M&A Insights for High-Growth Founders

What will the event cover?

We’ll explore the M&A journey through the eyes of a founder who’s successfully exited, alongside industry experts who understand what buyers are really looking for.

You’ll hear from:

Geraint Rowe – Partner at Gambit Corporate Finance LLP, with over 30 years’ experience in mid-market M&A and investment banking, specialising in creating, enhancing, and realising shareholder value.

James Skade – Investor at BGF, responsible for originating and overseeing investments across the South West and South Wales, having deployed over £100m across 15+ equity investments.

Jay Ball – CEO of Flotek Group, a serial entrepreneur who successfully exited his first company before founding Flotek, which has since completed 14 strategic acquisitions and grown into a 125-strong tech group supporting over 2,000 customers.

Tobias Sommer – Head of Mid-Market M&A EMEA, with 18+ years of investment banking experience and a track record of over 60 M&A transactions, previously at HSBC, Investec, and Morgan Stanley.

Who is the event for?

This session is tailored for founders and business owners planning to sell their company within the next 2–3 years.

It’s designed to help you:

• Understand what buyers and investors are really looking for
• Learn from experienced M&A professionals and a founder who’s been through the journey
• Gain actionable insights to prepare for your next chapter
• Build valuable connections with advisors, investors, and peers in the M&A space