Sectors

Gambit brings a specialised sector focus that supports in-depth understanding of trends, recent innovations, and fluctuating regulations impacting our clients businesses.

Fostering a culture of real-time collaboration across the firm, Gambit through its CFI network organises itself into 16 international sector teams. These sector teams combine deep industry expertise with a global perspective that can be vital in properly positioning a company towards a successful process. Continuous dialogue with strategic companies and private equity groups in these select sectors has given Gambit the ability to target and approach the most applicable buyers, sellers, or investors based on a client’s requirements. Gambit is wholly committed to understanding what makes our clients unique in order to unlock creative and powerful solutions.

Food & Beverage

The UK food and beverage industry employs over 13% of the total work force in the UK, from primary production and manufacturing through to retail and food service, is respected throughout the world and we believe it underpins significant opportunities for M&A activity.

Business Services

Companies are increasingly outsourcing key business processes to service providers who, with access to scale and technology, can provide services on a more efficient and cost-effective basis.

Software & IT Services

Successful technology companies are focused on innovation and delivery, and the sector continues to provide a clear opportunity for M&A activity in the UK and globally, from both corporate acquirers and private equity investors.

Financial Services

The financial services sector is central to the UK’s economy but an increase in regulation is causing some smaller companies and owner-managed businesses to seek an exit to avoid the additional cost and time associated with a growing compliance burden.

Leisure

The leisure industry in the UK is diverse, incorporating an array of goods and services for peoples’ enjoyment and entertainment.

Manufacturing & Industrial

The manufacturing and industrial sector has long been viewed as of central importance to the UK economy, with UK manufacturers differentiating more recently by having “value add” and “niche” activities.

Cleantech & Renewable Energy

Cleantech describes knowledge-based products or services that improve operational performance, productivity, or efficiency while reducing costs, inputs, energy consumption, waste, or pollution.

Healthcare & Medical

Healthcare is a large and growing market driven by demographic changes and advances in medical knowledge and technology.