Commercial Cleaning
Contract-based office, retail, or industrial cleaning businesses with a recurring client base and reliable staff in place.
UK Micro Private Equity
Serious buyers.
Long-term operators.
We acquire small UK service businesses from owners who are ready to move on — and we look after what they've built. No brokers, no time-wasters. Just a straightforward conversation.
Who we are
We buy businesses to run them, not to flip them.
Vexillum Investments is a UK-based private equity firm focused exclusively on small, owner-operated service businesses.
We're not a consolidator looking to strip out costs, and we're not a broker who'll take a cut and disappear. We acquire businesses with the intention of owning and improving them for the long term.
That means your customers stay looked after, your staff keep their jobs, and the business you spent years building continues to thrive — just under new ownership.
Our approach to buying →
What we buy
Four sectors. One focus.
We know these industries well. If your business operates in one of these sectors and turns over under £200k a year, we want to hear from you.
Grounds Maintenance
Regular contract work for commercial, residential, or local authority sites. Seasonal consistency and route density matter to us.
Vending
Operated vending machine routes with established locations, existing contracts, and steady cash income. Food, drink, or both.
Window Cleaning
Domestic and commercial round-based businesses with a loyal customer list, modern equipment, and a consistent monthly income.
Why us
How we're different from a trade buyer
A trade buyer
- Wants to fold your operation into their own
- Staff often made redundant or absorbed
- Negotiations slow, lawyers do the talking
- Your business name often disappears
- Focus is on synergies, not continuity
Vexillum Investments
- We operate the business as a standalone entity
- Staff are kept on, treated fairly, and valued
- Direct conversations — decisions made fast
- Your brand and reputation preserved
- We invest in the business long-term
The process
Straightforward from start to finish
No mystery, no drawn-out negotiations. Here's exactly how an acquisition works.
01
First conversation
You reach out. We have an informal chat — no pressure, no NDA required at this stage. We just want to understand your business.
02
Indicative offer
If it looks like a potential fit, we'll give you a fair indicative offer within a week — based on the numbers you share with us.
03
Due diligence
We look at the books, client list, and contracts — straightforward and confidential. No endless requests or back-and-forth.
04
Agree terms
We agree on price and structure — including whether seller financing makes sense for you. Flexible, not prescriptive.
05
Handover
You help us get up to speed — for as long as you're comfortable with. We don't just hand you a cheque and vanish.
06
You move on
With confidence that the business is in good hands. We stay in touch — some sellers become informal advisors.
Ready to talk?
Your next step is just a conversation.
No obligation, no pressure. If you're thinking about selling — even if it's still a year or two away — reach out and let's have an honest chat.