Macclesfield-based MSP Focus Managed IT Services has made its first acquisition, purchasing Core Office IT Services, based in Devon.

Focus engaged Venture Corporate Finance under the terms of a Strategic Buyers Programme, designed to identify and acquire appropriate micro-MSP targets in support of its organic growth plan. Venture Corporate Finance identified Core Office IT Services and acted for its departing shareholders, with the business selected for its suitability in terms of size, culture, product suite, and niche local presence.

The transaction gives the shareholders of Focus the opportunity to perfect the integration of their first small bolt-on acquisition, improve overall business value, and establish a platform from which to pursue further acquisition opportunities in the future.

Venture Corporate Finance: MSP & Technology M&A Expertise

This acquisition is the latest in a series of successful transactions Venture Corporate Finance has completed within the managed IT services and broader technology sector. Our specialism means we understand the dynamics of the MSP market — including the specific factors that drive value in managed services businesses, the buyers who are actively acquiring, and the strategic positioning required to achieve the best possible outcomes for all parties.

We maintain relationships with strategic acquirers, private equity firms, and investor-backed platforms across the UK and European technology market. This network enables us to connect businesses with buyers and investors whose strategic objectives align with seller and buyer priorities — delivering outcomes that other advisors cannot replicate.

Our Strategic Buyers Programme is designed specifically for MSPs looking to grow through acquisition. We identify, approach, and act for the shareholders of suitable micro-MSP targets, ensuring that transactions are structured to deliver value, cultural alignment, and long-term stability for clients and staff alike.

Considering a Sale, Acquisition, or Growth Strategy?

Whether you are a shareholder in a managed IT services business exploring your exit options, or an MSP owner looking to pursue a buy-and-build growth strategy, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your situation. Our team can provide the insight and guidance you need — at whatever stage you find yourself.

When you work with Venture Corporate Finance, you work with a team that is fully aligned with your success:

• No retainers — we don’t charge ongoing fees to keep you on our books
• Zero upfront fees — you pay nothing until we deliver
• No forever tie-ins — no lengthy lock-in periods that trap you in an unproductive relationship
• No conflict of interest — we act solely in your interests, not as intermediaries playing both sides

This model reflects our conviction that advisory fees should be earned through results. It is why business owners trust us to guide them through the most significant transaction of their professional lives.

Contact Venture Corporate Finance today to arrange a confidential discussion about your business and your objectives.