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Buying strong

businesses from

ready sellers.

How do we buy businesses?

We buy businesses using creative deal structuring, aligned capital partners, and exceptional operators — turning strong companies into lasting successes. Whether the deal is off-market or on-market, AIM is your principal-led partner for high-quality acquisitions. We work with sellers who are ready to move on, investors who want attractive opportunities, and operators ready to lead.

Off-Market & On-Market Focus

We uncover unique opportunities others miss — both privately sourced and publicly listed.

Aligned Capital

We invest directly and partner with serious capital allocators to fund acquisitions.

Creative Deal Structuring

From clean exits to earn-outs and succession plans, we build deals that work for sellers and investors.

Operator Matching

We place the right talent to scale and sustain acquired businesses.

Past & Present holdings

Hear From the Founders, Investors, and Operators We’ve Partnered With

The companies we typically go for

Recurring Revenue Champions

STABILITY & SCALABILITY
Businesses with predictable, repeat income streams — the kind that create dependable cash flow and long-term resilience.

Category Leaders in Niche Markets

OWNING THE SPACE
Companies with dominant market positions in specialised industries, backed by a sizeable total addressable market (TAM) for continued growth.

Hidden
Gems

UNDERESTIMATED, OVERLOOKED

High-quality businesses flying under the radar — undervalued, under-marketed, or under-managed, yet rich in potential.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Eric is a digital dealmaker and business builder with 10+ years of experience buying, growing, and selling companies. He has self-funded and completed multiple profitable transactions and has also brokered and advised on numerous deals, giving him a practical understanding of what makes a transaction work for both sellers and investors. Eric focuses on finding high-quality businesses—whether off-market or on the open market—then structuring creative deals and partnering with strong operators to unlock long-term value.

Eric Opoku-Afriyie
Founder & Deal Lead

15+ years of experience in financial control and FP&A, with leadership roles at Warner Music, Discovery, and Kaplan. Currently Director of Finance at a leading influencer marketing firm, Charmaine brings deep expertise in financial strategy, M&A, and scaling businesses with strong internal controls and data-driven systems. MBA from Imperial College London.

Charmaine Opoku-Afriyie
Director of Finance & Strategy