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US Private Equity Partners

We connect sought-after US PE investment into the most exciting UK and European deals and sectors, and provide validated buyers for their UK holdings.

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LAVA is an independent, mid-market M&A advisor dedicated to keeping the people at the heart of the process. We connect exciting, entrepreneurial companies with the buyers or investors who can give them the support they need to succeed.

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LAVA launches first, fully integrated US office as international expansion begins

Welcome to LAVA NY

At LAVA, we don't do half measures, which is why we've gone all-in to launch a fully owned and integrated US entity, creating one of the only fully independent and international mid-market firms in the world. 

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At LAVA, it's personal.

Whether you’re a business owner looking to retire or fund your next phase of growth, or an investor seeking the best routes to deploy capital in the UK, LAVA’s diverse, technical skillset and bespoke approach mean there’s always someone who can help.

Our fully integrated US team ensures we’re perfectly positioned to connect the right investors with the most promising companies, ensuring US and UK Private Equity get access to the very best the UK business scene has to offer, and business owners get exactly what they need to succeed.

We’re 100% employee owned, so we understand what matters the most to business owners and their teams, and we don’t stop until we’ve delivered the perfect deal, no matter the priorities.

The LAVA approach really enhanced the way we see M&A, even as experienced professionals. They provided us with the broadest possible range of options and delivered a deal that was everything we hoped for and more, giving us the confidence that we’d achieved the best result for the future of Elemental and our people.

Nick Lindsay Managing Director, Elemental

LAVA achieved a fantastic result, unlocking significant value for shareholders while protecting what makes Camascope exceptional. Their ability to listen and learn to establish exactly what works best for everyone involved really sets them apart.

Keith Crider Shareholder, Camascope

We’re delighted with the result LAVA have achieved. The partnership with Improve will strengthen everything the College of Health has built to date, while also providing us with the support we need to really make the most of the exciting opportunities ahead. The LAVA team’s diligence and professionalism took a huge amount of the pressure off us, and they were a lot of fun to work with too!

Christina Cunliffe CEO & Principal, The College of Health

LAVA were fantastic throughout this process and we couldn’t be more satisfied with the partnership with Kinbrook. The complexity of the deal meant their professionalism, diligence and expertise were essential to a successful outcome, and they couldn’t have made our lives any easier.

Mark Neath CEO, Old Mill

LAVA truly understand our sector and the type of partner we need to grow; this meant they were able to bring the ideal solution to us. They helped us map out a future-focused partnership which has laid the foundation for a truly progressive and sustainable collaboration.

Andy Offer Joint CEO, 2Excel
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Get to know our fantastic M&A team in the UK and US.

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