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Acquisition RequirementBW000780

Recruitment or staffing firm wanted in the DACH region

Business ServicesRecruitment & Staffing Firms

A North American search fund is seeking the full acquisition of a recruitment or staffing firm in the DACH region, with annual turnover of £1m to £3m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.

  • Full acquisition
  • DACH
  • £1m to £3m turnover

Acquisition at a glance

Reference BW000780

Acquisition criteria

Reference
BW000780
Status
Active Requirement
Sector
Business Services
Sub-sector
Recruitment & Staffing Firms
Last reviewed
13 July 2026
Target turnover
£1m to £3m
Target location
DACH
Acquisition intent
Consolidation acquisition
Acquisition type
Full acquisition

Buyer and transaction readiness

Buyer type
Search fund
Buyer origin
North America
Acquirer scale
Established SME acquirer
Funding position
Funds agreed subject to deal
Decision readiness
Actively reviewing opportunities
Transaction experience
One to two completed acquisitions
Execution capability
External advisers appointed

Geographic focus

Target location preference
DACH

Full description

A North American search fund is seeking the full acquisition of a recruitment or staffing firm in the DACH region.

The target should have annual turnover of £1m to £3m. The search is focused on suitable businesses operating in the DACH region.

Owners of suitable businesses, or advisers acting on their behalf, are invited to make confidential contact.

Related opportunities

Recruitment & Staffing Firms

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If you own a business of this kind, it is worth reading who is buying businesses like yours before you respond, and what an acquisition mandate contains so you can judge how firm this buyer's position is.

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