Acquiring Excellence Preserving Success
What We Do
At Thundercat Industries, we acquire and permanently hold UK-based manufacturing businesses, providing them with long-term stability and strategic support. Unlike traditional investors focused on short-term returns, we take a patient, sustainable approach, ensuring that the companies we acquire continue to thrive, grow, and maintain their unique identity. We work closely with existing teams, offering guidance, investment, and operational expertise while preserving the legacy and culture that business owners have built over the years.
Why We Do It
We believe that great manufacturing businesses deserve more than just a quick sale and an uncertain future. Too often, companies are bought, stripped down, and resold for short-term gains, leading to instability for employees, customers, and suppliers. Our mission is to change that. By taking a long-term view, we ensure that the businesses we acquire remain strong, resilient, and positioned for steady growth. We want to provide business owners with the confidence that when the time comes to sell, their company - and the people who make it great - will be in safe hands for the future.
What We're Looking For
It's important to us that deals work for all parties involved. We're always delighted to review potential acquisition opportunities and happy to chat with owners who just want to explore future options or possibilities.
Sustainable Profitability
A track record of at least three to five years of consistent profitability is essential*. We are not seeking to acquire businesses that are in administration or loss making.
*Allowances are made for COVID years.
Ideal Size
Our primary focus is on businesses with annual profits between £300k and £2m.
However, this is a guideline — if your business falls outside this range, we’d still love to have a conversation.
We look for businesses that produce essential, niche, or defensible products. Examples include: specialty chemicals, instrumentation, test equipment and tools, specialty polymer processing, and electronics.
Manufacturing Focus
Our Commitment
If you contact us regarding a potential acquisition our commitment to you is as follows:
Selling your business is a major decision — one that most owners make only once. Some prefer to move quickly once they’ve decided to sell, while others take more time to ensure they’re making the right choice. We understand that every situation is different, which is why we adapt to your preferred pace. Our priority is to ensure you feel confident in your decisions and comfortable working with us throughout the process.
We won’t keep you waiting. Once you reach out and provide some basic details, we’ll quickly assess whether your business meets our acquisition criteria. You can expect an initial Yes/No response within 24 hours. If it’s a yes, we’ll likely request more detailed information. From there, our goal is to move swiftly and decisively, ensuring you have clarity on the next steps as soon as possible.