For owners of established UK businesses
The business you built deserves a considered next chapter.
Curbridge Partners speaks confidentially with founders who are thinking about investment, succession or a sale. We help you understand your options and, where it makes sense, introduce you to the right long-term partner.
Arrange a confidential conversationWhat we offer
Options that fit where you are, not where a buyer wants you to be.
How it works
A simple, private process with no obligation.
Introductory call
A 10 to 15 minute confidential conversation online, at a time that suits you.
Confidentiality first
Before any detail about your business is shared, everyone signs a non-disclosure agreement.
Explore the options
We talk through what you want for yourself, your team and the business, and what each route could look like.
You decide
If there is a fit, we make an introduction. If not, the conversation ends there and stays private.
Who we work with
Backed by a long-term operating partner.
Curbridge Partners works alongside Smarter Capital, a UK investment group that acquires and scales founder-led businesses.
Smarter Capital takes an operational approach rather than a purely financial one, working with management to build on what founders have already achieved.
About
Liam Perry
Founder, Curbridge Partners
I'm Liam, founder of Curbridge Partners. I've spent 30 years in operations, delivering for blue chip clients, so I understand what it takes to run and grow a business day to day. Today I focus on connecting owners of established, founder-led UK businesses with Smarter Capital, an investment group that acquires and scales businesses through hands-on operational support rather than just financial backing. Whether you're weighing a minority investment, a majority sale or a full exit, my role is to make that first conversation simple, discreet and worthwhile.
How I work
Every conversation starts confidentially, under NDA, and moves at your pace, with no pressure and no obligation. I listen first to understand what you want for yourself, your team and the business, then help you explore whether a partnership makes sense.
Contact
Start with a private conversation.
Every enquiry is treated in confidence. Get in touch by email or phone and we will arrange a short call at a time that suits you.
Privacy notice
How we use your information
Who we are
Curbridge Partners Ltd (company no. 17504705) is the data controller for the personal information described here. Contact us at liam@curbridgepartners.co.uk.
What we hold
Business contact details such as your name, role, company, business email address and phone number, and notes of our conversations with you.
Where it comes from
Public sources such as Companies House and company websites, business data providers, and what you tell us directly.
Why we use it
To contact owners of established businesses about investment, succession or sale. We rely on our legitimate interests in doing so, and we only use business contact details.
Who we share it with
If you agree to an introduction, we share relevant details with Smarter Capital under a confidentiality agreement. We never sell your information.
How long we keep it
Only as long as it is useful for the purposes above, and no longer than 24 months after our last contact unless we are working together.
Your rights
You can ask to see, correct or delete your information, or object to us contacting you, at any time. Reply “unsubscribe” to any email and we will stop.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your information, please tell us. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.