Acquisition Assist
Business Coaches
Acquisition Assist
POB, Bedford
# Acquisition Assist
Acquisition Assist is a boutique investment banking service based in Bedford that specialises in helping SME entrepreneurs acquire profitable businesses. Founded by Martin Godfrey Legido, a chartered accountant and serial entrepreneur with over £50 million in successful acquisitions, the firm offers a refreshingly hands-on alternative to traditional acquisition advisory services.
The business serves ambitious SME owners and entrepreneurs who want to expand through acquisition but lack the expertise, confidence, or time to navigate the complex buying process alone. Their core promise is delivering results in 90 days through structured coaching and deal management support.
What sets Acquisition Assist apart is their combination of deep financial acumen, practical deal experience, and personalised mentoring. Rather than generic advisory services, Martin's team provides genuine hand-holding support from deal identification through negotiation and closure. Their approach emphasises ethical, win-win outcomes whilst maintaining firm negotiating positions when required.
The Private Partnership programme represents their flagship offering—a done-for-you service where clients specify their acquisition criteria and location, and the team curates tailored deal flow opportunities. This removes the frustration of chasing dead-end leads that plague many first-time business buyers.
With 30+ years collective SME acquisition experience, the team understands the specific challenges smaller business buyers face, providing guidance grounded in real-world knowledge rather than theoretical frameworks. They position themselves as trustworthy mentors rather than "gurus," appealing to pragmatic entrepreneurs seeking genuine expertise.
Acquisition Assist is a boutique investment banking service based in Bedford that specialises in helping SME entrepreneurs acquire profitable businesses. Founded by Martin Godfrey Legido, a chartered accountant and serial entrepreneur with over £50 million in successful acquisitions, the firm offers a refreshingly hands-on alternative to traditional acquisition advisory services.
The business serves ambitious SME owners and entrepreneurs who want to expand through acquisition but lack the expertise, confidence, or time to navigate the complex buying process alone. Their core promise is delivering results in 90 days through structured coaching and deal management support.
What sets Acquisition Assist apart is their combination of deep financial acumen, practical deal experience, and personalised mentoring. Rather than generic advisory services, Martin's team provides genuine hand-holding support from deal identification through negotiation and closure. Their approach emphasises ethical, win-win outcomes whilst maintaining firm negotiating positions when required.
The Private Partnership programme represents their flagship offering—a done-for-you service where clients specify their acquisition criteria and location, and the team curates tailored deal flow opportunities. This removes the frustration of chasing dead-end leads that plague many first-time business buyers.
With 30+ years collective SME acquisition experience, the team understands the specific challenges smaller business buyers face, providing guidance grounded in real-world knowledge rather than theoretical frameworks. They position themselves as trustworthy mentors rather than "gurus," appealing to pragmatic entrepreneurs seeking genuine expertise.
Services offered
Business acquisition advisoryDeal flow curationM&A mentoringFinancial strategy consultationDeal negotiation supportBusiness valuation guidancePrivate partnership programmeFree consultation sessions