Highly Specialised and Relocatable Market Development Business
£75,000
£48,567
£10,000
Overview
Relocatable
1995
- Excellent Reputation
- Huge Growth Potential
- Low Overheads
This well-established and highly specialised market development business has been a trusted partner for clients seeking international business opportunities for nearly 30 years. The company focuses on opportunities funded by International Financial Institutions (IFIs) such as the World Bank, Regional Development Banks, and the Green Climate Fund.
The business provides tailored insights across multiple sectors, helping clients secure contracts and expand into international markets. With a proprietary database of funding opportunities, project documents, and procurement notices, it serves multinational corporations, universities, and medium-sized enterprises.
A key example of the opportunities supported by this consultancy is the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) initiative, in partnership with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Since 2008, this collaboration has integrated Earth Observation (EO) into development operations, leveraging over $100 million in funding and earning the business over £600,000 in fees.
Initially focused on small-scale pilot projects, the initiative expanded in 2016 to regional-scale activities, blending space-sector funding with development finance to address global challenges. The company positions clients to excel in similar high-value initiatives with critical insights and strategies.
The business averaged £100,000 in annual turnover between 1995 and 2000. After downsizing following the 2008 financial crisis, it has continued to operate profitably, generating £45,000 annually under single-owner management. With investment, it has strong potential to return to pre-crisis turnover levels by tapping into growing international development opportunities.
The current owners are committed to a smooth transition, assisting with the transfer of the proprietary database and offering their expertise in the aid business market. Buyers would also benefit from retaining the principal consultant’s services for a limited period to ensure continuity.
Operating from a fully relocatable home office, this is an outstanding opportunity for a consultant, entrepreneur, or market development firm to acquire a respected business with a proven track record, access to global funding opportunities, and significant growth potential in the international development sector.
This business provides invaluable services to multinational corporations, research organisations, and universities by tracking and analysing procurement opportunities funded by IFIs and global climate initiatives.
Specialising in offering insights into projects and technical assistance from inception to post-completion, it leverages a comprehensive database of market development information, including country and regional strategy papers, project identification documents, procurement notices, and contracts.
The business also maintains detailed contact information for IFI officers. These core assets, along with in-depth industry expertise, have been key to the company’s success.
Managed by a single co-owner, the business operates efficiently with minimal overhead, focusing on one major client at a time and remaining profitable.
This business is highly scalable, with significant opportunities for expansion across multiple fronts.
Targeted marketing and outreach efforts could unlock new clients in sectors such as renewable energy, healthcare, and engineering, tapping into a wide range of industries that benefit from IFI-funded projects.
Developing partnerships with other consultancies or expanding operations into new geographic regions could further broaden the client base and enhance growth.
The business’s extensive assets provide a robust foundation for scaling operations. Leveraging these resources with a dedicated marketing strategy could enable the business to return to its previous turnover levels or exceed them.
Additionally, employing new staff or transitioning to a consultancy model could allow the business to handle multiple clients simultaneously.
Features
Key Information
- Core Clients: 1
Online Presence
Location
- Home Based
- Limited Competition