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A proven track record
About Symco Capital
At Symco Capital, we believe that great businesses should have great futures.
As founders that have grown and exited businesses we know how challenging it can be to find the right buyer for your business. That’s why up to 98% of businesses never sell!
We knew there was a better way and founded Symco Capital. Over the last five years, we have completed over 30 transactions, preventing the unnecessary closure of outstanding SMEs and saving jobs, legacies, and industries.
By being self-funded and independent, we can make acquisition decisions that are driven by people, not algorithms. Our focus is on nurturing potential and giving companies the "jet fuel" they need to continue their journey.
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APPROACH
Options Tailored for Your Goals
Symco Capital offers two primary pathways. Whichever path you choose, we’re here to create win-win outcomes that respect your hard work and align with your future goals.
Why choose us?
Speed: As a private and experienced firm, we can make decisions quickly and avoid the delays of traditional buyers.
Humanity: We understand what it takes to build a business from scratch and the challenges you have been through. When you speak to us, you will be speaking with real people that have been in your shoes.
Continuity: Our approach ensures your employees, customers, and reputation remain in good hands.
PATHWAY NO. 1
Scale to Sale.
Not Ready to Sell?
If you or your business aren’t ready to sell yet, we can partner to help you grow and position your business for a substantial exit benefitting from all your years of hard work.
We invest in businesses with solid foundations that need a little jet fuel to reach their full potential.
Whether it’s restructuring, scaling operations, restructuring debt, or entering new markets, we work alongside you to achieve transformative growth.
Why choose us?
Expertise: We’ve scaled businesses ourselves, and know what it takes to achieve sustainable success.
Flexibility: Every business is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet your specific needs.Results:
Our investment and guidance create a clear path to higher profitability and long-term value.
PATHWAY NO. 2
Business Acquisition.
Stepping away isn’t easy.
Our process to acquire your business is smooth, respectful, and ensures that your legacy continues.
We specialise in acquiring businesses where owners are ready to step back and provide a smooth transition for you, your employees, and your customers.
With over 30 successful transactions under our belt in recent years, we’re experts in preserving legacies and ensuring the continued growth of your company.
PATHWAY NO. 2
Acquisition.
PATHWAY NO. 2
Business Acquisition.
Stepping away isn’t easy.
Our process to acquire your business is smooth, respectful, and ensures that your legacy continues.
We specialise in acquiring businesses where owners are ready to step back and provide a smooth transition for you, your employees, and your customers.
With over 30 successful transactions under our belt in recent years, we’re experts in preserving legacies and ensuring the continued growth of your company.
Why choose us?
Expertise: We’ve scaled businesses ourselves, and know what it takes to achieve sustainable success.
Flexibility: Every business is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet your specific needs.Results:
Our investment and guidance create a clear path to higher profitability and long-term value.
Our Mission
a lifeline and growth partner for SMEs.
Our mission is simple: to offer an outlet for great businesses to continue the next leg of their journey and growth and ensure owners secure their legacy, reap financial rewards for the value they have created and protect the staff they have valued so highly.
Core Values
Integrity
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We are operators and founders ourselves. We mean what we say and say what we mean.
Transparency
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We are clear and straightforward. Simple conversations lead to easy solutions.
Partnership
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We believe in working alongside business owners. There’s lots of ways to create win-win outcomes once everyone is working together.
Our Story
At Symco Capital we have firsthand experience as business operators and owners. Our founders, Kemi Egan and Simon Bowkett, are seasoned entrepreneurs who have navigated the highs and lows of running, scaling and exiting businesses. With over 30 completed transactions under our belt, we’re not just theorists—we’re doers and have been recognised for creating win-win deals, including being shortlisted for the Self-Funded Deal of the Year at the 2024 ETA Awards.
We understand that selling your business is more than a financial transaction; it’s a personal milestone. At Symco Capital, our approach is rooted in sensible conversations, empathy and solution based strategies. We take the time to evaluate each business individually, ensuring that our partnerships foster growth, preserve jobs, and maintain the legacy you've worked so hard to build.
It's been a pleasure working with Kemi. I am delighted to have found a team that have ambitions to take the brand and its award winning co-living service to the next level.” AG - Founder”
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Can't wait to talk?
It can sometimes take a few hours for us to reply to emails; we're only human. If you have an urgent enquiry or just can't wait to get involved, you'll catch us quicker by phone.
Available Monday-Friday between 9am and 5pm.
Founding Partners
Kemi Egan
Kemi is a highly regarded investor leading over thirty transactions and regularly featured in various media outlets.
After two decades in the trenches navigating the ups and downs of running, scaling, acquiring and exiting businesses, success it’s no longer just about numbers; it’s about impact.
Today, Kemi’s focused on helping business owners like you prepare for what’s next. Whether that’s gearing up for a successful exit, accelerating their growth, or as a board advisor supporting leaders.
As a private investor and business leader, she brings a unique blend of experience, agility and hands-on operations to the table. Focused on creating equitable deals where everyone wins, her advice isn’t just theoretical, it’s grounded in the realities of running and growing businesses.
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Simon Bowkett
Simon Bowkett is a highly regarded sales trainer and business leader, with over two decades of experience transforming sales teams and driving real-world results.
Known for his practical, no-nonsense approach, Simon has helped countless businesses reduce the costly impact of lost sales while equipping their teams with skills that last a lifetime.
Simon brings a unique combination of hands-on experience, proven methodologies, and a deep understanding of human behavior to the table. His training isn’t theoretical—it’s grounded in the realities of running successful sales teams and built to deliver results where they matter most.
“Our new majority owner, is an investor that has become as passionate about taking Greenline forward as I am. We have had a great relationship over the last few years and I’m confident that she will do the right things for Greenline. I do really feel she is the right person to take Greenline to the next level.” AP - Founder
Ready to Discuss Your Next Move?
Your next chapter starts with a conversation. Book a call with Symco Capital to explore your options and discover how we can help you take your business forward.
Get In Touch
Our Approach
At Symco Capital, we don’t just buy or invest in businesses—we partner with them. Every decision we make is guided by our core values of integrity, transparency, and partnership. We take the time to truly understand your business and ensure any deal is mutually beneficial.
Who We Work With
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Owner-operated businesses
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SMEs with annual revenues of £500,000 or more
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Business owners considering selling or seeking strategic investment for growth
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Companies with potential but limited management capacity or resources to scale
Why Symco Capital?
✅ We’re business operators, not just investors: We’ve been in your shoes, and we understand the challenges you face and we’ll show you how to reach your goals.
✅ We prioritise people over profits: Every decision we make is driven by what’s best for the business, employees, and the sustainability of the company.
✅ We move quickly and decisively: No board approvals, no red tape—just straightforward solutions.
“It's been a pleasure working with Kemi. I am delighted to have found a team that have ambitions to take the brand and its award winning co-living service to the next level.” AG - Founder
Our Aquisitions
At Symco Capital, we’re proud to work with outstanding businesses that form the backbone of the UK economy. Every company we acquire or invest in represents a unique story of hard work, determination, and potential. Our role is to ensure these businesses thrive, preserving legacies and driving growth.
Symco Training
A seven-figure training company specialising in sales management, leadership development, and human behaviour.
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Helped scale the business through operational restructuring and innovative program design.
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Strengthened the leadership team, paving the way for long-term growth and profitability.
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Partnering with industry leaders to reimagine training and development within the automotive industry.
Capital Living London Ltd
A provider of high-quality shared housing for professionals in the city seeking community, convenience and luxury.
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Invested in significant UK based resources to improve service levels
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Following through on the commitments made to tenants increased profit by £300k pa within six months.
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Acquired a further 14 companies to create a nationwide property lettings group ensuring reduced costs, economies of scale, and substantial buying power.
Guild of Glass
A leading provider of glass and hard surface repair within the construction industry. Repairing and restoring glass, hard plastics, steel and wood.
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Engaged in strategic partnerships to widen the client base from pure construction to include transport and marine.
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Double the annual revenue within 9 months of acquisition.
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Recruited a second-tier management team to lead the next phase of the journey and continue the substantial growth that had been achieved.
Multi Let UK
A nationwide property lettings and management company providing services to landlords in Birmingham, Cheshire, Manchester, Nottingham and London to name a few.
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Promoted senior team members to leadership roles
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Implemented robust processes to ensure customers experience the same level of service wherever they interact with us.
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Reduced and removed paperwork burdens and implemented automation and systemisation where possible.
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Grew the business by acquisition, retaining the entire team but more than doubling the business size in six months.
Greenline Coaches LTD
A luxury coach operator specialising in private hire and high-end travel experiences.
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Enhanced revenue streams through fleet expansion and strategic partnerships.
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Achieved significant organic growth within months of acquisition, including securing contracts that increased annual revenues by £700,000.
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Introduced modern business systems to streamline operations and align with sustainability goals.