(And why boring is brilliant) In investing, “boring” rarely gets the spotlight. But the businesses we back, and the way we back them, are...

The final letter in our B.E.S.T. F.I.T.™ series In any deal, money follows management. But value is preserved through stewardship. At...

Every investment should be built to protect the downside, not just chase the upside. At Archimax, the “I” in our B.E.S.T. F.I.T.™...

Some deals look great on paper. But can they actually work in practice? At Archimax, we believe every acquisition must pass a simple...

Every SME deal rests on two sets of terms. First, the terms between buyer and seller. Second, the terms between buyer and co-investor. At...

Buying a business is only the beginning. The real value lies in what happens next. At Archimax, we back experienced operators acquiring...

What makes an SME truly worth acquiring? In the ETA world, it’s easy to get distracted by revenue figures or surface-level trends. But at...

Ever wonder what makes a great SME acquisition actually work, beyond the numbers? At Archimax, we operate in the Entrepreneurship Through...

This guide reveals what experienced acquirers do to drive SME post-acquisition growth in the first 12–18 months—zero-based budgeting, pricing power, systems automation, and roll-up strategies that accelerate EBITDA. Ideal for buyers seeking to turn acquisitions into cash-flow engines.

Learn the 7 must-have minority shareholder rights in UK ETA deals to protect your investment and avoid hidden risks. Stay protected with these smart safeguards.

This post explores how experienced buyers handle SME post-acquisition integration—by defining long-term strategy, preparing for Day 1, and aligning with the team pre-close. Integration is where value is created—not just at the deal table.

This post explores how SME operational due diligence identifies founder dependency, weak systems, and undocumented processes—ensuring the business can survive post-exit.

This post reveals legal landmines that can derail SME acquisitions—like IP gaps, employee claims, and contract issues—and how legal due diligence helps buyers spot risks early.

Avoid hidden risks in SME deals. This guide shows how SME financial due diligence helps buyers protect ROI and avoid costly post-close surprises.

Learn how experienced buyers approach SME business valuation beyond headline EBITDA multiples. This guide from Archimax reveals common traps, normalization tactics, and regional quirks that impact deal value—helping you avoid overpaying and stay grounded in real cash flow fundamentals.

This guide outlines how to draft a Letter of Intent (LOI) for buying a founder-owned business. It explains essential deal terms, what is binding versus non-binding, and how to avoid the mistakes that cause SME acquisitions to collapse. It also compares LOI practices across the UK, US, and Europe, and includes a complete LOI checklist tailored to small-cap buyers.