Confidential from day one
Buyers sign NDAs before seeing anything. Your identity stays protected until you approve each step.
Confidential valuation
Director-led, confidential M&A advisory for UK business owners, from first valuation to completion.
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Why owners choose Starling
Buyers sign NDAs before seeing anything. Your identity stays protected until you approve each step.
Proven reach across the UK mid-market creates competitive tension for your business, and a stronger final deal.
Starling360™ covers finance and legal coordination, so there are no surprise professional fees at completion.
Google reviews
4.9 · 50+ verified Google reviews
I recently had the pleasure of selling my business with Starling. James and Sam are amazing people to work with. James explained every step of the process in a very understandable way and personally attended first initial meetings.
Starling Corporate recently assisted us in the sale of our e-commerce business, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. Their team was incredibly professional, deeply experienced, and consistently proactive throughout the entire process.
I went into the process of selling my relatively small picture framing business in Malvern with no idea of how best to do it. James and the team guided us through every step with clarity and patience.
Director-led from start to finish
Every sale is led by an experienced deal leader, not passed between teams. We research, market, negotiate and coordinate legal and finance through to completion. Starling360™ is our all-in engagement: valuation, marketing, negotiation and the legal and financial work of completion, handled by one team.
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How it works
Most transactions complete in six to twelve months. We'll give you an honest timeline in your initial valuation conversation.
A confidential conversation about your business, your goals and what a good outcome looks like for you.
A bespoke prospectus and information memorandum that present your company at its best.
Targeted buyer outreach using proven marketing and data, in confidence and at scale.
Due diligence and negotiation through to completion, with you informed at every stage.
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Share a few details and a deal leader will be in touch within one working day. No obligation, no pressure.
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