up to £5m EBITDA.
We prefer taking majority stakes but are open to minority investments.
We are comfortable with a range of deal types including non-core carve-outs, spin-offs, MBIs and MBOs.
Our Capital
We invest our own money and that of a small group of high-net-worth individuals.
The origins of our capital mirror the entrepreneurial spirit of the businesses with which we partner.
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Our Approach
We have a flexible investment philosophy, unconstrained by rigid investment criteria.
Partnerships
We build meaningful partnerships through value creation with our clients.