Sectors

Cole Associates do not specialise in any one sector and have experience across a broad range of sectors. Examples of some completed transactions organised by sector can be seen by clicking on the list below.

Cole Associates raises loan from River Capital to fund acquisition of Pets Pantry

Cole Associates raises loan from River Capital to fund acquisition of Pets Pantry

Mar 2024

Pets Pantry NW Limited, a newly formed company, has secured £150,000 in funding from Liverpool-based River Capital’s Business Growth Loan Fund to acquire the trade and assets of Pets Pantry, a long-standing retail pet store in Stockton Heath.

New Team rides the waves at Kangaroo poo

New Team rides the waves at Kangaroo poo

Apr 2004

A management buy-in team, led by North West entrepreneur Gary Wells, is riding the crest of a wave after completing a £4 million deal to acquire a leading surf and leisurewear company. 

Management buy-in/buy-out: £4 million

Management buy-in/buy-out: £4 million

Sep 2005
Cole Associates advises UK Furniture Manufacturer on Acquisition

Cole Associates advises UK Furniture Manufacturer on Acquisition

Sep 2015

The newly formed Nathan Group, which already has the Nathan and Sutcliffe brands in its portfolio, has acquired Morris Furniture Brands Ltd, owner of Morris, Zone and Relaxateeze, from H Morris and Co - three well respected names, each with their own identity and proposition.

Cole Associates advises on Management Buy-Out of Online Home Retail LTD

Cole Associates advises on Management Buy-Out of Online Home Retail LTD

Jan 2019

Online Home Retail Limited, an online bathroom products retailer trading as www.plumbworld.co.uk based in Evesham, Worcestershire and Colne, Lancashire has just completed a successful MBO.

Panoramic Growth Equity Newsletter

Panoramic Growth Equity Newsletter

May 2019

Creating an environment that encourages and enables greater diversity is a priority for many sectors. A fairer playing field in terms of pay, more flexible working, and progressive recruitment strategies are positive steps that many are taking towards achieving a more balanced and, in turn, innovative and profitable business environment.