Independently run
Acquired companies stay independently run, retaining the structures and cultures that made them a success over many years.
Vicen
A long-term home for great companies.
We acquire established UK software and specialist service businesses, preserving what makes them successful while supporting their next chapter.
Our approach
Continuity first. Growth for the long term.
Vicen is an independent, privately owned group. We provide permanent capital and practical support to our businesses.
Unlike Private Equity buyers, we do not seek to restructure the companies we purchase. We aim to keep our acquisitions as independently run companies, retaining the structures and cultures which made each a success over many years of trading. Customer satisfaction is integral to Vicen, so our emphasis is on acquiring businesses which have a loyal customer base.
Learn more about usCustomer satisfaction first
Customer satisfaction is integral to Vicen. We seek owners who have built the same customer-first culture we intend to protect.
Founder-minded
Customers, employees and the legacy built by owners remain central to every decision.
What we look for
Quality businesses
built to endure.
We look for profitable companies with recurring revenues, loyal customers and products or services that matter.
See our full investment criteriaUK
headquartered
£1.5m
EBITDA or below
50%+
recurring revenue
5+ years
proven profitability
Confidential and direct