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Vertical Integration
Strategic acquisitions that strengthen the supply chain and market position of the businesses we own.
Active UK Business Buyer
We Acquire UK Businesses Directly from Owners
Flockstone acquires owner-managed businesses across the UK — electrical wholesalers, trade suppliers, lighting companies, distributors and ecommerce businesses. We are a direct buyer, not a broker.
✓ We buy directly — no brokers✓ Off-market & confidential✓ Owners can exit fully or stay involved✓ Long-term ownership philosophy
Our Approach
We specialise in strategic acquisitions that create lasting value through carefully planned integration.
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Horizontal Integration
Combining complementary businesses to expand reach, share infrastructure, and create lasting value.
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Sector Focus
Deep expertise in electrical, lighting, trade supply, distribution and ecommerce — sectors we genuinely understand.
Sectors We Acquire
Trade-related, product-led businesses where we can add long-term value as owners.
Electrical Wholesale
We acquire electrical wholesale businesses with £250k–£10m+ turnover, supplying contractors, electricians, or builders. Businesses may be single-branch or multi-site. We consider businesses at various stages — including those needing investment for the next phase of growth.
Learn more →Electrical Retail
We acquire electrical retail businesses and electrical shops with established trading history, retail or ecommerce presence, and revenues from £300k upwards. We consider both single-store and multi-location businesses, as well as those with strong online sales channels.
Learn more →Lighting
We acquire specialist lighting retailers, lighting wholesalers, lighting ecommerce businesses, and multi-channel lighting companies. Revenues from £300k+. Businesses serving consumers, interior designers, contractors, or commercial clients.
Learn more →Trade Supply
We acquire trade supply businesses with £250k–£10m+ turnover, serving the B2B sector. This includes businesses supplying electrical, plumbing, HVAC, hardware, fixings, or any specialist trade category to commercial accounts.
Learn more →Ecommerce
We acquire ecommerce businesses with revenues from £300k+, focused on physical products — particularly in electrical, lighting, trade, home improvement, or specialist consumer categories. We consider pure-play ecommerce and multi-channel businesses with both online and offline elements.
Learn more →Distribution
We acquire distribution businesses with £250k–£10m+ turnover, operating as specialist wholesalers, category distributors, or logistics-led businesses. We consider businesses in electrical, lighting, hardware, fixings, building products, and related trade sectors.
Learn more →For Investors
We work exclusively with select investors who share our philosophy of disciplined, long-term value creation.
- Curated investment opportunities
- Rigorous due diligence
- Strategic value creation
Selling Your Business
A direct, confidential conversation with a serious buyer — no brokers, no public listings, no pressure.
- Confidential process
- Flexible deal structures
- End-to-end support
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