MaaS
M&A as a Service
FuturePathTM by Acqius
Prepare. Optimise. Exit on your terms.
Futurepath is Acqius’ subscription programme that readies owners for sale 12–60 months before they go to market. Think of it as M&A on tap — recurring advisory, diagnostics, valuation updates, and buyer intelligence that compound your value long before the formal process begins.
Why Futurepath (MaaS)?
- Capture full value at exit — fix profit quality, de-risk, and evidence premium multiples.
- Arrive sale-ready — data room materials, KPIs, and narratives built steadily, not in a rush.
- Make smarter timing decisions — quarterly valuation snapshots and market signals.
- Reduce execution risk — less reliance on any one individual; clear, documented playbooks.
What you get (every month)
- Readiness Scorecard across six pillars: Financial, Strategic, Governance, Operations, Data & MI, Market Potential.
- Valuation Snapshot & Sensitivities (base, upside, and strategic-buyer scenarios).
- Action Roadmap with prioritised value levers (quick wins vs structural moves).
- Buyer & Market Signals—curated watchlist of likely acquirers and comparable activity.
- Quarterly Adviser Session (video or in person), with written minutes and next actions.
- Document Hub set up to data-room standard (and maintained over time).
- Deal Readiness Health Check—red/amber/green on issues that could hurt price or kill a deal.
Optional add-ons: financial modelling, detailed QoE prep, sector benchmarking packs, board workshops, capital raising prep.
How MaaS works
Onboarding (Week 1–3)
Kick-off call, secure data connection, baseline diagnostic, initial valuation range.
Roadmap (Month 1)
You receive your Futurepath Readiness Report with a 90-day action plan.
Rhythm (Monthly / Quarterly)
We update your score, valuation, and buyer watchlist; meet quarterly to track delivery.
Pre-Mandate (When you’re >80% ready)
We firm up valuation, agree the process timetable, and convert to a sell-side mandate — with fee credits for active subscribers.
Pricing (monthly subscription)
Essentials
£495 / month For SMEs 2–5 years from exit
- Baseline diagnostic + annual deep dive
- Quarterly valuation update
- Readiness scorecard & action list
- Email support
Professional
£795 / month For businesses 1–3 years from exit
- Everything in Essentials, plus:
- Quarterly adviser session (60–90 mins)
- Buyer & market signals pack
- KPI & MI pack buildout
- Data room starter (policies, contracts, org files)
Executive
£995 / month For larger / complex businesses or time-sensitive exits
- Everything in Professional, plus:
- Pre-QoE financial preparation
- Strategic positioning & equity story workshop
- Board-ready quarterly report pack
- Early buyer mapping & approach strategy
No long contracts: 90-day minimum, then monthly. Confidential, cancellable, and fully creditable against future success fees (up to a defined cap).
What does “ready” look like?
- Clean financial story (normalisations, revenue quality, margin proof).
- Documented operations (process maps, key contracts, IP, people plan).
- Clear equity story (why you win; why now; why you’re worth more).
- Validated KPIs (commercial, operational, and cash conversion).
- Curated buyer universe (strategics, PE platforms, international entrants).
- Live data room (95% complete before you sign an LOI).
Outcomes you can expect
- Higher headline valuation (clear evidence for premium multiple).
- Better terms (cleaner SPA, less chip, fewer nit-picks).
- Shorter timetable (weeks saved in diligence).
- Lower execution risk (no “scramble phase”).
- Choice of buyers (competitive tension by design).
Who it’s for
- Owners considering a sale in 12–60 months.
- Founders who want to de-risk dependency and prove transferability.
- Businesses in safety-critical, regulated, and industrial markets — and quality outliers that value precision.
- Groups planning bolt-ons, carve-outs, or roll-ups and wanting to be buyer-ready.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a replacement for a sell-side mandate?
No. Futurepath (MaaS) prepares you for it and credits fees when you appoint Acqius for the sale.
What if we decide not to sell?
You still benefit from stronger systems, better MI, and a bankable valuation narrative — helpful for funding, partnerships, or partial exits.
Can we pause or upgrade?
Yes. 90-day minimum, then pause/upgrade monthly.
Is our information secure?
Yes. We use secure portals, least-privilege access, and UK/EU data-protection standards.
Do you work outside safety-critical sectors?
Yes — 70% of our work is in our core specialisms; up to 30% is allocated to exceptional opportunities beyond that scope.
The Acqius advantage
- Heritage to horizon: born in oil & gas and hazardous environments; now guiding clients across the industrial transition (electrification, automation, intelligent infrastructure).
- Premium execution: lean team, senior attention, and repeatable playbooks.
- Aligned incentives: subscription credits against success fees; value creation first, transaction second.
Ready when you are
Take the first, low-risk step. Join Futurepath (MaaS) and convert time into value — so that when you sell, you do it from a position of strength.