Operational Engagement for Long-Term Value Creation

At Eagle & Spear, we go beyond investment — we build. Our private equity-style model is designed for small to mid-sized businesses where ownership, leadership, and operations need aligning for significant value growth.

We don’t just sit on the board. We roll up our sleeves.

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What We Offer

• Minority or Joint Investment We contribute capital, typically as a strategic minority or co-investor.

• Operational Involvement We provide hands-on support across strategy, governance, restructuring, and delivery.

• Exit Planning & Uplift We specialise in preparing for value uplift through EBITDA improvement, multiple enhancement, succession planning, and MBO or trade sale readiness.

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Typical Engagement Model

Investment: £50k–£250k
Role: NED / Chair / Operational Partner
Term: 12–36 months
Ownership: Strategic minority (5–30%) or co-investment
Uplift Strategy: EBITDA/multiple improvement
Exit Options: Trade sale, MBO, refinancing, share buyback

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Ideal Scenarios

- Founder approaching exit or succession
- Business growth has plateaued
- Operations are inefficient or informal
- Trade sale or MBO expected within 12–24 months
- Investors seeking operational delivery and value improvement

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Our Role

We’re not a fund. We’re not a consultant. We’re embedded operators who:
- Understand P&L management and capital value
- Support founders to reduce risk and release value
- Create readiness for external buyers
- Protect value through governance and continuity

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Why Eagle & Spear?

Gary Lester built and sold his own business into Mears Group, became MD of Mears South, led Morgan Sindall Property Services, and now chairs Betacove, PCS UK, and Rosebud Preserves. Eagle & Spear brings this real-world leadership into select value-creation partnerships.

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Let’s Have a Quiet Conversation

If you’re approaching an exit or managing a plateauing business with potential — we’re here to help unlock value calmly, professionally, and with purpose.