From founder to exit: Building a business worth buying and using M&A to get there faster

Date: Tuesday 14 July 2026 

Time: 11:00 - 12:00

Location: Online

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Build your business with the end in mind and use M&A strategically to accelerate growth and maximise long-term value.

What you’ll learn

• Identify which of the four business archetypes you are currently building — and what each is realistically worth at exit.
• Understand the practical levers (recurring revenue, owner dependency, customer concentration, financial hygiene) that move a business from a 3x to a 6x EBITDA valuation.
• Evaluate M&A as a growth strategy — when to buy versus build, how UK SME deals are typically structured and funded, and what bolt-on acquisitions look like in practice.