WELCOME TO
AUGUSTINE BRIDGE VENTURES
We are a family office dedicated to acquiring and operating successful SMEs in the UK or Ireland in the automotive crash repair sector
OUR FOCUS
We’re looking for great companies at a fair price.
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We’re not private equity or big business. We’re here for the long haul
Once we acquire a business we seek to increase revenue and profitability through optimising procurement, improving technology and introducing a sales & marketing strategy
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Investment thesis
We are looking for businesses that have:
RECURRING DEMAND
Strong management teams
​CLEAR GROWTH POTENTIAL
DEAL CRITERIA
The business should also meet the following criteria:
REVENUE
£1-20Mn
PROFITABILITY
EBITDA margin > 10%
​CUSTOMER BASE
Long-term, loyal customers either contracted or through repeat business
LOW CAPEX
No significant infrastructure upgrades required
DIFFERENTIATION
A clear specialisation – we love unique capabilities (e.g., ADAS, specific OEM approvals, LCV etc)
WHY ABV
LONG-TERM FOCUS
We buy to hold - No 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 - brand, culture and people
OPERATIONAL KNOW-HOW
Practical, real-world experience in automotive and crash repair across operations, growth, and M&A strategy
PERSONAL COMMITMENT
Our MD will help 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 start-ups across Europe, before spending five years in Dubai, where with McKinsey he has specialised in the automotive sector with experience in venture building and business transformations. 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
If this sounds like your business and you're open to a conversation, we'd love to hear from you: