We don't just advise
on transactions.
We see them through.
Machado Advisory Partners is an independent M&A advisory firm specialising in Technology and Business Services. We partner with founders, investors, and management teams to navigate acquisitions, exits, and capital raises - advising on transactions typically ranging from £5m to £75m, where senior attention and deep sector knowledge make the difference between a good outcome and an exceptional one.
Realising Value. Structuring Transitions. Accessing Capital
Sell-Side Advisory & Capital Solutions
Investment banking excellence, engineered to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Machado Advisory Partners advises shareholders, management teams, and investors on the full spectrum of ownership transitions and funding solutions - from competitive sale processes and corporate divestitures to growth capital raises and acquisition financing.
We recognise that for many clients, a sale and a capital raise are not mutually exclusive paths - they are strategic choices that often intersect.
Equity capital raising and private equity investment
Acquisition and expansion debt solutions
Founder de-risking and partial realisations
Debt raising and refinancing solutions
Recapitalisations and balance sheet restructuring
Strategic investor introductions
Fundraising & Debt Advisory
Financing Growth. Structuring Capital. Enabling Ambition.
Machado Advisory Partners advises companies, management teams, and shareholders on fundraising and debt advisory - helping clients access the right capital, from the right partners, at the right point in their journey.
Sell-Side Advisory
Investment banking excellence, engineered to deliver exceptional outcomes
We advise shareholders, management teams, and investors on all forms of business exit and ownership transition - bringing independent judgement, deep sector knowledge, and disciplined process management to every mandate.
Business exit planning and strategic review
Valuation analysis, benchmarking, and positioning
Preparation of investment materials and vendor due diligence coordination
Targeted buyer identification - strategic acquirers, PE sponsors, and infrastructure investors
Design and management of structured, competitive sale processes
We manage the entire process - from structuring the investment narrative and preparing materials through to investor targeting, term sheet negotiation, due diligence, and completion - ensuring clients are positioned effectively to attract the right partners on the right terms.
Our Buy-Side Services:
Strategic acquisition planning and market mapping
Target identification and proprietary deal sourcing
Valuation and financial analysis
Transaction structuring and negotiation support
Due diligence coordination
End-to-end transaction management
Management Buyouts
For management teams seeking to acquire the business they run, Machado Advisory Partners provides dedicated advisory across the full MBO process - from initial structuring and valuation through to funding, negotiation, and completion.
We introduce management teams to the right funding partners, including private equity sponsors, growth capital funds, and debt providers, and manage the process to ensure a well-structured, executable transaction.
Whether a management team is approaching a buyout for the first time or working alongside an incumbent PE sponsor on a secondary transaction, we provide the independence, expertise, and relationships to deliver.
Strategic Acquisitions. Management Buyouts. Proprietary Deal Sourcing.
Buy-Side Advisory
Machado Advisory Partners provides strategic buy-side advisory to corporates, private equity investors, growth businesses, and management teams seeking to acquire or invest in businesses within the Technology and Business Services sectors.
We work in close partnership with clients to identify and execute transactions that serve long-term strategic objectives - drawing on deep sector knowledge, proprietary networks, and disciplined analytical rigour. Our high-touch approach ensures every mandate receives sustained senior-level attention at each stage of the process. We do not delegate.
IT Services
Managed services, IT outsourcing, systems integration, and infrastructure — we understand the commercial and operational drivers that underpin value in this segment.
Telecommunications
From connectivity and network services to value-added resellers and B2B telecoms, we bring deep knowledge of market structure and investor appetite in this sector.
Digital Transformation
Advisory, implementation, and technology enablement businesses driving enterprise change - a segment of strong and sustained M&A activity where our network is particularly active.
Business Services
Outsourced business processes, facilities management, testing & inspection, staffing, and professional services - we understand the value drivers and consolidation dynamics that define M&A activity in this sector.
Technology & Business Services
Our Sector Focus
Sector depth is not incidental to our advisory - it is foundational. Our exclusive focus on Technology and Business Services means we bring informed, credible, and commercially precise perspectives to every transaction we advise on.
We understand the drivers of value, the competitive dynamics, and the strategic priorities of buyers and investors operating across our chosen markets. This translates directly into better positioning, more relevant counterparty introductions, and stronger outcomes for our clients.
