Hi there!
I'm Sam Batran
Backed by investors, I am in the market to buy only one great business in All-Ireland to manage, grow, and ensure the continuation of your legacy
With capital ready to deploy, we are seeking to acquire one company, and we aim to protect your team
In partnership with a group of investors, I established Forás Capital as an investment vehicle. Our sole objective is to identify, acquire and scale up only one well-established business on the isle of Ireland. Post-acquisition, I will assume a full-time role as CEO, and my backers will be actively involved on the board.
We are the ideal buyers, if you are a business owner considering a transition, retirement, or an exit, while seeking continuity in your business and legacy after you leave. We aim to be your successors in business, while you seek your next chapter and adventure in life.
Our long-term horizon ensures that the company stays true to its mission. We aim to invest in the business, and take care of the team, suppliers, and customers.
If you are thinking about selling your business, I am eager to connect.
Sam Batran
Entrepreneur & Managing Director Forás Capital
Our Competitive Edge
Our objective is to build on your legacy, enhance the team, and keep the business growing on the long term
Full Acquisition
Taking Over Daily Operation
Flexible & Speedy Process
We aim to fully acquire the business in a straightforward transaction allowing the current owner(s) to move on
Flexible & Speedy Process
Taking Over Daily Operation
Flexible & Speedy Process
With our capital ready and flexible terms, we offer an expedited process and customized deal structure
Taking Over Daily Operation
Taking Over Daily Operation
Deep Capabilities & Expertise
We come in with a full time CEO & active board, rolling-up our sleeves, and taking an hands-on approach
Deep Capabilities & Expertise
Deep Capabilities & Expertise
Deep Capabilities & Expertise
We bring in a wealth of experience in leading, operating and scaling up companies
Long-Term Horizon
Deep Capabilities & Expertise
Long-Term Horizon
Our objective is long-term value creation by implementing financial efficiencies, operational excellence and, growth plan
Human Centric
Deep Capabilities & Expertise
Long-Term Horizon
"Culture eats strategy for breakfast," and our plan is to enhance it by empowering the people
We are different from other buyers
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Objective
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- Acquire one companyandentrepreneur personally managethe company
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- Acquire multiple companies, hedgerisk and maximize balance sheet
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- Acquire cash flow, market shareand consolidate operation
Seller’s Transition
- Flexible and very little strings attached
- Stay on to manage for the investment horizon or transition period
- Stay on to integrate into the newparent company
Deal Terms
- Flexible and tailored to seller's needs
- Complex and strict to meet fund's requirements
- Least flexible; tailored to the need of parent company & usually has delayed payout
Deal Funding
- Long term and patient investors
- Institutional money with rigid investment criteria
- Funds tied to acquiring cash flows and market share
Impact on Employees & Suppliers
- Taken care of and will be part ofcompany's future success
- Likely at risk for restructuring aspart of financial engineering
- Most likely at risk due to integration and synergy
Impact on culture& Legacy
- Culture and legacy maintained and grown
- Financial engineering becomes apriority
- New corporate office with a new culture and set on how they do things
Our Investment Focus
We are looking to acquire an existing and successful business (in full or a substantial majority) on the isle of Ireland
Financial Criteria
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- 3+ years of profitability
- Minimum € or £1M in EBITDA
- Healthy margins (minimum ~15%)
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- Limited capital expenditure to grow
- Recurring revenues (not less than ~50%)
- Diversified client base
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- Motivated seller
- Willing to sell 90-100% of the business
- Seeking a simple exit without any strings attached
The Process
We offer a flexible and personalized process that aims to have a win-win outcome for all the stakeholders
Step 1: Initial Conversation
- Introductory meeting to get to know each other
- To learn more about the business and its current ownership situation and structure
- To share the background of Sam Batran and his backers.
- If both stakeholders are happy to proceed, Fords Capital is willing to sign an NDA to confidentially receive information.
Step 2: High Level Analysis
- To preliminary understand the business based on data shared
- To discuss growth drivers, market dynamics and sector
- To go over the status of the team, suppliers and key customers
Step 3: Agreement on Price and high level terms
- To sign an LOI (letter of Intent)
- To clarify valuation of the business
- To agree on timeline to complete transaction and transition period
Step 4: Due Diligence
- To complete a Due Diligence exercise, typically — but not limited to — financial and legal
- To gain a deep understanding on the status of the business
- To build a detailed business plan on the way forward
Step 5: Deal Closure
- To sign the required documentation
- To transfer the ownership of the business as the agreed structure
- To release the funds to the sellers
If you are thinking of selling your business, please get in
✔️ We can offer a simple all-cash exit
✔️ We are a flexible buyer
✔️ We are committed to one deal only
❌ No gotcha terms
❌ No brutal negotiations
❌ No arrogant attitude
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