On a mission to
unlocking value in Europe's small businesses.
2024
Launched in 2024, Montbridge has just started to build out its technology.
“Montbridge was created to solve small business succession and to employ the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.”
James Coltman, Founder & CEO
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Our mission to acquire over 1,000 small businesses over the next 10 years across Europe.
Our Story
In 2024, we founded Montbridge to solve a quietly urgent crisis: what happens when the backbone of Europe's economy, its small business owners, retire with no one ready to take over? We didn't come from private equity. We didn't want to flip companies or building another sourcing tool. We set out to build something bolder: a technology-enabled platform that steps in at a life-changing moment of ownership succession and brings new life to legacy businesses.
The idea was born from a shared frustration: too many great companies disappearing because succession was too messy, too slow, or too overlooked. We knew there had to be a better way. So we built one. Pairing an AI-native acquisition engine with something no algorithm can replace: entrepreneurial talent.
We don't just acquire businesses. We give them a future, powered by people, scaled by tech, and grounded in operational depth.
Our Values
Integrity
Integrity is the cornerstone of our identity as a business. We operate with honesty, transparency, and a commitment to doing what is right.
Reliability
We believe that consistency is a key driver of high performance. Reliability means doing what we say we will do, meeting our commitments, and delivering on our promises.
Collaboration
The best solutions come from diverse perspectives and open dialogue. We listen actively and seek to understand before we act.
Passion
We love what we do. Passion is a critical ingredient in success. Our people are energised by the opportunity to work alongside ambitious entrepreneurs and help build exceptional businesses.
Commitment
to Excellence
Excellence is not a destination. It is a way of working. We hold ourselves to high standards in everything we do. We are never satisfied with the status quo.
“Montbridge is a place where values drive what we do every single day. We ask ourselves: are we doing what we said we'll do?”
Jim Turley, Chief Growth Officer
