WHAT DO WE DO?
Apollo offers succession solutions to owner-managed companies specialising in the fire protection, intruder alarm, access control and CCTV sector in the Midlands.
LONG-TERM FOCUSED
Our investment time horizon is at least a decade.
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Ideally we would like to hold onto a business forever.
This means that we will always place the long-term interest of the business ahead of everything else.
PEOPLE-ORIENTATED
People is the heart of every business.
We do not limit ourselves to the shareholder value maximisation theory, but instead we strive to increase the utility of every stakeholder of the business, be it employees, customers or the environment.
AGILE AND ADAPTABLE
We are not bound by a rigid process.
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Instead, we bring agility and flexibility into the transaction and the running of the business. We know your business might be very dear to your heart. We will work with you to achieve a mutually beneficial deal structure.
ACQUISITION CRITERIA
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Specialising in fire protection, intruder alarm, CCTV and access control installation and maintenance. Ideally with NSI/SSAIB/BAFE accreditation.
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Operating within a 30-mile radius of the Birmingham/Coventry/Leicester/Nottingham area
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Turnover up to £5m per year
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At least 30% of the revenue derived from maintenance and monitoring (M&M)
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Diversified clientele without any key customer concentration
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Retirement sale preferred but not essential
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If your business fits some of these criteria:
WHAT WE BRING
TO THE TABLE
Capital
Market valuation based on multiple of the contract revenue base with proven liquid capital
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Transparency
Locked box completion and all consideration paid in cash upfront (subject to due diligence)
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Honesty
We will always communicate the truth with you in a timely manner
Transaction experience
To enable a smooth and hassle-free sale
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Operational expertise
To integrate your business into an established platform
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Growth platform
For the career development of your employees so that they all benefit from the sale
OUR FAMILY OF COMPANIES
Part of the family since 2022
Wilson Alarm Systems Limited is our platform and is one of the leading alarm companies covering the Leicester area as well as the wider East Midlands. Established in 1988, it prides itself on offering its customers with a personal, professional and friendly service throughout – from the initial consultation through to the system’s installation and further aftercare. It holds NSI Gold accreditation.
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The company had been well-managed by its 2 owners for the last two decades. The company was presented to us through a professional advisor. We made a satisfactory offer within 1 week, conducted due diligence in 3 weeks and completed the transaction within 3 months. In fact, we moved so quickly that the owners even managed to take a month-long vacation during the sale process!
At completion, one owner decided to retire while the other remained with the business to be part of its growth journey. All the staff were retained.
Businesses we have acquired over the years:
Lutterworth
Part of the family since 2023
Nottingham
Part of the family since 2024
Coventry
Part of the family since 2023
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Nottingham
Part of the family since 2024
Grantham
Part of the family since 2023
Northampton
Part of the family since 2025
Derby
Part of the family since 2025
THE TEAM
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
HUGO VAN VREDENBURCH
Hugo is a prominent conservationist and is currently the Chairman of Fauna & Flora International.
Prior to that, he was the Chairman of Interactive Investors, CEO of TMF Group and a Partner at Goldman Sachs.
He began his career as an analyst in Japan and subsequently as General Manager and CIO for Tokyo Pacific Holdings.
Chairman
CHARLES JING
Managing Director
Charles started his career at TMF Group, where he participated in strategic value enhancement and M&A projects to make tangible EBITDA improvements.
He then joined Cornerstone, a leading UK male care e-commerce company, as COO. During his tenure, he grew the business from £850k turnover in 2016 to £7m+ in 2019 and helped it to raise over £8m of VC funding.​
Charles is also a published novelist. He studied Biochemistry at the University of Oxford.