ACCELYA MIDCO LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
08948641 · ltd · incorporated 2014-03-19
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 71-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 71). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
10 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 10.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 10.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (59/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
10 charges (10/10 with lender, 10/10 with type)
90
Directors & officers
8 officers (2 active, 8 linked, 8 with DOB)
90
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
7 connected companies via shared directors
66
Filing history
115 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
5
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
6
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (54 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2026-05-02📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2026-05-02📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2026-05-02📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2026-01-26📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-01-23🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Deutsche Bank Ag New York Branch, as Collateral Agent
- 2025-10-06📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-10-06📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-10-06📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-10-06🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2025-10-06🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2025-10-03🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Deutsche Bank Ag New York Branch as Collateral Agent
- 2025-03-14📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-12-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-12-22📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-12-22📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-12-22📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-04-12📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-04-10🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited, as Collateral Agent
- 2024-02-02📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-02-01📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-01-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-20📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-01-20📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-03-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-03-20📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2022-04-25➕DAVIDSON, James Karr appointeddirector
- 2022-04-25➖BOULTON, Susan Gillian resigneddirector
- 2021-12-30➖FOUNTAIN-JOHNSTON, John Eric resigneddirector
- 2020-06-10🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2020-06-10🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2020-06-10🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2020-06-10🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2020-05-29🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited, as Collateral Agent
- 2018-06-26🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Pjsc
- 2017-11-30➕HURTADO CARRASCO, Jose Maria appointeddirector
- 2017-11-30➕BOULTON, Susan Gillian appointeddirector
- 2017-11-30➕FOUNTAIN-JOHNSTON, John Eric appointeddirector
- 2017-11-30➖REIS, David Vincent resigneddirector
- 2017-11-30➖SARMA, Adarsh Kumar resigneddirector
- 2017-08-29🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2017-08-29🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2017-06-09🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Unicredit Bank Ag, London Branch
- 2017-06-09🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Unicredit Bank Ag, London Branch
- 2017-03-17➖BEGG, Simon William resigneddirector
- 2017-03-17➖FOWINKEL, Max resigneddirector
- 2017-03-17➕REIS, David Vincent appointeddirector
- 2017-03-17➕SARMA, Adarsh Kumar appointeddirector
- 2017-03-17🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Unicredit Bank Ag, London Branch
- 2016-03-31🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties (as Defined in the Instrument))
Showing most recent 50 of 54 events
Owner dependency
73/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 71 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
66/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 71 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Accelya Global Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Accelya Global Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ACCELYA MIDCO LIMITED
This company · 08948641
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Accelya Global Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 30/06/2021 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Accelya Finco Limitedceased 30/06/2021· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2014-03-19
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
Acre House
11/15 William Road
London
NW1 3ER
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-03-31
Last made up to: 2025-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-28
Last: 2026-03-14
Officers (2 active · 6 resigned)
DAVIDSON, James Karr→
Activedirector · ~71y · appointed 2022-04-25
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HURTADO CARRASCO, Jose Maria→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2017-11-30
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BEGG, Simon William→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2014-03-19 · resigned 2017-03-17
BOULTON, Susan Gillian→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2017-11-30 · resigned 2022-04-25
FOUNTAIN-JOHNSTON, John Eric→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2017-11-30 · resigned 2021-12-30
FOWINKEL, Max→
Resigneddirector · ~46y · appointed 2014-03-19 · resigned 2017-03-17
REIS, David Vincent→
Resigneddirector · ~47y · appointed 2017-03-17 · resigned 2017-11-30
SARMA, Adarsh Kumar→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2017-03-17 · resigned 2017-11-30
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Mortgages & charges
10
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:10 of 10 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Deutsche Bank Ag New York Branch, as Collateral Agent | A registered charge | — | 23/01/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Deutsche Bank Ag New York Branch as Collateral Agent | A registered charge | — | 03/10/2025 | — | |
| satisfied | Glas Trust Corporation , as Collateral Agent Glas Trust Corporation Limited, as Collateral Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 10/04/2024 | 06/10/2025 | |
| satisfied | Glas Trust Corporation , as Collateral Agent Glas Trust Corporation Limited, as Collateral Agent | A registered charge | — | 29/05/2020 | 06/10/2025 | |
| satisfied | Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Pjsc | A registered charge | — | 26/06/2018 | 10/06/2020 | |
| satisfied | Unicredit Bank Ag, London Branch | A registered charge | — | 09/06/2017 | 10/06/2020 | |
| satisfied | Unicredit Bank Ag, London Branch | A registered charge | — | 09/06/2017 | 10/06/2020 | |
| satisfied | Unicredit Bank Ag, London Branch | A registered charge | — | 17/03/2017 | 10/06/2020 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties (as Defined in the Instrument)) | A registered charge | — | 31/03/2016 | 29/08/2017 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties (as Defined in the Instrument)) | A registered charge | — | 31/03/2016 | 29/08/2017 |
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Recent filings (115 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2026-05-02
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2026-05-02
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-05-02
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-05-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-18
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-01-26
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-10-06
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-10-06
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-10-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-24
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-03-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-12-22
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-12-22
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-12-22
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-12-22