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WELCOME TO 

AUGUSTINE BRIDGE VENTURES

We are a small family office dedicated to acquiring and operating a successful SME in the UK or Ireland.

Castle in Wales
Augustine Bridge Ventures

OUR FOCUS

We’re looking for a great business at a fair price. Our goal is to steward your company for the long term, preserving and enhancing the reputation, team, and relationships you’ve worked hard to build.




We’re not here for a quick return. We are committed to operating and growing the business for years to come with care, continuity, and integrity.

Investment thesis

While we are sector agnostic, we look for businesses that have:

RECURRING DEMAND

A DEFENSIBLE NICHE

​CLEAR GROWTH POTENTIAL

DEAL CRITERIA

The business should also meet the following criteria:

Outwards looking
REVENUE

£5-30 Mn

PROFITABILITY

EBIT margin > 10% (£1-3.5 Mn)

​CUSTOMER BASE

Long-term, loyal customers either contracted or through subscription model 

LOW CAPEX

No significant infrastructure upgrades required

DIFFERENTIATION

A clear specialization – we love unique industries!

WHY ABV

While we are sector agnostic, we look for businesses that have:

LONG-TERM FOCUS

We buy to hold - No fund deadlines or quick exits

FLEXIBLE SUCCESSION

No requirement for the owner to stay on as operator or enter a lengthy earn-out period

LEGACY MATTERS

We protect what’s been built

OPERATIONAL KNOW-HOW

​Practical experience in growth, M&A, and IPO strategy

PERSONAL COMMITMENT

Our MD will lead the business full-time

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ABOUT MANAGEMENT TEAM

Danny Murty is ABV’s Managing Director

From Leicestershire with Scottish & Irish roots, Danny holds an INSEAD MBA and University of Cambridge MPhil

 

He began his career in economic development and start-ups across Europe, before spending five years in Dubai, where with McKinsey he has specialised in venture building and business transformations for sovereign wealth funds and banks. His work spanned the full deal lifecycle—from concept and growth strategy to M&A and IPO advisory


In his spare time Danny is a keen cricketer (MCC member), weekend hiker, and loyal Leicester Tigers supporter
 

CONTACT

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