HVAC acquisitions across the UK
An engineer ready to take your business forward
François Badinier
With 18 years’ experience in heat pumps, heat networks and data centres, I’m looking to acquire established businesses and lead them for the long term.
About me
A buyer who speaks your language
- Long-term ownership
- Strategic leadership
- Technical credibility
- Your team stays
- Your customers are looked after
- Your legacy carries on
Most buyers come from finance.
I come from engineering.
That means I understand your business from the inside:
the projects, the people and the reputation you’ve built.
Based in Rennes, France, I’ve worked in the UK market for most of my career, and I’m supported by an experienced network of M&A specialists through every stage of a transaction.
Acquisition criteria
What I look for in a business
Well-run businesses with a loyal customer base, a capable team and room to grow.
Heat pumps, A/C and refrigeration
Air and ground source heat pumps, air conditioning and refrigeration, across domestic, commercial and industrial markets.
Controls
Building management systems and industrial automation.
Established and profitable
A trading history of several years and consistent profitability, with EBITDA of £200k+ a year.
Recurring revenue
Contracted or reliably repeating service work that renews year after year.
A team that stays
Managers in place or ready to step up, with engineers and office staff keen to take on more.
UK-wide, South preferred
Ideally based in London or the South of England. Strong businesses elsewhere in the UK, with a management team in place, are very welcome.
Every business is different. If yours doesn’t tick every box, I’d still welcome a confidential conversation.
Why sell to me
A considered home for the business you built
Selling your business is a once-in-a-lifetime decision. I aim to make it a straightforward and respectful one.
Technical understanding
I understand your work and can support your engineers with training, complex commissioning and troubleshooting.
Your people protected
Your team is the business. I want them to stay and grow with it.
Growing markets
Decarbonisation is driving demand for heat pumps and smart controls, while hotter summers and data centres are driving demand for cooling. I know these markets well.
Flexible terms
A deal and a handover period shaped around your goals and timing.
Quick, clear decisions
You deal with me directly, so you get straight answers, fast.
Confidential throughout
Your staff and customers only find out when you decide.
The process
Four clear, confidential steps
From first conversation to completion, you’ll know where you stand at every stage.
- 01
First conversation
A relaxed, confidential video call about your business, your goals and your timing.
- 02
NDA and review
Under a non-disclosure agreement, I review key information to assess fit and value.
- 03
Offer and due diligence
A clear written offer, then a focused due diligence with minimal disruption to your business.
- 04
Completion and handover
We complete the sale and agree a handover that works for you, your team and your customers.
Contact
Let’s start the conversation
If you’re considering selling your business, or advising someone who is, I’d welcome a confidential discussion.
All enquiries are treated in strict confidence and never shared with third parties.