AIX Holdings — Micro Private Equity

Partnering with essential
businesses. Driving
lasting performance.

We acquire and build market-leading businesses in fire safety, HVAC, facilities management and commercial cleaning — the services that keep the world running.

Our Investment Thesis Explore Portfolio
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Core Verticals
£30M+
Target AUM
B2B
Recurring Revenue
£5M+
Target ARR
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Who We Are

A focused operator in essential business services

AIX Holdings is a micro private equity platform specialising in the acquisition and operational development of essential service businesses across the United Kingdom. We target founder-led companies with strong recurring revenue, loyal client bases, and significant potential for professionalisation.

We are hands-on partners — not passive investors. Our team embeds alongside management to drive sustainable performance improvement through operational rigour, technology adoption, and strategic growth.

Buy & Build
Platform acquisitions with add-on consolidation in each vertical
Operational Focus
Hands-on value creation from day one post-acquisition
Recurring Revenue
Contracted, repeat income streams with pricing power
UK SME Market
Underserved segment with deep deal flow & limited competition

Portfolio Sectors

Four essential verticals.
One integrated platform.

We focus exclusively on sectors defined by recurring demand, regulatory necessity, and resilience through economic cycles.

Fire safety inspection
01 — Fire Safety

Fire Safety & Compliance

Fire risk assessments, suppression system installation, extinguisher servicing, and mandatory compliance certification for commercial premises.

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HVAC technician
02 — HVAC

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Commercial HVAC installation, planned preventive maintenance, emergency repair, and energy efficiency optimisation for commercial estates.

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Facilities management
03 — Facilities Management

Facilities Management

Total FM solutions covering hard and soft services — maintenance, fabric upkeep, statutory compliance and reactive works for multi-site occupiers.

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Commercial cleaning
04 — Commercial Cleaning

Commercial Cleaning

Daily contract cleaning, deep clean programmes, specialist hygiene services, and industrial cleaning for offices, healthcare, retail and logistics.

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How We Work

Disciplined acquisition.
Systematic value creation.

01

Proprietary Origination

We source deals through a curated network of intermediaries, trade bodies and direct outreach — targeting founder-led businesses that are not widely marketed, ensuring we acquire at fair valuations.

02

Deep Diligence

Operational, financial, and commercial diligence led by practitioners with direct sector experience. We understand what good looks like — and can identify it quickly when we see it.

03

100-Day Value Plan

Every acquisition begins with a structured 100-day programme targeting quick wins in revenue, margin, and systems. We bring clarity, accountability and pace from day one.

04

Technology & Systems

We standardise operations across the portfolio — deploying field service management software, CRM, and reporting dashboards that give management real-time visibility and control.

05

Management Partnership

We retain and incentivise strong management teams with meaningful equity participation. We back people as much as businesses — their knowledge is a core part of the asset.

06

Buy & Build

Platform acquisitions form the foundation for add-on consolidation within each vertical — building geographic coverage, service breadth, and market leadership position.

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Essential services are the backbone of every functioning business and community. We exist to ensure the best operators in these sectors have the capital, structure and support to realise their full potential.

Workers in the field

Investment Thesis

Why essential
business services

The UK essential services market is vast, fragmented, and largely composed of owner-managed businesses with limited access to institutional capital. This creates a compelling opportunity for a disciplined consolidator.

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Get In Touch

Let's explore what's possible together

Whether you are a business owner considering your exit, an intermediary with a mandate, or an investor looking to co-invest alongside us — we welcome a conversation.

Email
glenn.sim@aixholdings.co.uk
Phone
+44 7367 920 320
Location
London, United Kingdom