Prism Corporate Broking
The specialist advisors in buying and selling technology businesses. Founded in 2003, Prism comprises a team of experienced M&A specialists with years’ of experience working with owner-managers of private technology companies, helping them to buy and sell businesses.
Founded in 2003, Prism Corporate Broking comprises a team of experienced Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) specialists with years’ of experience working with owner-managers of private technology companies, helping them to buy and sell businesses.
Headquartered near Cambridge, yet working throughout the UK, we are, by design, not a volume player thus enabling us to deliver a highly personalised service, uniquely tailored towards individual needs and objectives. Our business ethic is strong and trusted – telling you what you need to know, not just what you might want to hear.
We are much more than just ‘matchmakers’ – we provide extensive advice and guidance throughout the entire sale or acquisition process. Our focused business model unites knowledge, experience, dedication and continuity. And, by utilising our comprehensive databases and being well-networked in the corporate finance and tech worlds we are able to bring together vital facts, industry knowledge and expertise to help identify potential acquirers and sellers.
Whether you are considering buying or selling a technology business, Prism can help every step of the way. We frequently work with clients from an early stage, advising on options as well as exit or acquisition readiness. Our aim is to ensure you make the right decision at the right time for you.
Typically we work on transactions involving businesses within a £1m to £30m turnover range (though the vendor or acquirer can be substantially larger than this).
“We’ve been in contact with Prism for about five years. Their advice and assistance has been invaluable throughout the merger.”
Products and services
Buying a Technology Business
Prism Corporate Broking is much more than just a ‘matchmaker’ — The Prism team provide extensive advice and guidance throughout the entire business acquisition process. Prism’s services are thorough, personal and tailored to you and your business objectives.
Business acquisition can be a very effective strategy to build critical mass. Prism keeps a close eye on business transactions in the Technology sector and can assist with all stages of the process. The fee structure is flexible depending on the requirements of each assignment but Prism is well-versed at managing the entire process from initial decision making through to post-acquisition guidance.
Our acquisition services extend throughout the following:
Prism Options Review
If you are not entirely confident that acquisition is the right strategy to fulfil your objectives we recommend an options review. This is a comprehensive review to evaluate all options and provide recommendations covering the following elements:
- Current market conditions and activity
- A financial performance review
- Analysis of business objectives
- Identification of options that best meet your objectives
- Specific recommendations on the types of organisations to approach
- Consideration on timing for any M&A activity
Prism Acquisition Mandate
Prism keep a close eye on business transactions in our chosen sectors and can assist with some or all stages of the process. The fee structure is flexible depending on the assignment.
We recommend that when acquiring it is important to be clear about your objectives post acquisition. The acquired business will be expecting change and if this opportunity is missed whilst examining what you have bought, it may be much more difficult at a later stage.
Typically a business acquisition involves the following stages:
- Buyer's Objectives
- Formulation of Acquisition Strategy
- Identification of Potential Targets
- Managing Interested Parties
- Heads of Terms
- Due Diligence
- Post Completion
- Completion
Selling a Technology Business
Prism Corporate Broking is much more than just a ‘matchmaker’ — The Prism team provide extensive advice and guidance throughout the entire business sale process. Prism’s services are thorough, personal and tailored to you and your business objectives.
The first stage when considering selling your business is to arrange a confidential, no obligation meeting with the Prism team. Here we discuss objectives, give you an insight into Prism and the way we work and answer any questions you may have. We utilise our years’ of experience within the technology sector to secure the best outcome for our clients, and our fees are structured to ensure that our goals align with yours.
Our comprehensive services cover the following:
Prism Options & Exit Readiness Review
This is a comprehensive review to evaluate all options and provide recommendations covering the following elements:
- Current market valuation
- Factors (positive & negative) which could affect the sale value
- A financial performance review
- Recent market activity
- Identification of options that best meets your personal objectives
- Specific recommendations on how to enhance value
- Considerations on timing
Prism Value Maximiser
Where value can be enhanced by addressing issues identified in the Options & Exit Readiness Review. The Prism team provides on-going advice and guidance to assist in enhancing value prior to a sale. They keep the momentum and enthusiasm going through regular meetings with the business owner to review progress against agreed actions, and provide continuing support and insight.
Prism Sale Mandate
Whether you are considering selling soon or sometime over the next five years, we always recommend starting the preparation as soon as you can to ensure you have plenty of time to implement vital steps to help secure the best possible deal:
- Owners' Objectives
- Sale Preparation
- Identification of Potential Acquirers
- Managing Interested Parties
- Heads of Terms
- Due Diligence
- Post Completion
- Completion
